Bojan Vrucina
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Bojan Vručina is a Croatia
n football striker
who is currently playing for Panserraikos
from the Superleague Greece.
in the second half of the 2003–2004 season. In the 2006–2007 season, he appeared in 32 of the club's 33 games in the Croatian league, scoring 11 goals. In the summer of 2007, he also appeared in all of the club's 4 UEFA Cup
qualifiers, scoring 3 goals.
In the second half of the 2007–2008 season, Vručina was signed by German Bundesliga
side MSV Duisburg
on loan until the end of the season. He made his Bundesliga debut on 2 February 2008 as a late substitute in their 3–3 draw against Borussia Dortmund
. However, he failed to find his place as a regular at the club and only appeared in 8 league games, 7 of them as a substitute. Following Duisburg's relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga
, he returned to Slaven Belupo.
In the summer of 2008, he helped Slaven Belupo reach the first round of the UEFA Cup for the first time in the club's history, scoring 5 goals in their 4 qualifiers for the competition. However, they failed to reach the group stage after losing to CSKA Moscow in the first round. Vručina nevertheless continued to perform well for the club in the Croatian league and is currently their top goalscorer with 13 goals.
On 28 January 2010, Vručina signed a 3 and a half years contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv., and was a part of the historic win of the Israeli State Cup and Ligat Ha'Al (the Israeli Premier League)
On August 2010, he signed a one-year contract with Superleague Greece club Panserraikos F.C.
. After playing 3 official matches with Panserraikos F.C.
, he suffered a knee injury and on 28 September it was announced that he will need a knee surgery that will keep him out of action for about 5 months.
, scoring his only goal in a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina
on 1 August 2006. http://www.hns-cff.hr/?ln=hr&w=statistike&repka=U&id=44883
In late March 2009, he received his first call-up for Croatia
's senior national team after being named to their squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
qualifier against Andorra
on 1 April 2009.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n football striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who is currently playing for Panserraikos
Panserraikos F.C.
Panserraikos F.C. , the All-Serran Football Club, is the football club of Serres in Macedonia, Greece. Panserraikos was formed in 1964 when two local clubs, Iraklis and Apollon, merged. Their current home ground is Serres Municipal Stadium, built in 1926...
from the Superleague Greece.
Club career
After youth years with Varteks Varaždin and Podravina Ludbreg, Vručina started his professional career at Slaven BelupoNK Slaven Belupo
NK Slaven Belupo, often referred to simply as Slaven and known internationally as NK Slaven Koprivnica, is a Croatian football club based in the city of Koprivnica in the north of the country...
in the second half of the 2003–2004 season. In the 2006–2007 season, he appeared in 32 of the club's 33 games in the Croatian league, scoring 11 goals. In the summer of 2007, he also appeared in all of the club's 4 UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
qualifiers, scoring 3 goals.
In the second half of the 2007–2008 season, Vručina was signed by German Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
on loan until the end of the season. He made his Bundesliga debut on 2 February 2008 as a late substitute in their 3–3 draw against Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
. However, he failed to find his place as a regular at the club and only appeared in 8 league games, 7 of them as a substitute. Following Duisburg's relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
, he returned to Slaven Belupo.
In the summer of 2008, he helped Slaven Belupo reach the first round of the UEFA Cup for the first time in the club's history, scoring 5 goals in their 4 qualifiers for the competition. However, they failed to reach the group stage after losing to CSKA Moscow in the first round. Vručina nevertheless continued to perform well for the club in the Croatian league and is currently their top goalscorer with 13 goals.
On 28 January 2010, Vručina signed a 3 and a half years contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv., and was a part of the historic win of the Israeli State Cup and Ligat Ha'Al (the Israeli Premier League)
On August 2010, he signed a one-year contract with Superleague Greece club Panserraikos F.C.
Panserraikos F.C.
Panserraikos F.C. , the All-Serran Football Club, is the football club of Serres in Macedonia, Greece. Panserraikos was formed in 1964 when two local clubs, Iraklis and Apollon, merged. Their current home ground is Serres Municipal Stadium, built in 1926...
. After playing 3 official matches with Panserraikos F.C.
Panserraikos F.C.
Panserraikos F.C. , the All-Serran Football Club, is the football club of Serres in Macedonia, Greece. Panserraikos was formed in 1964 when two local clubs, Iraklis and Apollon, merged. Their current home ground is Serres Municipal Stadium, built in 1926...
, he suffered a knee injury and on 28 September it was announced that he will need a knee surgery that will keep him out of action for about 5 months.
International career
Between 2004 and 2006, Vručina won 6 international caps for the Croatian national under-21 teamCroatia national under-21 football team
The Croatia national under-21 football team, also known as Croatia under-21 or Croatia U21 is a youth association football national team which represents Croatia at this age level and is a feeder team for the Croatia national football team....
, scoring his only goal in a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-21 football team
Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 national football team is a youth team of Bosnia and Herzegovina that represents the country in the European Under-21 Football Championship and friendly matches....
on 1 August 2006. http://www.hns-cff.hr/?ln=hr&w=statistike&repka=U&id=44883
In late March 2009, he received his first call-up for Croatia
Croatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
's senior national team after being named to their squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
qualifier against Andorra
Andorra national football team
The Andorra national football team represents Andorra in association football and is controlled by the Andorran Football Federation, the governing body for football in Andorra. The team has enjoyed very little success due to the Principality's tiny population, the fourth smallest of any UEFA...
on 1 April 2009.