Kenan Piric Neftci Scout Report
Kenan Piric
Quick Answer
Kenan Piric won the league title twice with Zrinjski Mostar in Bosnia and once with Maribor in Slovenia, then played in Greece and Turkey, before joining Neftci in 2025, a 1.92m Bosnia and Herzegovina international goalkeeper. His biggest strength is a proven title-winning and regular-playing record across multiple countries; the key watch point is sustaining performance consistency at 32.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Kenan Piric |
| Date of birth | 7 July 1994 |
| Age | 32 |
| Place of birth | Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Nationality | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Primary position | Goalkeeper |
| Shirt number | 13 |
| Current club | Neftci (2025 (transfer from Antalyaspor)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | Gradina | Bosnia and Herzegovina — 16 league appearances |
| 2014-2017 | Sloboda Tuzla | Bosnia and Herzegovina — 60 league appearances |
| 2016-2018 | Zrinjski Mostar | Bosnia and Herzegovina — 43 league appearances, two titles |
| 2018-2021 | Maribor | Slovenia — 46 league appearances, one title |
| 2021 | Atromitos | Greece — 11 appearances |
| 2022 | Goztepe | Turkey — 4 appearances |
| 2022-2024 | AEK Larnaca | Cyprus — 71 appearances |
| 2024-2025 | Antalyaspor | Turkey — 30 appearances |
| 2025-present | Neftci | Azerbaijan Premier League — 28 appearances |
Born in Tuzla, Piric won the league title with Zrinjski Mostar in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and with Maribor in the 2018-19 season in Slovenia. Over his career he played for Atromitos and AEK Larnaca in Greece and Cyprus, and Goztepe and Antalyaspor in Turkey. He joined Neftci in 2025, making 28 appearances at the club. He has 8 senior caps and 12 U21 caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina, making his senior debut on 31 January 2018 against Mexico.
Playing Style & Assessment
Piric offers a goalkeeper profile built on title-winning experience across multiple countries, standing out for reliability on the line and big-match experience.
Strengths
- Proven title-winning record — Winning three league titles combined in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia points to big-match experience.
- Physical height advantage — At 1.92 m, he has a clear edge in aerial claims and one-on-one situations.
- Multi-country adaptation — Having played in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus points to broad adaptation capacity.
Development Areas
- Age — At 32, physical performance is an area requiring careful management.
- National-team sample — Only 8 senior caps is a limited sample for judging top-level consistency.
- Current form data — Detailed public statistics on his recent season at Neftci remain limited.
Level Projection
Verdict: An experienced, physically imposing goalkeeper with title-winning experience in multiple countries; could be assessed as a competitive starting option for upper-mid-table Süper Lig sides.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig starting-XI level |
| Primary role | Goalkeeper |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Proven title-winning record |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kenan Piric? A Bosnian international goalkeeper who won league titles in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia, played in Greece and Turkey, and joined Neftci in 2025.
What titles has Kenan Piric won? The Bosnian league with Zrinjski Mostar in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and the Slovenian league with Maribor in 2018-19.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Kenan Piric
- Transfermarkt — Kenan Piric profile and transfer data
- İdman ve Biz — Neftci Kenan Piric transfer news
