Haris Vuckic
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Haris Vučkić (born 21 August 1992) is a Slovenia
n footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Newcastle United
in the Premier League.
PrvaLiga debut on 24 May 2008 as a late substitute in a tie with NK Celje. As he was too young according to Football Association of Slovenia
rules, his club was fined. In August 2008 he was promoted to first team, where he would go on to play 5 games.
for a substantial fee and signed a three and a half year deal at St. James' Park. He is regarded as one of Europe's brightest talents and reports suggest he underwent a recent trial at AC Milan.
Vučkić made his first appearance for Newcastle's reserve team on 16 February 2009 when he came off the bench to score the winning goal against Blackburn reserves, curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner from 20 yards. He scored his first goal for the U18 team in his league debut in a 4–2 away win at Derby.
He has scored 3 goals altogether for the reserves, 2 league goals for the U18s and 5 more in 2009/10 pre-season friendlies. Vučkić made his Newcastle United
debut on 26 August 2009 as a late substitute in a League Cup
tie with Huddersfield Town
, where he played on the left wing. 5 days later Vučkić came off the bench to replace striker Nile Ranger
in a 1–0 victory over Leicester City. This was to be his first league appearance for the club.
He has widely been touted as a wonderkid for the future, attracting interest from top European clubs like AC Milan and Manchester United. Although Vučkić is thought to be keen to establish a first team spot at Newcastle.
Vučkić scored his first senior goal for Newcastle against Carlisle United
in a friendly on 17 July 2010 with a curled effort into the bottom left hand corner. In the 2010–2011 campaign, Newcastle manager Chris Hughton
gave many of the youngsters a chance in the Football League Cup
, Vučkić played in the 2nd round tie against Accrington Stanley
in central midfield alongside fellow youngster Ryan Donaldson
. After Newcastle progressed with a 3–2 victory, he played in the third round away game to Chelsea, where Newcastle overcame expectations to win 4–3 in a thrilling encounter. He continued his impressive display against Arsenal
in the League Cup 4th round getting the Man of the Match award despite Newcastle United losing 4–0. In January 2011 Vučkić signed a new five and a half year contract with United.
On 26 July 2011, Vučkić went on to score again for Newcastle, scoring the final goal in a 3–0 win over MLS
side Columbus Crew
. In Newcastle United's next pre-season friendly against Leeds United
at Elland Road
, Vučkić went on to score Newcastle's second goal and provided an impressive display since coming on despite Newcastle losing the game 3–2. He made his Premier League debut on 28 August 2011 against Fulham
as a 78th minute substitute, but was himself substituted seven minutes later with a suspected dislocated finger.
As his parents are of Bosnian descent it was reported that Bosnia
wants him in their team. However Vučkić has rejected the claims of Bosnian media that he is about to switch national allegiances to Bosnia and stated that he is a Slovenian national team player and will be the same in the future. He has also made public statements saying that he will always be available for Slovenia national football team
selections if called upon.
On 10 August 2010, Vučkić made his first appearance for the Slovenia U-21 team.
On 1 October 2010, Vučkić was summoned into a 23-man squad of the Slovenia national football team
for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
matches against Faroe Islands
and Estonia
that was scheduled on 8 and 12 October 2010. Vučkić was on the bench for the whole 90 minutes of the match against Faroe Islands and did not travel to Estonia as he had returned in Slovenia U-21 team before that. If Vučkić makes his debut for the national team in the next 14 months he will be the youngest player ever to play for Slovenia
. Haris Vuckic played in second half (from 46 minute) in a U-21 qualifying match between Sweden-Slovenia held in Trelleborg on the 6th of October 2011, after his terrific cross from the right side in the 81st minute, Robert Beric equalised and set the final score Sweden - Slovenia 1:1
, also a footballer who plays for Olimpija. Vučkić was born in Ljubljana
, Slovenia
. As a young prospect without national team experience Vučkić was a target of Bosnian football officials that wanted him to play for their national team. After continuous pressure from both the media and the fans (primarily from Bosnia) upon the, at the time, 18 year old player he made his final statement about the matter:
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Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
n footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
in the Premier League.
NK Domžale
Vučkić began his career at Slovenian side NK DomžaleNK Domžale
NK Domžale is a Slovenian football club that plays in the town of Domžale. They have won the Slovenian League two times and both Slovenian Cup and Slovenian Supercup once.-History:...
PrvaLiga debut on 24 May 2008 as a late substitute in a tie with NK Celje. As he was too young according to Football Association of Slovenia
Football Association of Slovenia
The Football Association of Slovenia is the governing body of football in Slovenia. It organizes the following football leagues and cups: 1st division , 2nd division , 3rd division East, 3rd division West, Slovenian Cup - Hervis, Slovenian Women's National League, etc. It is also responsible for...
rules, his club was fined. In August 2008 he was promoted to first team, where he would go on to play 5 games.
Newcastle United
On 16 January 2009, it was confirmed that Vučkić would sign for Premier League team Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
for a substantial fee and signed a three and a half year deal at St. James' Park. He is regarded as one of Europe's brightest talents and reports suggest he underwent a recent trial at AC Milan.
