title: Nikola Jelišić
text: # Nikola Jelišić
  
  Nikola Jelišić (born 29 December 1994) is a Bosnian-German professional footballer.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Jelišić made his professional debut for Blau-Weiß Linz in the Austrian 2. Liga on 16 August 2019, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute for Aleksandar Kostić against Austria Wien II. Seven minutes later, he assisted Martin Kreuzriegler's headed goal to secure a 4–3 home win for Blau-Weiß Linz.
  
  ## International career
  
  Jelišić received citizenship for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015 from the Council of Ministers, and was therefore eligible to represent the country internationally. He made four appearances for the under-21 national team in 2015, and scored one goal.
  
  ## Managerial career
  
  On 11 October 2022, Jelišić was appointed new head coach of FC Pipinsried after former coach Miljan Prijovic was dismissed. He also continued as a player of the club.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Jelišić's younger brother, Daniel, is also a footballer.
  
  