Elsad Zverotić

Elsad Zverotić

Zverotić in 2014
Personal information
Full nameElsad Zverotić[1]
Date of birth31 October 1986
Place of birthBerane, SFR Yugoslavia
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing positionDefensive midfielder / Right back
Club information
Current team
FC Sion
Number2
Youth career
2002–2003FK Berane
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2003–2004FC Bazenheid30(2)
2004–2008FC Wil114(2)
2008–2011FC Luzern84(2)
2011–2013Young Boys58(1)
2013–2015Fulham16(0)
2015-FC Sion2(0)
National team‡
2004Switzerland U181(0)
2007–2008Montenegro U216(1)
2008–Montenegro52(5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:38, 16 February 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:38, 16 February 2015 (UTC)

Elsad Zverotić (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Eлcaд Звepoтић, born 31 October 1986) is a Montenegrin professional footballer, who is playing for FC Sion. He also plays for the Montenegro national team as a defender.

Club career

Zverotić with BSC Young Boys in 2012

Early career

Zverotić began his professional career for FC Bazenheid as a 17-year-old. He was particularly prolific for the club, scoring twelve times in twenty two games. His efforts attracted the attention of FC Wil, who signed him in 2004. Although he played a much more defensive role for Wil, he played well over 100 games in four years for club. He then moved to FC Luzern, with whom he played 84 games. On 14 July 2010, he was a trialist for Leicester City, but ultimately opted to stay with Luzern. He moved to BSC Young Boys in the 2011/12 pre-season.

Young Boys

Zverotić joined BSC Young Boys in the summer of 2011.[2] In 2012-13 UEFA Europa League Group A, Zverotić scored a memorable goal against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22, 2012.[3]

Fulham

On 2 September 2013, Zverotić signed a two-year contract with Fulham, with the option for an additional year for an undisclosed fee.[4] He made his debut in the League Cup in an impressive win over Everton in September 2013. Zverotić left Fulham by mutual consent on 16 February 2015.[5]

International career

After beginning his career in Switzerland, Zverotić was called up by Switzerland's under-18 side. However, following this, he pledged his international career to his native Montenegro. He played his first match for the Montenegro U21 team against Albania on 2 May 2007. On 7 September 2010, Zverotić scored the winning goal for Montenegro against Bulgaria in a Euro 2012 qualifier. A year later, he scored his second international goal, in another qualifier against England.

References

  1. ↑ "Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists" (PDF). Premier League. 4 February 2014. p. 14. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Vijesti: Elsad Zverotić od ljeta u Jang Bojsu February 9, 2011. By Admir HAVERIĆ
  3. ↑ Yahoo! Sports: Liverpool 2-2 Young Boys: Zverotic wonder goal halts Reds progression late on 22 November 2012. By Tom Marshall-Baily
  4. ↑ "Transfer deadline day: Elsad Zverotic joins Fulham". BBC Sport. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  5. ↑ "Zverotić & Fazlic Depart". Fulham F.C. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.

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