Darijo Srna
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| Darijo Srna | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 May 1982 | |
| Place of birth | Metković, Croatia | |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Right Midfielder / Right Wingback | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Shakhtar Donetsk | |
| Number | 33 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Hajduk Split | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1999–2003 2003– |
Hajduk Split Shakhtar Donetsk |
69 (7) 88 (6) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2002– | Croatia | 57 (16) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Darijo Srna [ˈdaːriɔ ˈsrna] (born on May 1, 1982 in Metković[1]) is a Croatian footballer who plays for Shakhtar Donetsk and the Croatia national football team, in which he is currently the leading goalscorer out of the current active squad, and 3rd on the all time list. Croatia has never lost a match in which Srna has scored. Darijo was born to a Bosnian father from Bosansko Grahovo and Bosnian Croat mother from Mostar.
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[edit] Career
[edit] Club career
Srna started his career at Hajduk Split, where he was considered one of his team's best players. In 2003 he was sold, along with Stipe Pletikosa, to Shakhtar Donetsk.[2]. He is a common member and the vice captain in his club side, in which he has made a large impact in the league with.
After the 2006 World Cup, two-time European Cup winners SL Benfica were reported to be after the player's signature but nothing materialized, with what many considered a fallen or rejected sale. Since then, he has been linked with a number of other clubs, including Lazio.
He made his UEFA Champions League debut on September 18, 2007 in his side's 2-0 home victory over Celtic. Shaktar were eventually eliminated from the competition after an unsuccessful group stage.
[edit] International career
[edit] Euro 2004
Srna was part of the Croatian national team in Euro 2004, where he played in two games.[3]
[edit] 2006 World Cup
Srna starred in all three games of Croatia's 2006 World Cup campaign. He was strictly criticized for his penalty miss against Japan, although highly praised and remembered for his spectacular 30 yard free kick which put Croatia ahead against Australia in the infamous "Graham Poll three-yellow card" blunder match that ended 2-2 and saw Croatia therefore exit from the group stage.
In September 2006, Srna was temporarily dropped from the Croatian squad for a Euro 2008 qualifying match with Russia because of a late night partying spree in a local disco along with teammates Boško Balaban and Ivica Olić. [4]
[edit] Euro 2008
[edit] Qualifying
Srna was considered the hero of the match when he came on as a substitute against Macedonia in a Euro 2008 qualifying match and scored shortly after from a free kick which was shot into the right corner of the goal.[5] In the 88th minute he provided a cross which found fellow teammate Eduardo da Silva, and allowed him to score and snatch a win for Croatia.
[edit] Tournament
Since helping his country qualify for Euro 2008 with a strong qualifying campaign, Srna was unsurprisingly named in their 23 man squad for the current tournament. On June 12, Srna scored the opening goal in the 24th minute of Croatia's match with Germany in their second game of Group B. Croatia held out for a 2-1 victory over Germany.
[edit] International goals
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[edit] Playing style
Srna plays in the right midfield wing position for Croatia, but he plays in the right-back position for his club Shakhtar Donetsk. He is most well known for his ability to score from free kicks and makes precise crosses. Quick on his feet, he is talented in being able to constantly create an offensive game. While playing at national level, he is often praised for his hard work which sees him control the midfield battle of the game.
At club level, he plays in a further held back defensive position with a common habit and license to move further forward and assist in attacking chances. He is usually the first choice penalty and free kick taker for both his club and national team.
[edit] Personal life
Srna has on many occasions been portrayed as a family man. He has stated that he owes all his credentials to his father who kept him alive and faithful during the tough years of the war, helping him pursue his dream as a footballer. Before leaving Croatia to join for Shaktar, he gifted him with a brand new Mercedes. His father is known to be very proud of his son, whilst less is known about his mother. Srna is a practicing Catholic.
His brother, Igor, has Down's Syndrome. As a result, Srna dedicates all his goals to him, and even revealed a shirt under his jersey saying "Igor, svi smo uz tebe" ("Igor, we are all here for you") after scoring a goal against Macedonia.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- National Football Teams - Srna, Dario Player Details
- Croatian trio expelled from squad
- Darijo Srna profile, Player Details and Picture
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