Toni Šunjić

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Toni Šunjić
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Šunjić with Dynamo Moscow in 2017
Personal information
Full name Toni Šunjić[1]
Date of birth (1988-12-15) 15 December 1988 (age 33)
Place of birth Mostar, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Club information
Current team
 Henan Songshan Longmen
Number 23
Youth career
Zrinjski Mostar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2012 Zrinjski Mostar 76 (1)
2010–2011 → Kortrijk (loan) 15 (0)
2012–2014 Zorya Luhansk 63 (0)
2014–2015 Kuban Krasnodar 28 (1)
2015–2017 VfB Stuttgart 29 (3)
2017 → Palermo (loan) 7 (0)
2017–2020 Dynamo Moscow 77 (5)
2020–2021 Beijing Guoan 0 (0)
2020 → Henan Songshan Longmen (loan) 0 (0)
2021– Henan Songshan Longmen 19 (0)
National team
2008–2010 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 10 (0)
2012–2020 Bosnia and Herzegovina 41 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 December 2021

Toni Šunjić (Bosnian pronunciation: [tǒni ʃûːɲitɕ]; born 15 December 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chinese Super League club Henan Songshan Longmen.

Šunjić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, who loaned him to Kortrijk in 2010. In 2012, he joined Zorya Luhansk. Two years later, he moved to Kuban Krasnodar. The following year, he was transferred to VfB Stuttgart, who sent him on loan to Palermo in 2017. Šunjić signed with Dynamo Moscow later that year. In 2020, he switched to Beijing Guoan. Later that year, he went on a loan to Henan Songshan Longmen, with whom he signed permanently a year later.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šunjić made his senior international debut in 2012, earning over 40 caps until 2020. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club career[]

Early career[]

Šunjić came through youth academy of his hometown club Zrinjski Mostar.[2] He made his professional debut in UEFA Europa League qualifier against Partizan on 2 August 2007 at the age of 18.[3] On 3 August 2008, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Borac Banja Luka.[4] In August 2010, he was sent on a season-long loan to Belgian outfit Kortrijk.[5]

In January 2012, Šunjić joined Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.[6]

In July 2014, he switched to Russian side Kuban Krasnodar.[7]

VfB Stuttgart[]

In August 2015, Šunjić was transferred to German outfit VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee.[8] He made his official debut for the team against Hertha BSC on 12 September and managed to score a goal.[9]

Despite VfB Stuttgart's relegation to 2. Bundesliga in May 2016, Šunjić decided to stay at the club.[10] In January 2017, he was loaned to Italian side Palermo until the end of season.[11]

Dynamo Moscow[]

In June, Šunjić signed a two-year contract with Dynamo Moscow.[12] He made his competitive debut for the club on 18 July against Spartak Moscow.[13] On 3 November, he scored his first goal for Dynamo Moscow against Ural.[14]

In June 2019, he extended his contract until June 2021.[15]

Post-European career[]

In September 2020, Šunjić moved to Chinese team Beijing Guoan. Due to problems with his registration, he was sent on a three-month loan to Henan Songshan Longmen. In January 2021, he joined the club permanently.[16]

International career[]

Šunjić playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015

Šunjić was a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team for several years.[17]

In August 2012, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly game against Wales,[18] and debuted in that game on 17 August.[19]

In June 2014, Šunjić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition.[20] He made his tournament debut in the second group match against Nigeria on 22 June.[21]

On 31 August 2017, in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus, Šunjić scored his first senior international goal.[22]

He retired from international football on 24 June 2021.[23]

Personal life[]