Vučkić made his first appearance for Newcastle's reserve team on 16 February 2009 when he came off the bench to score the winning goal against Blackburn reserves, curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner from 20 yards. He scored his first goal for the U18 team in his league debut in a 4–2 away win at Derby.
He has scored 3 goals altogether for the reserves, 2 league goals for the U18s and 5 more in 2009/10 pre-season friendlies. Vučkić made his Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
debut on 26 August 2009 as a late substitute in a League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
tie with Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
, where he played on the left wing. 5 days later Vučkić came off the bench to replace striker Nile Ranger
Nile Ranger
Nile Ranger is an English footballer who plays for Barnsley on loan from Premier League club Newcastle United as a striker.-Early days:...
in a 1–0 victory over Leicester City. This was to be his first league appearance for the club.
He has widely been touted as a wonderkid for the future, attracting interest from top European clubs like AC Milan and Manchester United. Although Vučkić is thought to be keen to establish a first team spot at Newcastle.
Vučkić scored his first senior goal for Newcastle against Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
in a friendly on 17 July 2010 with a curled effort into the bottom left hand corner. In the 2010–2011 campaign, Newcastle manager Chris Hughton
Chris Hughton
Christopher William Gerard "Chris" Hughton is a professional football manager and former player who is currently the manager of Birmingham City F.C....
gave many of the youngsters a chance in the Football League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
, Vučkić played in the 2nd round tie against Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
in central midfield alongside fellow youngster Ryan Donaldson
Ryan Donaldson
Ryan Mark Donaldson is an English footballer, who plays for Newcastle United. He can play as an out-and-out striker up front or in midfield.-Club career:...
. After Newcastle progressed with a 3–2 victory, he played in the third round away game to Chelsea, where Newcastle overcame expectations to win 4–3 in a thrilling encounter. He continued his impressive display against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in the League Cup 4th round getting the Man of the Match award despite Newcastle United losing 4–0. In January 2011 Vučkić signed a new five and a half year contract with United.
On 26 July 2011, Vučkić went on to score again for Newcastle, scoring the final goal in a 3–0 win over MLS
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
side Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
. In Newcastle United's next pre-season friendly against Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
, Vučkić went on to score Newcastle's second goal and provided an impressive display since coming on despite Newcastle losing the game 3–2. He made his Premier League debut on 28 August 2011 against Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
as a 78th minute substitute, but was himself substituted seven minutes later with a suspected dislocated finger.
International career
He impressed in the 2009 U-17 European championship qualifiers against Turkey, Russia and Malta, where he scored 3 goals in 3 games. Despite only being 16 years old, Vučkić played for Slovenia during the finals of the U19 European Championships, held in the Ukraine in July 2009.As his parents are of Bosnian descent it was reported that Bosnia
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...
wants him in their team. However Vučkić has rejected the claims of Bosnian media that he is about to switch national allegiances to Bosnia and stated that he is a Slovenian national team player and will be the same in the future. He has also made public statements saying that he will always be available for Slovenia national football team
Slovenia national football team
The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
selections if called upon.
On 10 August 2010, Vučkić made his first appearance for the Slovenia U-21 team.
On 1 October 2010, Vučkić was summoned into a 23-man squad of the Slovenia national football team
Slovenia national football team
The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group C
This page shows the standings and results for Group C of the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying tournament.- Standings :- Results and fixtures :Group C fixtures were negotiated between the participants in a meeting held in Belgrade on 8 March 2010.----...
matches against Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...
and Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
that was scheduled on 8 and 12 October 2010. Vučkić was on the bench for the whole 90 minutes of the match against Faroe Islands and did not travel to Estonia as he had returned in Slovenia U-21 team before that. If Vučkić makes his debut for the national team in the next 14 months he will be the youngest player ever to play for Slovenia
Slovenia national football team
The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
. Haris Vuckic played in second half (from 46 minute) in a U-21 qualifying match between Sweden-Slovenia held in Trelleborg on the 6th of October 2011, after his terrific cross from the right side in the 81st minute, Robert Beric equalised and set the final score Sweden - Slovenia 1:1
Personal life
He is the younger brother of Alen VučkićAlen Vuckic
Alen Vučkić is a Slovenian football defender, who plays for Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenian PrvaLiga.- Career :Vučkić began his career in NK Domžale...
, also a footballer who plays for Olimpija. Vučkić was born in Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
, Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
. As a young prospect without national team experience Vučkić was a target of Bosnian football officials that wanted him to play for their national team. After continuous pressure from both the media and the fans (primarily from Bosnia) upon the, at the time, 18 year old player he made his final statement about the matter:
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NK Domžale is a Slovenian football club that plays in the town of Domžale. They have won the Slovenian League two times and both Slovenian Cup and Slovenian Supercup once.-History:...
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Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
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The Football League Championship season 2009–10 is the sixth season of the league under its current title and eighteenth season under its current league division format...
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The 2010–11 Premier League was the 19th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2010–11 fixtures were released on 17 June 2010 at 09:00 BST. The season began on 14 August 2010, and ended on 22 May 2011...
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The 2011–12 Premier League is the twentieth season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2011–12 fixtures were announced on 17 June 2011 at 9:00 BST. The season began on 13 August 2011 and is due to end on 13 May 2012...
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External links
- Newcastle United Player profile
- Player profile – PrvaLiga