Marko Šimić (footballer, born 1988)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Marko Šimić | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 23 January 1988||
Place of birth | Rijeka, Croatia | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Radnički Kragujevac | ||
Number | 9 | ||
Youth career | |||
2001–2003 | Rijeka | ||
2003–2007 | Dinamo Zagreb | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008 | Daugava Daugavpils | 20 | (4) |
2008–2009 | FC Khimki | 3 | (0) |
2009–2010 | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 8 | (1) |
2010–2011 | Vasas SC | 16 | (3) |
2011–2012 | Ferencváros | 8 | (1) |
2012 | Bełchatów | 5 | (0) |
2012–2013 | Mura 05 | 7 | (1) |
2013–2014 | Inter Zaprešić | 3 | (0) |
2015 | Pordenone | 1 | (0) |
2015 | Becamex Bình Dương | 6 | (4) |
2016 | Đồng Tháp | 9 | (4) |
2016 | Long An | 10 | (3) |
2017 | Negeri Sembilan | 13 | (7) |
2017 | Melaka United | 9 | (9) |
2018–2022 | Persija Jakarta | 91 | (61) |
2022– | Radnički Kragujevac | 4 | (1) |
National team | |||
2006–2007 | Croatia U19 | 2 | (0) |
2009 | Croatia U20 | 4 | (0) |
2009–2010 | Croatia U21 | 7 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2022 |
Marko Šimić (born 23 January 1988) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Radnički 1923 Kragujevac in the Serbian SuperLiga.
Club career
Šimić was born in Rijeka.
Negeri Sembilan
On 6 January 2017, Šimić joined Malaysia Premier League side Negeri Sembilan.[3]
Melaka United
On 10 June 2017, Šimić signed with Melaka United after being dropped by Negeri Sembilan.[4] He made his debut for Melaka United in a 1–1 draw against PKNS on 1 July 2017.
Persija Jakarta
On 27 December 2017, Šimić signed with Persija Jakarta after not reaching agreement with Kelantan FA.[5] Šimić made his Persija debut in a pre-season friendly against Persika Karawang on 30 December.[6]
On 8 January 2018, Šimić made his first goal for the club in a tournament 2018 Suramadu Super Cup against Madura United, as his team drew 2–2.[7]
In 2018 Indonesia President's Cup, Šimić scored a brace in Persija's 3–0 final win over Bali United. He also won the best player title and became a top scorer with 11 goals at that tournament.[8] On 28 February 2018, Šimić made his international goal for Persija with scored a hat-trick in a 4–1 AFC Cup win over Tampines Rovers,[9] and a month later, he made his league debut in the 2018 Liga 1 for Persija on 23 March in a draw 0–0 against Bhayangkara.[10] On 31 March, Šimić scored his first league goal for Persija in the first half 1–1 draw over Arema, and in the second half, he also scored for the team, he scored in the 52nd minute, in which Šimić scored 2 goals and Persija won over Arema 3–1 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.[11][12]
On 10 April 2018, in continuation the AFC Cup competition, he scored a quat-trick as Persija claimed a 4–0 win over Johor Darul Ta’zim.[13] Šimić also became the first player to scored a hat-trick twice and a quat-trick in 2018 AFC Cup.[14] In 2018, Šimić brought Persija Jakarta to the eleventh Liga 1 champion. Šimić has won the Golden Boot award after he finished the 2019 season as the top goal-scorer in the Liga 1 with 28 goals.[15]
On 2 October 2021, Šimić scored his goal for Persija against Persiraja Banda Aceh as his team won 1–0, Persija's victory over Persiraja was determined by a Šimić goal through a penalty kick in the 70th minute, Simic's goal is also his 50th record during strengthening with Persija Jakarta.[16]
On 26 April 2022, Šimić terminates contract unilaterally with Persija after his salary was cut when 2020 Liga 1 was stopped.[17]
International career
Šimić has represented Croatia internationally at U19, U20 and U21 level.
