Alexander Kačaniklić

Alexander Kačaniklić

Kačaniklić playing for Fulham in 2012
Personal information
Full name Alexander Kačaniklić[1]
Date of birth (1991-08-13) 13 August 1991
Place of birth Helsingborg, Sweden
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Left winger
Club information
Current team
 Fulham
Number 11
Youth career
2000–2007 Helsingborg IF
2007–2010 Liverpool
2010–2012 Fulham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2012– Fulham 79 (10)
2012 → Watford (loan) 12 (1)
2013 → Burnley (loan) 6 (0)
2014 → F.C. Copenhagen (loan) 7 (2)
National team‡
2006–2008 Sweden U17 9 (1)
2008–2009 Sweden U19 9 (1)
2012– Sweden 19 (3)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 February 2016.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18 November 2014

Alexander "Alex" Kačaniklić (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Качаниклић; born 13 August 1991) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for Fulham, and the Swedish national team. He normally plays on the left wing but can also play as a central midfielder.

Club career

Youth career

Kačaniklić joined Liverpool from Swedish club Helsingborg in the summer of 2007. He scored "a wonderful effort" against Arsenal's youth team in the 2008–09 FA Youth Cup Final.[2] He moved on to Fulham in August 2010, together with Lauri Dalla Valle, as part of the deal in which Fulham's Paul Konchesky joined Liverpool.[3]

Fulham

After almost two years with the Fulham Reserves, Kačaniklić was an unused substitute as Fulham drew with Sunderland on 19 November 2011.[4]

He made his Fulham debut on 30 March 2012, coming on as a substitute for the injured Pavel Pogrebnyak after 35 minutes.[5] He almost scored a goal, as a clipped shot was parried by Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy and hit the crossbar.[5] He was praised by Martin Jol in his post-match press conference. He made his first start for Fulham in an away match against Bolton Wanderers on 7 April 2012. Fulham won the match 0–3, and Kačaniklić was subbed off after 88 minutes for fellow Academy graduate Marcello Trotta, who made his Premier League debut for Fulham.[6] Shortly before the match, Jol confirmed that Fulham would offer Kačaniklić a new contract.[7]

In the summer, Kačaniklić signed a new two-year deal with the option of a third year to stay at Craven Cottage. He scored his first goal for Fulham in the 5–0 drubbing at home against Norwich on the opening day of the 2012–13 season. He had a good start to the season, assisting both of Dimitar Berbatov's goals on 15 September against West Bromwich Albion. He scored a header at Arsenal on 10 November in a 3–3 draw. Kačaniklić then scored the winner in Fulham's 2–1 victory away at West Bromwich Albion on New Year's Day.

On 23 January 2014, Kačaniklić signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at Fulham until June 2015.[8]

Watford (loan)

On 30 January 2012, Kačaniklić joined Championship club Watford on a youth loan until the end of the season.[9] He made his debut the next day in a 2–0 away win against Millwall.[10] Kačaniklić scored his first goal in a 3–2 home win against Burnley on 3 March. After a series of impressive displays for Watford, Kačaniklić was recalled by his parent club, Fulham, on 27 March.

Burnley (loan)

On 1 March 2013, Kačaniklić joined Championship side Burnley on loan until the end of the 2012–2013 season, and was given the number 19 shirt. He made his Burnley debut against Charlton Athletic on 2 March 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 win for Burnley. He was recalled by Fulham on 18 April 2013.[11]

Copenhagen (loan)

Kačaniklić signed on a season-long loan for Copenhagen on 1 September 2014 after signing a contract extension until 2016 with Fulham.[12] After playing 13 matches, scoring 2 goals in the autumn 2014, on 15 December 2014, Fulham took advantage of an option in the loan deal, making him return to London.[13]

International career

Kačaniklić has played international football for Sweden in UEFA European football championship games at under-17 and under-19 levels.[14] On 15 August 2012 he was called up to the Swedish national football team replacing Emir Bajrami for the match against Brazil.[15] He was introduced as a substitute with 25 minutes left, coming on for Christian Wilhelmsson. Sweden lost the friendly match to Brazil on a scoreline of 0–3.[16]

