Božidar Radošević

Božidar Radošević (born 4 April 1989 in Split) better known by the nickname Rado, is a Croatian professional football goalkeeper, who is currently playing for Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Božidar Radošević
Radošević with Persepolis on training in 2020.
Personal information
Full name Božidar Radošević
Date of birth (1989-04-04) 4 April 1989
Place of birth Split, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Persepolis
Number 44
Youth career
Hajduk Split
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2011 Hajduk Split 14 (0)
2007–2008 → Hrvace (loan) 15 (0)
2008–2009 → Mosor (loan) 14 (0)
2009 → Imotski (loan) 13 (0)
2010 → Željezničar (loan) 1 (0)
2011 Budućnost 4 (0)
2012 Solin 14 (0)
2012–2013 Istra 1961 4 (0)
2013 Šibenik 11 (0)
2013–2014 Inter Zaprešić 36 (0)
2014 Koper 14 (0)
2015 Balmazújváros 15 (0)
2015–2016 Debrecen 32 (0)
2016– Persepolis 32 (0)
National team‡
2005 Croatia U17 14 (0)
2006 Croatia U19 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 August 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 October 2010

Personal life

He is the first of two sons of Ivica Radošević, who was also a goalkeeper and subsequently became a schoolteacher. His mother Zdravka is a lawyer. His younger brother, Dino, graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in Sarajevo.

In December 2015, Radošević married his long-time girlfriend, Mirela Buljubašić. In November 2017, they had their first child together, a son named Luciano.

Radošević is fluent in English and Persian, and can also communicate on Hungarian.

He is the owner of the goalkeeper gloves brand Panthers goalkeeper gloves together with his fellow goalkeeper Matko Obradović.

Career

A product of Hajduk Split academy, Radošević had several loan spells between 2007 and 2010 at lower level Croatian sides and at Željezničar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, before having his league debut for Hajduk in the 2010–11 season on 24 July 2010 against Istra 1961.[1]

In the 2010-2011 season Radošević played in Europa League for Hajduk Split. Radošević debuted in qualifying match against Unirea[2] and also performed in the group stage of competition in matches against AEK[3] and Anderlecht.[4]

Radošević was also capped for Croatia at youth levels, appearing in 15 matches for under-17 and under-19 national teams in 2005 and 2006.[5]

In the 2012 Radošević was the most responsible player for the remaining Solin among Croatian Second League, which brought him a transfer to Istra 1961.[6]

In Istra 1961 Radošević be kept only 8 months and in March 2013 terminated the contract because of debts and disagreements with coach Igor Pamić.[7]

In March 2013 temporarily joins the team Šibenik,[8] where he appeared in 11 games and in June 2013 becomes a free agent.

In July 2013 he signed a contract with Inter Zaprešić.[9]

After a great season in Inter Zaprešić, Radošević goes to Slovenia in Koper.[10]

Radošević is most remembered for his match against Neftchi Baku, which is the best result for Koper in Europa League.[11]

During the season the club was facing the result crisis after the best players left the club. This prompted president Ante Guberac to look for culprits in the players he personally led. From the first team are removing all foreign players led by Radošević. Players were faced with extremely inhumane working conditions and threats by the president Ante Guberac. After a month of work in inhumane conditions, some players have to agree with the club. Radošević has left the club in November 2014 and became a free agent.[12]

In January 2015 Radošević signed half year contract with Hungarian second division club Balmazújváros with the mission of saving the club from relegation.[13] Radošević and another five Croatian players have made a big miracle and they ensure the second division status for Balmazújváros.[14]

His great form in Hungary have not gone unnoticed by other clubs and in June 2015 signed two years contract with one of the biggest clubs in Hungary Debreceni VSC. He made his debut against Puskás Akadémia in a draw 1-1.[15] In Debreceni VSC Radosevic was a three times in a row named for the Player of the Month by the fans. He defended a complete season and helped the team to secure third place in the league.

After qualifying matches in Europa League and the failure of Debreceni VSC, he accepted the offer from Iranian club Persepolis and signed contract for two years.[16] In his new club, he made debut against Sanat Naft in front of 80,000 Persepolis fans. Persepolis won the game and Radosevic provided a clean sheet during the 90 minutes. Radošević enjoys great popularity in Iran and Tehran. He is with his loyalty, work and behavior deserved a special place in hearts of all Persepolis fans forever.[17]

Božidar Radošević in Tehran derby

Persepolis became the champion after 9 years with impressive statistics in Persian Gulf Pro League and also very successfully performed in the AFC Champions League 2017 where they have reached the semifinal.[18]

Great success was achieved with Croatian expert coach on the bench Branko Ivanković.