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Continental[c] | Others | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Daugava | 2008 | Virslīga | 20 | 4 | – | – | – | – | 20 | 4 | ||||
Khimki | 2009 | Russian Premier League | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3 | 0 | ||||
Lokomotiva | 2010–11 | 1. HNL | 8 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 8 | 1 | ||||
Vasas | 2011–12 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 20 | 5 | ||
Ferencváros | 2011–12 | Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 8 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 8 | 1 | ||||
Bełchatów | 2012–13 | Ekstraklasa | 5 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 5 | 0 | ||||
Mura 05 | 2012–13 | PrvaLiga | 7 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 7 | 1 | ||||
Inter Zaprešić | 2013–14 | 2. HNL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | 4 | 0 | |||
Pordenone | 2014–15 | Serie C | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | ||||
Becamex Bình Dương | 2015 | V.League 1 | 6 | 4 | – | – | – | – | 6 | 4 | ||||
Đồng Tháp | 2016 | V.League 1 | 9 | 4 | – | – | – | – | 9 | 4 | ||||
Loang An | 2016 | V.League 1 | 10 | 3 | – | – | – | – | 10 | 3 | ||||
Negeri Sembilan | 2017 | Liga Premier | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | – | – | – | 19 | 9 | |||
Melaka United | 2017 | Liga Super | 9 | 9 | – | 3 | 3 | – | – | 12 | 12 | |||
Persija Jakarta | 2018 | Liga 1 | 30 | 18 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 9 | 6[d] | 11 | 43 | 38 | |
2019 | Liga 1 | 32 | 28 | 6 | 5 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 40 | 34 | |||
2020 | Liga 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 5[e] | 6 | 7 | 7 | |||
2021 | Liga 1 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 7[f] | 2 | 34 | 16 | |||
Total | 91 | 61 | 6 | 5 | – | 9 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 124 | 95 | |||
Radnički Kragujevac | 2022–23 | Serbian SuperLiga | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 4 | 1 | |||
Career total | 214 | 99 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 262 | 150 |
- ^ Includes Magyar Kupa, Croatian Football Cup, Malaysia FA Cup and Piala Indonesia.
- ^ Includes Ligakupa and Malaysia Cup.
- ^ Includes AFC Cup and AFC Champions League.
- ^ Appearances in Indonesia President's Cup.
- ^ Appearances in East Java Governor Cup.
- ^ Appearances in Menpora Cup.
Honours
Club
Daugava Daugavpils
Becamex Bình Dương
Persija Jakarta
Individual
- Indonesia President's Cup Top Goalscorer: 2018
- Indonesia President's Cup Best Player: 2018[23]
- Liga 1 Top Goalscorer: 2019[24]
- Liga 1 Team of the Season: 2019[25]
- East Java Governor Cup Top Goalscorer: 2020[26]
- APPI Indonesia Soccer Awards Best Forward: 2019
- APPI Indonesia Soccer Awards Best Goal: 2019
- APPI Indonesia Soccer Awards Best XI: 2019
- Liga 1 Goal of the Month: December 2021[27]
References
- ^ "Marko Šimić". persija.id. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Marko Šimić: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ Vidic, Simic, – Negeri Sembilan sign 4 new foreigners ahead of 2017 MPL; stadium.my, 6 January 2017
- ^ MU ikat Simic (in Indonesian). Berita Harian. 10 June 2017
- ^ "Marko Simic Ungkap Alasan Pilih Persija Jakarta | Goal.com" (in Indonesian).