Šunjić has a daughter named Stefani with his long-time girlfriend Viktoria.[24]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of match played 31 December 2021[25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Zrinjski Mostar 2007–08 Bosnian Premier League 7 0 3 0 1[a] 0 – 11 0
2008–09 Bosnian Premier League 23 1 3 0 4[b] 1[c] – 30 2
2009–10 Bosnian Premier League 28 0 7 1 2[d] 0 – 37 1
2010–11 Bosnian Premier League 5 0 0 0 6[e] 1[f] – 11 1
2011–12 Bosnian Premier League 13 0 3 1 – – 16 1
Total 76 1 16 2 13 2 – 105 5
Kortrijk (loan) 2010–11 Belgian First Division A 15 0 1 0 – – 16 0
Zorya Luhansk 2011–12 Ukrainian Premier League 10 0 1 0 – – 11 0
2012–13 Ukrainian Premier League 28 0 1 0 – – 29 0
2013–14 Ukrainian Premier League 25 0 1 0 – – 26 0
Total 63 0 3 0 – – 66 0
Kuban Krasnodar 2014–15 Russian Premier League 22 1 4 2 – – 26 3
2015–16 Russian Premier League 6 0 0 0 – – 6 0
Total 28 1 4 2 – – 32 3
VfB Stuttgart 2015–16 Bundesliga 19 1 3 1 – – 22 2
2016–17 2. Bundesliga 10 2 2 0 – – 12 2
Total 29 3 5 1 – – 34 4
Palermo (loan) 2016–17 Serie A 7 0 – – – 7 0
Dynamo Moscow 2017–18 Russian Premier League 27 3 1 0 – – 28 3
2018–19 Russian Premier League 29 1 1 0 – – 30 1
2019–20 Russian Premier League 19 0 0 0 – – 19 0
2020–21 Russian Premier League 2 1 0 0 0 0 – 2 1
Total 77 5 2 0 0 0 – 79 5
Henan Songshan Longmen (loan) 2020 Chinese Super League – – – 6[g] 0 6 0
Henan Songshan Longmen 2021 Chinese Super League 19 0 0 0 – – 19 0
Total 19 0 0 0 – 6 0 25 0
Career total 314 10 31 5 13 2 6 0 364 17
  1. ^ appearance in UEFA Cup qualifying
  2. ^ appearances in UEFA Cup qualifying
  3. ^ goal in UEFA Cup qualifying
  4. ^ appearances in UEFA Champions League qualifying
  5. ^ appearances in UEFA Europa League qualifying
  6. ^ goal in UEFA Europa League qualifying
  7. ^ appearances in Chinese Super League relegation play-offs

International[]

As of match played 4 September 2020[26]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2012 3 0
2013 2 0
2014 9 0
2015 6 0
2016 5 0
2017 4 1
2018 8 0
2019 3 0
2020 1 0
Total 41 1
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Šunjić goal.[26]
List of international goals scored by Toni Šunjić
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 31 August 2017 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus 28  Cyprus 1–0 2–3 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours[]

Zrinjski Mostar[25]

References[]

  1. ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of players: Bosnia and Herzegovina" (PDF). FIFA. 14 July 2014. p. 5. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Toni Šunjić i Marin Aničić: Ponos Zrinjskog i Mostara". hercegovina.info (in Croatian). 28 August 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Vremeplov: Partizan je tada 'plesao' na terenu, ali je UEFA bila 'cica sa dva lica'". hotspot.rs (in Serbian). 14 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Žižović donio bodove Zrinjskom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 3 August 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2008.
  5. ^ "Šunjić otišao, Đurić došao". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  6. ^ "Šunjić na korak do Zorye". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 18 January 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Službeno: Toni Šunjić potpisao za Kuban Krasnodar". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 9 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  8. ^ "Službeno: Toni Šunjić potpisao za njemački Stuttgart". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 27 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Prvijenac Šunjića, debi Ibiševića, Bayern i Borussia sigurni". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 12 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  10. ^ "Toni Šunjić: Ne idem u Kairat, ostajem u Stuttgartu!". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 6 July 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  11. ^ "Toni Šunjić potpisao ugovor s Palermom". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 20 January 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  12. ^ "Zvanično: Toni Šunjić novi član moskovskog Dynama". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 15 June 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Toni Šunjić debitovao za Dynamo u remiju protiv Spartaka". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 18 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Šunjić strijelac u remiju Dynama". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 3 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Potpisao na dvije godine: Toni Šunjić otklonio sve dileme o nastavku karijere". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 June 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
  16. ^ "Šunjić i zvanično u Henan Jianyeu". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 2 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  17. ^ "Predstavljamo Zmajeve: Toni Šunjić, dijete Zrinjskog i ponosni reprezentativac BiH". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 31 May 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  18. ^ "Sušić objavio spisak igrača za utakmicu protiv Velsa". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 3 August 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  19. ^ "Stevanović zablistao, crni niz prekinut". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  20. ^ "Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil". aljazeera.net (in Bosnian). 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  21. ^ "Poraz od Nigerije za raniji povratak kući iz Brazila". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 22 June 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  22. ^ "Zmajevi nakon šokantnog preokreta poraženi na Kipru". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  23. ^ "Toni Šunjić: Mislim da sam završio sa reprezentacijom". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 24 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  24. ^ "Toni Šunjić postao otac, čestitali mu bivši i sadašnji reprezentativci". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 30 September 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  25. ^ a b "T. Šunjić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  26. ^ a b "Toni Šunjić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 4 September 2020.

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