Ervin Zukanović

Ervin Zukanović (Bosnian pronunciation: [ěrʋin zukâːnoʋitɕ]; born 11 February 1987) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Süper Lig club Fatih Karagümrük.

Ervin Zukanović
Zukanović with Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015
Personal information
Full name Ervin Zukanović
Date of birth (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987
Place of birth Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Fatih Karagümrük
Number 87
Youth career
Željezničar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2006 Željezničar 7 (0)
2006–2007 Austria Lustenau II 20 (0)
2008 Sulzberg 5 (0)
2008 Uerdingen 05 9 (0)
2009–2010 Dender 53 (2)
2010–2011 Eupen 36 (3)
2011–2013 Kortrijk 56 (8)
2013–2015 Gent 34 (2)
2014–2015 → Chievo (loan) 29 (2)
2015–2016 Sampdoria 16 (3)
2016–2018 Roma 9 (0)
2016–2017 → Atalanta (loan) 19 (0)
2017–2018 → Genoa (loan) 31 (0)
2018–2019 Genoa 25 (0)
2019–2020 Al-Ahli 3 (0)
2020 SPAL 3 (0)
2020– Fatih Karagümrük 8 (2)
National team‡
2012–2019 Bosnia and Herzegovina 38 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 November 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 8 September 2019

Zukanović started his professional career at Željezničar. After leaving the club, he had short spells with Austria Lustenau II, Sulzberg and Uerdingen 05, before settling in Belgium, where he played for Dender, Eupen, Kortrijk and Gent. In 2014, he was loaned to Chievo. The following year, Zukanović signed with Sampdoria. One year after, he moved to Roma, who loaned him to Atalanta in 2016 and to Genoa in 2017, with whom he signed permanently the following year. In 2019, Zukanović joined Al-Ahli. The following year, he signed with SPAL. Later that year, he moved to Fatih Karagümrük.

Zukanović made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2012, earning over 30 caps until 2019.

Club career

Early career

Zukanović came through youth academy of his hometown club Željezničar. He made his professional debut in 2005.[1] After leaving Željezničar, he had short spells with mostly lower-league teams like Austria Lustenau II, FC Sulzberg and Uerdingen.[2]

In January 2009, he joined Belgian side Dender.[3] On 7 March, he scored his first professional goal against Genk.[4]

In July 2010, he went to Eupen.[5]

On 29 June 2011, he was transferred to Kortrijk.[6]

In January 2013, he moved to Gent.[7]

Chievo

On 20 June 2014, Zukanović was sent on a season-long loan to Italian team Chievo, with an option to make the transfer permanent.[8] He made his official debut for the club on 24 September.[9] On 26 October, he scored his first goal for Chievo.[10]

On 12 June 2015, Chievo exercised their buy option and signed Zukanović permanently.[11]

Sampdoria

Just a month later, Zukanović was transferred to Sampdoria for a fee of €3 million plus Fabrizio Cacciatore.[12] He made his competitive debut for the club in UEFA Europa League qualifier against Vojvodina on 30 July.[13] A month later, he made his league debut against Napoli.[14] On 25 October, Zukanović netted his first goal for Sampdoria in a triumph over Hellas Verona.[15]

Roma

On 29 January 2016, Zukanović completed his move to Roma, who paid €1.5 million for the initial loan, with buy option set at €2.5 million. He joined fellow Bosnian internationals Edin Džeko and Miralem Pjanić.[16] The following day, he debuted for the club and provided an assist in a win over Frosinone.[17] A month later, Roma effectuated their buy clause and signed Zukanović on a contract expiring in June 2019.[18] On 8 March, he made his UEFA Champions League debut in a loss to Real Madrid.[19]

In July 2016, Zukanović was loaned to Atalanta until the end of season.[20]

Genoa

On 12 July 2017, Zukanović joined Genoa on loan, with an obligation to buy after certain conditions are met.[21] He debuted in a home loss to Lazio on 17 September.[22]

In June 2018, Genoa signed Zukanović on a three-year contract.[23]

Later stage of career

In August 2019, Zukanović was transferred to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli for an undisclosed fee.[24]

On 31 January 2020, Zukanović signed a contract with SPAL until the end of season, with an option to extend it for another year.[25]

In August 2020, he joined Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük on a two-year deal.[26]

International career

In October 2012, Zukanović received his first senior call-up to Bosnia and Herzegovina, for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Lithuania.[27] He debuted in a home win over latter on 16 October.[28]

Zukanović was selected in Bosnia and Herzegovina's preliminary squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He failed to join the team, which had a training camp in the United States, due to visa problems. However, he later blamed the Bosnian FA, which subsequently got him dropped from the squad.[29]

Zukanović retired from international football on 20 October 2020.[30]

Personal life

Zukanović married his long-time girlfriend Emina in July 2011. They have three children, a girl named Alin and two boys named Armin and Din.[31]

He possesses Belgian passport since 2015.[32]

Zukanović is a practicing Muslim; along with international teammates Ibrahim Šehić, Muhamed Bešić, Armin Hodžić, Izet Hajrović, Sead Kolašinac and Edin Višća he visited a mosque in Zenica during national team concentration.[33]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 8 November 2020[34]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Željezničar 2005–06 Bosnian Premier League 7000–70
Austria Lustenau II 2006–07 Austrian Regionalliga West 200––200
Sulzberg 2007–08 Vorarlbergliga 50––50
Uerdingen 05 2008–09 Oberliga Niederrhein 90––90
Dender 2008–09 Belgian First Division A 20100–201
2009–10 Belgian First Division B 33120–351
Total 53220–552
Eupen 2010–11 Belgian First Division A 36310–373
Kortrijk 2011–12 Belgian First Division A 35371–424
2012–13 Belgian First Division A 21520–235
Total 56891–659
Gent 2012–13 Belgian First Division A 15010–160
2013–14 Belgian First Division A 19230–222
Total 34240–382
Chievo (loan) 2014–15 Serie A 29200–292
Sampdoria 2015–16 Serie A 1631020193
Roma 2015–16 Serie A 90–10100
Atalanta (loan) 2016–17 Serie A 19000–190
Genoa (loan) 2017–18 Serie A 31000–310
Genoa 2018–19 Serie A 25020–270
Total 56020–580
Al-Ahli 2019–20 Saudi Professional League 30100040
SPAL 2019–20 Serie A 30––30
Fatih Karagümrük 2020–21 Süper Lig 8200–82
Career total 363222013038623

International
As of match played 8 September 2019[35]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
201220
201340
201400
201560
201660
201750
201890
201960
Total380

References
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