- ^ "Debut Marko Simic Puaskan Pelatih Persija" (in Indonesian). jawapos.com. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Gol Debut Simic Selamatkan Persija dari Kekalahan vs Madura United" (in Indonesian). jawapos.com. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Marko Simic Sabet Gelar Top Skor dan Pemain Terbaik Piala Presiden 2018" (in Indonesian). Bolalob. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "AFC Cup 2018: Goal's Player of the Week - Persija Jakarta's Marko Simic". Goal. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "BHAYANGKARA VS. PERSIJA 0 - 0" (in Indonesian). Soccerway.com. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Persija Vs Arema FC - Marko Simic Cetak Gol Debut di Liga 1, tetapi Masih Imbang" (in Indonesian). bolasport.com. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Persija Hajar Arema FC 3-1, Marko Simic Cetak Dua Gol" (in Indonesian). cnnindonesia.com. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Simic on fire as Persija Jakarta thrash Johor Darul Ta'zim". FOX Sports Asia. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Marko Simic Jadi Pemain Pertama Dua Kali Hattrick di Piala AFC 2018" (in Indonesian). Tribun News. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Bola.com (22 December 2019). "Ungkapan Marko Simic Setelah Menggondol Sepatu Emas Shopee Liga 1 2019". bola.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "4 Fakta Menarik Usai Persija Menang Tipis atas Persiraja di BRI Liga 1: Gol Spesial Marko Simic" (in Indonesian). bola.com. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
- ^ Robbani, Muhammad. "Persija Jawab Isu Marko Simic Tidak Digaji Setahun". sepakbola (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ "Marko Šimić". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "Marko Šimić". Flashscore.com. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "Persija Juara Liga 1 2018". detik. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "Tumbangkan Bali United, Persija Juarai Piala Presiden 2018". kompas. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ Ridwan, Muhammad (25 April 2021). "Persija Jakarta Juara Piala Menpora 2021". goal.com. Goal. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Marko Simic Sabet Gelar Top Skor dan Pemain Terbaik Piala Presiden 2018". bolalob.com.
- ^ "Daftar Top Skor Akhir Liga 1 2019: Marko Simic Unggul 10 Gol". www.indosport.com.
- ^ Baru, PT Liga Indonesia. "Inilah Tim Terbaik Shopee Liga 1 2019". liga-indonesia.id. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ "Marko Simic Masih Jadi Top Scorer di Piala Gubernur Jatim 2020". bola.okezone.com.
- ^ "Marko Simic telah melesakkan gol kala Persija Jakarta bersua PSM Makassar pada pekan ke-16 BRI Liga 1 2021/2022. Oleh TSG, gol itu dinobatkan sebagai gol terbaik BRI Liga 1 2021/2022 edisi Desember 2021". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
External links
- Marko Šimić at the Croatian Football Federation
- Marko Šimić at Soccerway
- HLSZ (in Hungarian)
- CS1 Indonesian-language sources (id)
- CS1 maint: url-status
- Articles with short description
- Use dmy dates from March 2021
- CFF player ID not in Wikidata
- Soccerway template with ID not in Wikidata
- Articles with Hungarian-language sources (hu)
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Rijeka
- Croatian footballers
- Association football forwards
- Latvian Higher League players
- Russian Premier League players
- Croatian Football League players
- Nemzeti Bajnokság I players
- Ekstraklasa players
- Slovenian PrvaLiga players
- Second Football League (Croatia) players
- Serie C players
- V.League 1 players
- Malaysia Premier League players
- Malaysia Super League players
- Liga 1 (Indonesia) players
- Serbian SuperLiga players
- FC Daugava players
- FC Khimki players
- NK Lokomotiva Zagreb players
- Vasas SC players
- Ferencvárosi TC footballers
- GKS Bełchatów players
- ND Mura 05 players
- NK Inter Zaprešić players
- Pordenone Calcio players
- Becamex Binh Duong FC players
- Dong Thap FC players
- Long An FC players
- Negeri Sembilan FA players
- Melaka United F.C. players
- Persija Jakarta players
- FK Radnički 1923 players
- Croatian expatriate footballers
- Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Latvia
- Expatriate footballers in Latvia
- Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Russia
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- Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Indonesia
- Expatriate footballers in Indonesia
- Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Serbia
- Expatriate footballers in Serbia
- Croatia youth international footballers
- Croatia under-21 international footballers