Ante Vukušić
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Ante Vukušić is a Croatian
football striker, currently playing for Hajduk Split
in the Prva HNL.
. He joined powerhouse Hajduk Split
in 2007, and during his time at the their youth academy was regarded as one of the most promising players.
In January 2009, he signed a professional five-and-a-half year contract with Hajduk keeping him at the club until summer 2014. He made his debut for the first team in a 5–0 win against Croatia Sesvete
on 22 April 2009. In the last round of 2008–09 season, he scored his first goal in Prva HNL, a late equalizer against rivals Dinamo Zagreb.
In the 2009–10
season, Ante established himself as the first choice striker at the club. In 22 league appearances, he scored 6 goals and a further 2 goals in 5 cup appearances. His stature at the club at such a young age impressed many of Europe's top clubs and he was set to make a move away from the Croatian club but the management and he mutually chose for him to remain at the club for the following season.
The 2010–11
season a very successful one for the player. He managed 14 league goals in 29 appearances, the most goals from any player in that season at the club. He also scored four goals in nine UEFA Europe League appearances, the most memorable of which was a 93rd minute winner against Anderlecht
.
At the start of the 2011–12
, under new coach Krasimir Balakov, Vukušić continued as the first choice striker at the club, this time alongside new signing Ivan Vuković
as the most preferred front duo. He scored his first goal of the 2011–12 Prva HNL
only three minutes into the first match against Šibenik
and added his second in a match against Rijeka. In doing so he injured his toe and was consequentially ruled out for the next four weeks.
Croats
Croats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
football striker, currently playing for Hajduk Split
HNK Hajduk Split
HNK Hajduk Split, commonly referred to as Hajduk Split or simply Hajduk, is a Croatian football club founded in 1911 and based in the city of Split. The club's home ground since 1979 is the 35,000-seater Poljud Stadium and the team's traditional home colours are white shirts with blue shorts and...
in the Prva HNL.
Club career
Vukušić started his career playing at youth level for his hometown club Junak SinjNK Junak Sinj
NK Junak Sinj, commonly referred to as Junak Sinj or just Junak is a Croatian football club based in the town of Sinj, in the southern Croatian region of Dalmatia. They currently compete in Druga HNL, Croatian second level. Junak play their home matches at the 3,096-capacity Gradski stadion Sinj...
. He joined powerhouse Hajduk Split
HNK Hajduk Split
HNK Hajduk Split, commonly referred to as Hajduk Split or simply Hajduk, is a Croatian football club founded in 1911 and based in the city of Split. The club's home ground since 1979 is the 35,000-seater Poljud Stadium and the team's traditional home colours are white shirts with blue shorts and...
in 2007, and during his time at the their youth academy was regarded as one of the most promising players.
In January 2009, he signed a professional five-and-a-half year contract with Hajduk keeping him at the club until summer 2014. He made his debut for the first team in a 5–0 win against Croatia Sesvete
NK Croatia Sesvete
NK Croatia Sesvete is a Croatian football club based in the Sesvete district of the City of Zagreb.Previous club names: NK Sljeme , NK Sesvete , NK Badel Sesvete , NK Sesvete .-2010 Match fixing scandal:...
on 22 April 2009. In the last round of 2008–09 season, he scored his first goal in Prva HNL, a late equalizer against rivals Dinamo Zagreb.
In the 2009–10
2009–10 HNK Hajduk Split season
This article shows statistics of individual players for the football club Hajduk Split. It also lists all matches that Hajduk Split will play in the 2009–10 season.-Current squad:-Kit:||-Overall:-Classification:...
season, Ante established himself as the first choice striker at the club. In 22 league appearances, he scored 6 goals and a further 2 goals in 5 cup appearances. His stature at the club at such a young age impressed many of Europe's top clubs and he was set to make a move away from the Croatian club but the management and he mutually chose for him to remain at the club for the following season.
The 2010–11
2010–11 HNK Hajduk Split season
The 2010–11 season was the 100th season in Hajduk Split’s history and their twentieth in the Prva HNL. Their 2nd place finish in the 2009–10 season meant it was their 20th successive season playing in the Prva HNL. It was the third tenure for manager Stanko Poklepović at Hajduk, after he was...
season a very successful one for the player. He managed 14 league goals in 29 appearances, the most goals from any player in that season at the club. He also scored four goals in nine UEFA Europe League appearances, the most memorable of which was a 93rd minute winner against Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
.
At the start of the 2011–12
2011–12 HNK Hajduk Split season
The 2011–12 season is the 101st season in Hajduk Split’s history and their twenty-first in the Prva HNL. Their 2nd place finish in the 2010–11 season means it is their 21st successive season playing in the Prva HNL.-First-team squad:...
, under new coach Krasimir Balakov, Vukušić continued as the first choice striker at the club, this time alongside new signing Ivan Vuković
Ivan Vukovic
Ivan Vuković is a Montenegrin football player currently playing for HNK Hajduk Split in the Croatian First League. He is best known for his abilities as a striker but can also play as a supporting striker.-Club career:Ivan 'Giga' Vukovic began his professional career at Montenegrin side FK Zeta...
as the most preferred front duo. He scored his first goal of the 2011–12 Prva HNL
2011–12 Prva HNL
The 2011–12 Prva HNL is the twenty first season of Prva HNL, the national championship for men's association football teams in Croatia, since its establishment in 1992...
only three minutes into the first match against Šibenik
HNK Šibenik
HNK Šibenik is a Croatian football club based in the city of Šibenik on the Croatian coast.The club was formed in 1932. In 2006 the club finished first in the Croatian Second League's southern division and was promoted to the Prva HNL...
and added his second in a match against Rijeka. In doing so he injured his toe and was consequentially ruled out for the next four weeks.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hajduk Split HNK Hajduk Split HNK Hajduk Split, commonly referred to as Hajduk Split or simply Hajduk, is a Croatian football club founded in 1911 and based in the city of Split. The club's home ground since 1979 is the 35,000-seater Poljud Stadium and the team's traditional home colours are white shirts with blue shorts and... |
2008–09 | 4 | 1 | – | – | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 HNK Hajduk Split season This article shows statistics of individual players for the football club Hajduk Split. It also lists all matches that Hajduk Split will play in the 2009–10 season.-Current squad:-Kit:||-Overall:-Classification:... |
22 | 6 | 5 | 2 | – | 27 | 8 | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 HNK Hajduk Split season The 2010–11 season was the 100th season in Hajduk Split’s history and their twentieth in the Prva HNL. Their 2nd place finish in the 2009–10 season meant it was their 20th successive season playing in the Prva HNL. It was the third tenure for manager Stanko Poklepović at Hajduk, after he was... |
29 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 40 | 18 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 HNK Hajduk Split season The 2011–12 season is the 101st season in Hajduk Split’s history and their twenty-first in the Prva HNL. Their 2nd place finish in the 2010–11 season means it is their 21st successive season playing in the Prva HNL.-First-team squad:... |
9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 8 | |
| Total | 64 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 83 | 35 | |
| Last Update: 14 November 2011 | |||||||||
External links
- Ante Vukušić at Sportnet.hrSportnet.hrSportnet.hr is a Croatian sports news website.It was launched in 2000 and covers sports news from both Croatia and the rest of the world. It is considered the largest and most detailed sports news website on the Croatian internet, primarily covering the country's most popular sports such as...
- Ante Vukušić at Transfermarkt.de