Eldin Jakupovic
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Eldin Jakupović is a Bosnian-born Swiss
professional footballer. He moved to Switzerland
at a young age due to the Bosnian war.
in March 2006. In the season 2010–11, he played for Olympiakos Volou
.
in his third match for the club, earning Grasshopper a 3–3 draw. During the season Jakupović forced Fabio Coltorti
to the bench as his backup. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Jakupovic extended his loan at Grasshopper for another year, which meant new signing goalkeeper Massimo Colomba
was benched.
leaving on loan to join AlbinoLeffe. Due to the number of foreigners in the Lokomotiv squad, Jakupovic was asked to go out on loan again. In December, Jakupoivc went on trial at Tottehnam Hotspur and had a successful week. However, due to various reasons a deal could not be completed with Lokomotiv Moscow. After a turbulent time with the Lokomotiv management, Jakupoivc was allowed to be released.
and at the end of season a lot of Greek teams wanted him. After Olympiakos Volou relegated to Delta Ethniki, Eldin left team.
, with other 3 ex-teammates, Noe Acosta, Javier Umbides
and Khalifa Sankare
. He made his debut in 5 November 2011, against Olympiakos SFP, with a score at 2-3.
and Switzerland
, and has represented both at under-21 level.
He has played for Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 for two competitive matches, and a friendly match against Austria U21
for Switzerland on 1 March 2006.
In August 2005, Jakupovic received his first call-up to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national squad which was a match against Belgium and Lithuania
, however he did not accept the call up. In March 2007, Jakupoivc was asked again to play for the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina
against Norway, but declined the offer.
Jakupovic was included in the Swiss UEFA Euro 2008 squad. He made his debut on 20 August 2008 in a friendly match against Cyprus
. He was called up for the first two matches of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
, but was an unused substitute.
In October 2008, Jakupovic said that he would not play for Swiss national team due to family reasons.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
professional footballer. He moved to Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
at a young age due to the Bosnian war.
Career
Jakupović started his professional career at Grasshoppers in 2004, and then the following year moved to FC Thun. After a successful spell at FC Thun, Jakupovic joined FC Lokomotiv MoscowFC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
in March 2006. In the season 2010–11, he played for Olympiakos Volou
Ethnikos Olympiakos Volos F.C.
Olympiakos Volou Football Club , is a Greek football club based in the city of Volos. It is currently inactive and does not compete in any professional league, due to the 2011 match fixing scandal that caused the teams complete elimination.-History:...
.
Grasshopper
Jakupović moved on a year-long loan to Grasshopper on 30 August 2007. Jakupovic scored a 94th minute equalizer against BSC Young BoysBSC Young Boys
Berner Sport Club Young Boys 1898 is a Swiss sporting club based in the capital city of Bern. The name is often abbreviated to YB . Abroad, YB is often referred to as Young Boys Bern. The club's colors are yellow and black....
in his third match for the club, earning Grasshopper a 3–3 draw. During the season Jakupović forced Fabio Coltorti
Fabio Coltorti
Fabio Coltorti is a Swiss footballer who plays for FC Lausanne-Sport as a goalkeeper.-Club career:During his career in his country, Coltorti played with hometown SC Kriens, FC Schaffhausen, FC Thun and Grasshopper Club Zürich, being first-choice for the latter three.On 31 August 2007, he penned a...
to the bench as his backup. At the end of the 2007–08 season, Jakupovic extended his loan at Grasshopper for another year, which meant new signing goalkeeper Massimo Colomba
Massimo Colomba
Massimo Colomba is a Swiss footballer who currently plays as goalkeeper for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League.As a child Colomba played in the youth teams of his local side FC Villars-sur-Glâne. In 1995 he moved to Fribourg and played one year for FC Richemond and one for FC Beauregard.Colomba...
was benched.
Lokomotiv Return
On 31 August 2009, Jakupović was confirmed as part of the Lokomotiv Moscow squad, with Ivan PelizzoliIvan Pelizzoli
Ivan Pelizzoli is an Italian professional footballer who plays goalkeeper for Calcio Padova.-Career:After playing for Atalanta B.C. and Triestina from 1997 to 2000, he made his Serie A debut with Atalanta in 2000-2001 and was considered one of the best young goalkeepers in Italy.-Roma:In the...
leaving on loan to join AlbinoLeffe. Due to the number of foreigners in the Lokomotiv squad, Jakupovic was asked to go out on loan again. In December, Jakupoivc went on trial at Tottehnam Hotspur and had a successful week. However, due to various reasons a deal could not be completed with Lokomotiv Moscow. After a turbulent time with the Lokomotiv management, Jakupoivc was allowed to be released.
Olympiakos Volou
Jakupovic made a fine season with Ethnikos Olympiakos Volos F.C.Ethnikos Olympiakos Volos F.C.
Olympiakos Volou Football Club , is a Greek football club based in the city of Volos. It is currently inactive and does not compete in any professional league, due to the 2011 match fixing scandal that caused the teams complete elimination.-History:...
and at the end of season a lot of Greek teams wanted him. After Olympiakos Volou relegated to Delta Ethniki, Eldin left team.
Aris
In 30 September 2011, Jakupovic joined Aris Thessaloniki F.C.Aris Thessaloniki F.C.
Aris Football Club , also known as God of war and the Yellows, is a Greek football club based in the city of Thessaloniki, Macedonia. Formed in 1914, the club was a founding member of Macedonian Football Clubs Association as well as the Hellenic Football Federation, they currently compete in...
, with other 3 ex-teammates, Noe Acosta, Javier Umbides
Javier Umbides
Javier Horacio Umbides is a Argentinan footballer who plays for Aris FC in the Greek Superleague.-Career:Born in Monte Quemado, Santiago del Estero, Umbides began playing professional football for All Boys from 1999 to 2000. He then moved to Argentinos Juniors where he played only one season until...
and Khalifa Sankare
Khalifa Sankaré
-References:* * * Papa Khalifa Sankaré was born in Dakar, Senegal. He started his football career at French team US Boulogne as a center back during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons. He managed to make 32 appearances and score 2 goals. Unfortunately because of his young age he didn't get much...
. He made his debut in 5 November 2011, against Olympiakos SFP, with a score at 2-3.
International career
Jakupoivc has dual citizenship, both Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, and has represented both at under-21 level.
He has played for Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 for two competitive matches, and a friendly match against Austria U21
Austria national under-21 football team
The Austria national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Austria and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association....
for Switzerland on 1 March 2006.
In August 2005, Jakupovic received his first call-up to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national squad which was a match against Belgium and Lithuania
Lithuania national football team
The national football team of Lithuania is under the auspices of the Lithuanian Football Federation. It played its first match in 1923. In 1940, Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union; the country regained its independence in 1990 and played their first match as a new nation against Georgia on...
, however he did not accept the call up. In March 2007, Jakupoivc was asked again to play for the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
against Norway, but declined the offer.
Jakupovic was included in the Swiss UEFA Euro 2008 squad. He made his debut on 20 August 2008 in a friendly match against Cyprus
Cyprus national football team
The Cyprus national football team represents Cyprus in association football and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association, the governing body for football in Cyprus. Cyprus' home ground is the GSP Stadium in Nicosia and the current coach is Nikos Nioplias...
. He was called up for the first two matches of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
The European zone of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup saw 53 teams competing for 13 places at the finals. The qualification process started on 20 August 2008, after UEFA Euro 2008, and ended on 18 November 2009. The qualification process saw the first competitive matches of...
, but was an unused substitute.
In October 2008, Jakupovic said that he would not play for Swiss national team due to family reasons.