Vedran Kukoč
Vedran Kukoč (born 26 January 1976, in Split) is a Croatian professional football player currently not attached to a club. His last team was Malaysian Super League side Perak. His preferred position is central defence.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vedran Kukoč | ||
Date of birth | 26 January 1976 | ||
Place of birth | Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1992–1993 | RNK Split | ||
1994–1996 | Primorac | ||
1999 | Posušje | ||
2000–2001 | Osijek | 5 | (1) |
2001–2002 | Šibenik | 14 | (0) |
2003–2005 | Solin | 40 | (5) |
2005–2007 | Perak | ||
2008 | Primorac | 6 | (0) |
2009 | Jadran Kaštel Sućurac | 2 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 December 2006 |
Kukoč previously played for NK Osijek and HNK Šibenik in the Croatian Prva HNL.[1]
Upon his signing for Perak, coach Steve Darby described Kukoč as "a solid player who is good in the air, very intelligent and very experienced".[2] His assured performances confirmed Kukoč's status as a fan favourite. While at Perak, he was affectionately nicknamed Cookie by their fans.
Kukoc requested, and was subsequently granted, a release at the end of the 2007 season as he wanted to get married.
References
- "Statistika: Vedran Kukoč" (in Croatian). Hrvatska nogometna liga. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- "Perak sign up Kukoc to ease their back pain". The Star. 23 November 2005. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
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