Zvonimir Kožulj
![]() Kožulj with Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 in 2014 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Zvonimir Kožulj | ||
Date of birth | (1993-11-15) 15 November 1993 (age 30) | ||
Place of birth | Ljubuški, Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Široki Brijeg | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
2000–2011 | Zrinjski Mostar | ||
2011–2013 | Široki Brijeg | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013–2016 | Široki Brijeg | 54 | (11) |
2013 | → Vitez (loan) | 10 | (1) |
2014 | → Branitelj (loan) | 12 | (1) |
2016–2018 | Hajduk Split | 49 | (4) |
2018–2020 | Pogoń Szczecin | 56 | (12) |
2020–2021 | Gaziantep | 18 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Eyüpspor | 6 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Bruk-Bet Termalica | 0 | (0) |
2023 | Sandecja Nowy Sącz | 0 | (0) |
2023–2024 | Zrinjski Mostar | 4 | (0) |
2024 | Universitatea Craiova | 2 | (0) |
2024– | Široki Brijeg | 1 | (0) |
International career | |||
2012 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 | 4 | (0) |
2014 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 1 | (0) |
2016 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 August 2024 |
Zvonimir Kožulj (Croatian pronunciation: [zʋǒnimiːr kǒʒuːʎ]; born 15 November 1993) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Široki Brijeg.
Kožulj started his professional career at Široki Brijeg, who loaned him to Vitez in 2013 and to Branitelj in 2014. In 2016, he joined Hajduk Split. Two years later, he was transferred to Pogoń Szczecin. After unsuccessful stints with Turkish sides Gaziantep and Eyüpspor, Kožulj signed with Bruk-Bet Termalica in 2022 but never made an appearance due to an injury picked up shortly after joining.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kožulj made his senior international debut in 2016.
Club career
Early career
Kožulj came through Zrinjski Mostar's youth academy, which he left in 2011 to join Široki Brijeg.[1] He made his professional debut against Čelik Zenica on 30 March 2013 at the age of 19.[2]
In the summer of 2013, he was sent on a six-month loan to Vitez.[3] On 24 August 2013, he scored his first professional goal.[4] In January 2014, he was loaned to Branitelj until the end of season.[5]
Hajduk Split
On 14 June 2016, Kožulj was transferred to Croatian side Hajduk Split for an undisclosed fee.[6] He made his competitive debut for the club in UEFA Europa League qualifier against Politehnica Iași on 14 July.[7] Three days later, on his league debut, he scored a goal in an away win over Cibalia.[8]
Pogoń Szczecin
In June 2018, Kožulj signed a three-year contract with Polish team Pogoń Szczecin.[9] He made his official debut for the club on 20 July against Miedź Legnica.[10] On 19 October, Kožulj scored his first goal for Pogoń Szczecin in an away defeat to Jagiellonia.[11] He was released from his contract in April 2020.[12]
International career
Having been eligible to represent both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, Kožulj opted for the former, representing it on various youth levels.[13]
In May 2016, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly game against Spain and 2016 Kirin Cup.[14] Kožulj debuted against Japan on 7 June.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 3 August 2024[16]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Široki Brijeg | 2012–13 | Bosnian Premier League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
2014–15 | 26 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 6 | ||
2015–16 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | – | 25 | 7 | |||
Total | 54 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 13 | ||
Vitez (loan) | 2013–14 | Bosnian Premier League | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 12 | 1 | |
Branitelj (loan) | 2013–14 | First League of FBiH | 12 | 1 | – | – | 12 | 1 | ||
Hajduk Split | 2016–17 | 1. HNL | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 35 | 4 |
2017–18 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
Total | 49 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 65 | 4 | ||
Pogoń Szczecin | 2018–19 | Ekstraklasa | 34 | 9 | 1 | 0 | – | 35 | 9 | |
2019–20 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | 23 | 3 | |||
Total | 56 | 12 | 2 | 0 | – | 58 | 12 | |||
Gaziantep | 2020–21 | Süper Lig | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 20 | 1 | |
Eyüpspor | 2021–22 | TFF First League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | |
Zrinjski Mostar | 2023–24 | Bosnian Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
Universitatea Craiova | 2023–24 | Liga I | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | |
Široki Brijeg | 2024–25 | Bosnian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
Career total | 212 | 29 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 256 | 34 |
International
- As of match played 7 June 2016[17]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
2016 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 1 | 0 |
Honours
Široki Brijeg
- Bosnian Cup: 2012–13[16]
Hajduk Split
- Croatian Cup runner-up: 2017–18[16]
Individual
- Ekstraklasa Player of the Month: May 2019,[18] July 2019[19]
References
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj: Nadam se pozivu Prosinečkog za buduća okupljanja". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Dedić donio pobjedu Čeliku u Širokom Brijegu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 30 March 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj i Slavko Brekalo posuđeni Vitezu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 June 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
- ^ "Kožulj donio bod Vitezu protiv Zrinjskog". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj iz Viteza prešao u Branitelj". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 14 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj potpisao za Hajduk". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 14 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Hajduku remi u Rumuniji, Vojvodini domaća pobjeda". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 14 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj postigao veoma lijep gol iz slobodnjaka u pobjedi Hajduka". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 17 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj novi igrač poljskog Pogońa". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 21 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj debitovao za Pogoń". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 20 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "Kožulj pogodio u porazu Pogońa". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj više nije igrač Pogona iz Szczecina". jutarnjilist (in Croatian). 4 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj: Selektor Baždarević me ugodno iznenadio". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 19 May 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Baždarević objavio spisak Zmajeva za Španiju i Kirin kup: Bez Ibiševića, Lulića i Bičakčića". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 20 May 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "BiH sa četiri debitanta pobijedila Japan". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 7 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b c "Z. Kožulj". soccerway.com. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kožulj". eu-football.info. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Zvonimir Kozulj piłkarzem lipca PKO Ekstraklasy!" (in Polish). Pogoń Szczecin. 8 August 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Piłkarz Lipca 2019: Zvonimir Kozulj" (in Polish). Ekstraklasa. 8 August 2019. Archived from the original on 11 September 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
External links
- Zvonimir Kožulj at National-Football-Teams.com
- Zvonimir Kožulj – UEFA competition record (archive)