Haris Škoro

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Haris Škoro (born September 2, 1962. in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina) is a former Yugoslav and Bosnian football player.

He started playing football in UNIS Vogošća. After that, this still talented youngster at the time, left to NK Bosna Visoko for which he played for one season. He was spotted there by FK Željezničar officials who wanted him to come and play for them. In 1982, he made his debut in FK Željezničar's blue shirt. This powerful striker played a little more than 100 games for the club. He was a part of the great generation which have managed to reach the 1984-1985 UEFA Cup semifinals.

That same year, he made his debut for Yugoslav national team as well. He has collected 15 caps in following years. He also scored four goals and played in the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Yugoslavia.

In 1987, he moved to Dinamo Zagreb as the Miroslav Blažević's biggest wish at the time. He made 30 appearances in the league and scored 14 goals. After only one season in Dinamo, he went to Italian Torino. He stayed there for three seasons (87 games, 17 goals).

He moved to Switzerland in 1992. as he has signed a contract with FC Zürich. He played for this Swiss club until 1995. After that, he played for FC Baden before he finally ended his career in 1996. Unfortunately, he has never played an official game for the Bosnian national team as it did not play any before 1996. because of the war.

He lives in Switzerland.