Elvis Sarić
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Elvis Sarić | ||
Date of birth | (1990-07-21) 21 July 1990 (age 34) | ||
Place of birth | Dubrovnik, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Qingdao Hainiu | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
GOŠK Dubrovnik | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2009 | GOŠK Dubrovnik | 31 | (3) |
2009–2013 | Lučko | 78 | (19) |
2013 | Vinogradar | 8 | (5) |
2014 | Inter Zaprešić | 14 | (1) |
2014–2016 | Sloboda Tuzla | 52 | (5) |
2016–2018 | Sarajevo | 55 | (9) |
2018–2019 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 30 | (4) |
2019–2021 | Al Ahli | 24 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Gorica | 5 | (0) |
2022 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 28 | (2) |
2023– | Qingdao Hainiu | 28 | (3) |
International career | |||
2018–2021 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 19 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 October 2023 |
Elvis Sarić (Bosnian pronunciation: [ělʋis sâritɕ]; born 21 July 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Qingdao Hainiu.
Sarić started his professional career at GOŠK Dubrovnik, before joining Lučko in 2009. Four years later, he moved to Vinogradar. In 2014, he switched to Inter Zaprešić. Later that year, he went to Sloboda Tuzla. Sarić joined Sarajevo in 2016. Two years later, he signed with Suwon Bluewings. A year later, he was transferred to Al Ahli. He moved to Gorica in 2021. The following year, he went back to Suwon Bluewings.
Sarić made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018, earning 19 caps until 2021.
Club career
Early career
Sarić came through youth setup of his hometown club GOŠK Dubrovnik. He made his professional debut in 2008 at the age of 18.[1] After leaving the team, he played in Croatia further for Lučko, Vinogradar and Inter Zaprešić.[2]
In the summer of 2014, he joined Bosnian side Sloboda Tuzla.[3]
In June 2016, he switched to Sarajevo.[4]
Suwon Bluewings
In July 2018, Sarić moved to South Korean outfit Suwon Bluewings on a three-year deal.[5] He made his competitive debut for the club on 11 July against Jeonnam Dragons.[6] On 8 August, he scored his first goal for Suwon Bluewings in Korean FA Cup game against Cheonan City.[7] Seven weeks later, he scored a brace against Ulsan Hyundai, his first league goals for the team.[8]
Al Ahli
In July 2019, Sarić was transferred to Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli for an undisclosed fee.[9] He made his official debut for the club against Al-Adalah on 22 August.[10]
In September 2020, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.[11] He returned to the pitch on 15 April 2021, over seven months after the injury.[12]
Later stage of career
In September, Sarić signed with Gorica.[13]
In January 2022, he returned to Suwon Bluewings.[14]
In February 2023, Sarić joined Chinese Super League club Qingdao Hainiu.[15]
International career
In January 2018, Sarić received his first senior call-up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for friendly games against the United States and Mexico.[16] He debuted against the former on 28 January.[17]
On 8 September, in a 2018–19 UEFA Nations League game against Northern Ireland, Sarić scored his first senior international goal.[18]
Personal life
Sarić married his long-time girlfriend Ivona in June 2020. He adheres to the Muslim faith.[19]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 29 October 2023[20]
Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
GOŠK Dubrovnik | 2008–09 | Croatian Second League South | 31 | 3 | – | – | – | 31 | 3 | |||
Lučko | 2009–10 | Croatian First League | 24 | 6 | – | – | – | 24 | 6 | |||
2010–11 | 25 | 5 | – | – | – | 25 | 5 | |||||
2011–12 | Croatian Football League | 14 | 2 | – | – | – | 14 | 2 | ||||
2012–13 | Croatian First League | 15 | 6 | – | – | – | 15 | 6 | ||||
Total | 78 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 19 | ||
Vinogradar | 2012–13 | Croatian First League | 8 | 5 | – | – | – | 8 | 5 | |||
Inter Zaprešić | 2013–14 | 14 | 1 | – | – | – | 14 | 1 | ||||
Sloboda Tuzla | 2014–15 | Bosnian Premier League | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 29 | 2 | ||
2015–16 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 0 | – | – | 31 | 3 | ||||
Total | 52 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 5 | ||
Sarajevo | 2016–17 | Bosnian Premier League | 27 | 4 | 7 | 0 | – | – | 34 | 4 | ||
2017–18 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | – | 31 | 5 | |||
Total | 55 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 9 | ||
Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2018 | K League 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4[b] | 0 | – | 23 | 4 | |
2019 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 14 | 2 | ||||
Total | 30 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 6 | ||
Al Ahli | 2019–20 | Saudi Professional League | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 | 0 | |
2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6[c] | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | |||
Total | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | ||
Gorica | 2021–22 | Croatian Football League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 5 | 0 | ||
Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2022 | K League 1 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | – | 2[d] | 0 | 33 | 2 | |
Qingdao Hainiu | 2023 | Chinese Super League | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 30 | 3 | ||
Career total | 353 | 51 | 28 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 395 | 53 |
- ^ appearances in UEFA Europa League qualifying
- ^ appearances in AFC Champions League
- ^ appearances in AFC Champions League
- ^ appearances in K League 1 relegation play-offs
International
- As of match played 12 October 2021[21]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
2018 | 12 | 1 | |
2019 | 6 | 0 | |
2020 | 0 | 0 | |
2021 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 19 | 1 |
- Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sarić goal.[21]
No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 8 September 2018 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland | 7 | ![]() | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2018–19 UEFA Nations League |
References
- ^ "Elvis Sarić pred transferom karijere". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 4 June 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Elvis Sarić: Ispoštovali smo sve što smo se dogovorili". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 27 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ "Tuzlaci poslije 26 mjeseci gledaju premijerligaški fudbal". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Sarajevo nastavlja da se pojačava: Još jedan fudbaler Slobode na Koševu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 8 June 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ "Elvis Sarić nastavlja karijeru u Aziji". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 3 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Sarić debitovao za južnokorejski Suwon Samsung". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 11 July 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "Spektakularan gol Elvisa Sarića". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 8 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Nevjerovatni Elvis Sarić spasio Suwon u posljednjim sekundama". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 29 September 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ "Elvis Sarić novi igrač Al Ahlija". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 13 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Zukanović i Sarić debitovali za Al Ahli". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 22 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ "Očekuje ga duga pauza: Elvis Sarić doživio izuzetno tešku povredu". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 14 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
- ^ "Elvis Sarić se vratio na teren". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 15 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Bivši reprezentativac BiH se skrasio u Hrvatskoj". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 8 September 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Elvis Sarić se vratio u bivši klub". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 11 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "官方:前水原三星中场萨里奇加盟青岛海牛" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Prosinečki objavio širi spisak nogometaša za utakmice sa SAD-om i Meksikom". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 9 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
- ^ "Prosinečki debitovao remijem: Zmajevi bez golova protiv SAD". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 29 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Uzaludna dominacija Sjeverne Irske, Duljević i Sarić pokorili Belfast!". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 8 September 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ^ "Oženio se fudbalski reprezentativac BiH". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 27 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "E. Sarić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Elvis Sarić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
External links
- Elvis Sarić at National-Football-Teams.com
- Elvis Sarić – UEFA competition record (archive)
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