Amar Osim, born on July eighteenth, nineteen sixty-seven, is a prominent Bosnian football manager and former player, celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the sport. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful football managers in Bosnia, holding the distinction of being the most decorated manager in the country's domestic football history.
Osim showcased his talent as a player during his teenage years, but his professional career did not fully reflect his early promise. He began his journey with the Željezničar first team and also had stints in France with Saint-Dié and Strasbourg. His playing career concluded at Željezničar in nineteen ninety-seven.
Transitioning into management, Osim made a significant impact at Željezničar, where he became the club's most successful manager. His tenure saw him clinch five Bosnian Premier League titles, four Bosnian cups, and one Bosnian Supercup across three different periods with the club. Additionally, he achieved success in Japan, winning the J.League Cup with JEF United Chiba in two thousand six.
Osim's managerial journey also included a spell at Qatari club Al Kharaitiyat, where he experienced mixed results. In two thousand twenty-two, he briefly took the helm at Velež Mostar, further adding to his extensive coaching portfolio.