Sejad Halilović
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sejad Halilović | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Doboj Istok, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1990–1992 | Cibalia | 46 | (4) |
| 1992–1995 | Dinamo Zagreb | 59 | (2) |
| 1995–1996 | Real Valladolid | 17 | (0) |
| 1996–1997 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 23 | (3) |
| 1997–1998 | Karabükspor | 20 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | İstanbulspor | 31 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Altay | 18 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | Osijek | 8 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Ironi Rishon LeZion | 26 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Rijeka | 8 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | Ljubljana | 22 | (0) |
| 2003 | → Mura 05 | 7 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1994 | Croatia | 1 | (0) |
| 1996–2000 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 15 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2008–2014 | Dinamo Zagreb (Youth) | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 July 2015 (UTC). | |||
Sejad Halilović (born 16 March 1969 in Doboj Istok, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Bosnian former professional footballer that has played in several clubs throughout Europe, including Dinamo Zagreb, Real Valladolid and Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
In addition, he represented the Bosnia and Herzegovina after independence, playing one game for the Croatia national team before Bosnia gained independence.
Career as player
Halilović began his professional career in the Croatian team Cibalia, During the two years played Halilović 46 games and scored 4 goals.
In 1992, signed in Croatia Zagreb (now Dinamo Zagreb) for three seasons, During which he won Championship and Cup. During the three seasons in which the club played Halilović played 59 games and scored 9 goals.
In summer of 1995 signed Halilović in Real Valladolid from Spanish league, but after a season where he played 17 times and did not find the net, Halilović past to Israeli league and signed with Hapoel Be'er Sheva that Eli Guttman trained him. Halilović was a significant part in the season of the team that won the State Cup final 0-1 after defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv.
In summer of 1997 passed Halilović, to Turkish league and played for three years in 3 different teams.
In 2000 he returned Halilović, to Croatian league for one season and signed in Osijek, but played only 8 games.
In season 2001/2002 Halilović returned once again to Israel and played in Ironi Rishon Lezion, and helped the team stay in the Premier League.
After playing other teams in Croatia,Halilović retired from the active game in 2004, In Slovenian Ljubljana team uniforms.
Career as a coach
Halilović, started in 2008 to train the youth department of Dinamo Zagreb But left in 2014 because of his son Alen Halilović left to Barcelona.
International career
On 17 August 1994,Halilović attended In Croatia national team's game against Israel team, In Ramat Gan Stadium, Israel. The game ended in victory of Croatia.[1]
In addition, Halilović appeared 15 times in Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.[2]
Personal life
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Sejad is an ethnic Bosniak and he is Muslim. During the Bosnian War in 1992 he repaired to Dubrovnik with his Croat wife Vanessa. His son Alen, born in 1996, is a midfielder for Sporting de Gijón, on loan from FC Barcelona, and the Croatian national team. His other two sons, Dino and Damir, plays for FC Barcelona's youth team. After Alen's signing for FC Barcelona, the whole family relocated to the Catalan city.
Honours
Club
- Dinamo Zagreb
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva
- Israel State Cup: 1996–97
References
- ↑ "Croatia Vs Israel". Statistike hrvatskog nogometa. 17 August 1994. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ↑ "Appearances in national team of Bosnia and Herzegovina". SoccerPunter. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
External links
- Sejad Halilović at National-Football-Teams.com