His second season didn’t perform that much, only 3 games but Radošević won Super Cup and again Persian Gulf Pro League. The team also reached the finals of the AFC Champions League 2018 which they lost against Kashima Antlers.[19] On 19 April 2018, he signed a three years contract extension with the Tehran-based club.[20]

Radošević third season in Persepolis was also successful. The team won three competitions Persian Gulf Pro League, Hazfi Cup and Super Cup. Radošević performed well in some matches but still was second choice in Persepolis. The first goalkeeper was Alireza Beiranvand. At the end of the season Croatian coach Branko Ivanković left the team and signed contract with Saudi Professional League team Al-Ahli.[21]

After Ivanković era Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon becomes the new coach of Persepolis. After three years of waiting, Radošević gets a chance as the first goalkeeper in front of Beiranvand which was an unexpected move by Calderon. First half season Rado performed perfectly without conceding a goal. He was selected for the half season best eleven in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Calderon left the bench in December 2019.[22]

In February 2020 he signs a new four-year contract making him the longest-serving foreigner in Persepolis history.[23]

Career statistics

Club
As of 20 August 2020
Club Division Season League Cup Continental Other Total
AppsCSAppsCSAppsCSAppsCSAppsCS
Istra 1961 Prva HNL 2012–13 4?????????
Šibenik Druga HNL 2012–13 11?????????
Inter Zaprešić Druga HNL 2013–14 36?????????
Koper PrvaLiga 2014–15 14?????????
Balmazújvárosi N.B. II 2014–15 15?????????
Debrecen N.B. I 2015–16 32?????????
Persepolis Pro League 2016–17 631000––73
2017–18 4200000042
2018–19 6222000084
2019–20 16112100001812
2020–21 0000000000
Total 32185300003721
Career Total ----------

Honours
Radošević celebrating third league title with Persepolis

Club
Željezničar
Budućnost
Persepolis

References
  1. Jurišić, Bernard (24 July 2010). "Hajduk gromovito ušao u prvenstvo". Sportnet.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. "Poljud: Hajduk - Unirea" (in Croatian). 19 August 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  3. "Hajduk 1:3 AEK Atena" (in Croatian). 1 December 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  4. "EL: Bijeli se poskliznuli u snježnoj Belgiji". Slobodna Dalmacija (in Croatian). 16 December 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  5. "CFF :. Statistics - Caps: Božidar Radošević". Croatian Football Federation. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  6. "Odlasci s Jadra: Radošević u Istru, Predojević u Švicarsku" (in Croatian). 4 July 2012. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
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  8. "Božo Radošević na korak do narančastog dresa" (in Croatian). HNK Šibenik. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 July 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "Bivši vratar Hajduka Radošević potpisao za Koper: Zadovoljan sam i ugovorom i uvjetima u klubu" [Former goalkeeper Hajduk Radosevic signs for Koper: I'm happy with contract and club conditions]. Slobodna Dalmacija (in Croatian). 31 May 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  11. "STJEPAN DEVERIĆ JE NOVI TRENER MLADINCEV KOPRA" (in Croatian). FC Koper. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  12. Ivica Čavka (21 November 2014). "Božidar Radošević napustio Koper" [Božidar Radošević left Koper]. Dalmatinski Portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  13. "Božidar Radošević u mađarskom drugoligašu" [Božidar Radosevic is in the Hungarian second division] (in Croatian). 6 January 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  14. Ivica Čavka (4 June 2015). "Kad vratar izvođača učini smiješnim: 'Panenka' ne prolazi kad je Radošević na golu". Dalmatinski Portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  15. "Radošević potpisao dvogodišnji ugovor s mađarskim Debrecenom" [Radošević had signed two-year contract with Hungarian Debreceni]. Slobodna Dalmacija (in Croatian). 24 June 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  16. Ivica Čavka (11 August 2016). "Božidar Radošević potpisao za iranski Persepolis" [Božidar Radošević is signed up for Iranian Persepolis]. Dalmatinski Portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 8 March 2018.
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  18. Blaž Duplančić (20 April 2017). "Božidar Radošević jedini stranac u ekipi Persepolisa koja je nakon devet godina osvojila naslov prvaka!". Dalmatinski Portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  19. Blaž Duplančić (8 April 2018). "Božidar Radošević je drugu sezonu zaredom prvak Irana" (in Croatian). Dalmatinski Portal. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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