On 12 October 2012, Kačaniklić played his first competitive international, in the 2014 World Cup UEFA Group C qualifiers. In the match against the Faroe Islands he was introduced in the 62nd minute, with the result then being 1–0 for the opposition.[17] Only three minutes later, after a pass from Zlatan Ibrahimović, Kačaniklić scored his first goal for his country, levelling the score to 1–1. Ten minutes further into the game Ibrahimović netted as well and the game ended 2–1 in favour of Sweden.[17] Four days later on 16 October 2012, Sweden played again in the same competition, this time against Germany. Kačaniklić again started as a substitute but after Germany completely outplayed Sweden in the first half, Kačaniklić and Kim Källström were introduced by Swedish coach Erik Hamrén.[18] The score was then 3–0 for Germany, and in the 57th minute things would get even worse for Sweden as Mesut Özil made it 4–0. After that however, Sweden managed to do the unimaginable, and with great performances from half-time substitutes Källström and Kačaniklić, they scored four goals and the game ended 4–4.[18] Kačaniklić, who set up Johan Elmander for his goal which made the score 4–3, received praise in various media for his effort.[19]

Personal life

Kačaniklić's older brother Robin (born 1988) is a midfielder. Their father was born in Sweden to immigrants from SR Macedonia, a part of Yugoslavia,[20] of Serb descent.[21][22] The Kačaniklić are found in Čučer.[23]

Kačaniklić's father wanted him to play for the Serbian national football team, but he chose to represent Sweden.[21]

Career statistics

Club

As of 14 February 2016.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fulham
2011–12[24]
 Premier League 4000000040
2012–13[25] Premier League 2043010—244
2013–14[26] Premier League 2313030—291
2014–15[26] Championship 1422000—162
2015–16[27] Championship 1831031—224
Total 79109071009511
Watford (loan) 2011–12[24] Championship 121———121
Burnley (loan) 2012–13[25] Championship 60———60
Copenhagen (loan) 2014–15[24] Superliga 72100050132
Career total 10413100715012614

International

Sweden national team
YearAppsGoals
201241
2013122
201430
Total193

Statistics accurate as of 18 November 2014[28]

International goals

Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 October 2012 Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands  Faroe Islands 1–1 2–1 2014 World Cup qualifier
2. 3 June 2013 Swedbank Stadion, Malmö, Sweden  Macedonia 1–0 1–0 International friendly
3. 15 October 2013 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden  Germany 2–0 3–5 2014 World Cup qualifier

References

  1. ↑ "Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists: Fulham" (PDF). Premier League. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "Alex Kacaniklic: Profile". Liverpool F.C. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Liverpool complete Paul Konchesky signing from Fulham". BBC Sport. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  4. ↑ Phillips, Owen (9 November 2011). "Sunderland 0–0 Fulham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  5. 1 2 Sinnott, John (30 March 2012). "Fulham 2–1 Norwich". BBC Sport (BBC). Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Bolton 0–3 Fulham". BBC Sport. 7 April 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
  7. ↑ "Kacaniklic set for new deal". Fulham Chronicle. 5 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  8. ↑ "Alex Pens New Deal". Fulham F.C. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  9. ↑ "Watford seal Alex Kacaniklic loan deal". BBC Sport. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  10. ↑ "Millwall 0–2 Watford". BBC Sport. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  11. ↑ "Kaca Returns". Fulham FC. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  12. ↑ "Transfer deadline day: Fulham's Kacaniklic joins Copenhagen". BBC Sport. 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  13. ↑ Alexander Kacaniklic returnerer til Fulham, F.C. Copenhagen
  14. ↑ "Alexander Kacaniklic". UEFA. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  15. ↑ Truppen mot Brasilien —. Svenskfotboll.se (11 September 2012).
  16. ↑ Kacaniklic njöt under debuten mot Brasilien | Expressen – Allsvenskan, Premier League och Serie A. Expressen.se (15 August 2012).
  17. 1 2 FIFA Match report: Faroe Islands – Sweden, 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  18. 1 2 FIFA Match report: Germany – Sweden, 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  19. ↑ Starlet issues Cottage pledge EatSleepSport.com. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  20. ↑ Football, Macedonian. (5 February 2012) .com – Makedonski Fudbal .com – Macedonian Football (soccer) website | Alex Kačaniklić started strong for Watford. Macedonian Football.
  21. 1 2 "Kačaniklić: Otac me pitao da li želim da igram za Srbiju, odbio sam".
  22. ↑ "Алекс Качаниклиќ – шведскиот Македонец кој му даде гол на Арсенал".
  23. ↑ Jovan F. Trifunoski (1971), Skopska Crna Gora: Prirodna sredina, proslost, naselja, stanovnistvo i prvreda, Univerzitet "Kiril i Metodij", Качаниклићи, Ливри- нићи, Кајевићи у Чучеру
  24. 1 2 3 "Games played by Alex Kacaniklic in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  25. 1 2 "Games played by Alex Kacaniklic in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  26. 1 2 "Games played by Alex Kacaniklic in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Alex Kacaniklic in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
  28. ↑ "Alexander Kačaniklić". National Football Teams. Retrieved 12 October 2012.

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