Igor Burzanović
Igor Burzanović is a retired Montenegrin international footballer known for his midfield prowess.
He played for Nagoya Grampus in Japan from 2009 to 2011, expanding his international experience.
Burzanović joined Red Star Belgrade in January 2007, one of the most prestigious clubs in Serbia.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Igor Burzanović is a retired Montenegrin international footballer known for his skills as a midfielder. He began his football journey at FK Budućnost Podgorica, where he quickly made a name for himself as a promising talent. His early career was marked by his dedication and performance, which led him to become a star player for his club.
Club Career
In December 2006, Burzanović signed with the prestigious Serbian club Red Star Belgrade, marking a significant step in his career. He joined the team on January 8, 2007, and became a valuable member of the squad. After a successful stint, he returned to FK Budućnost Podgorica in 2009, where he scored 10 goals before moving to Japan to play for Nagoya Grampus from 2009 to 2011. His career took him to various clubs, including a brief trial with Buriram United in Thailand, a season with FC Irtysh Pavlodar in Kazakhstan, and a stint with Hunan Billows in China in 2015. In February 2016, he returned to his roots at Budućnost, signing a contract until the end of the season.
International Career
Burzanović's international career began with the FR Yugoslavia U-17 team, and he later played for the Serbia and Montenegro national under-21 team. After the dissolution of the state union in 2006, he chose to represent Montenegro. He made his debut for the Montenegro national team in 2007, scoring the game-winning penalty in a historic match against Hungary. His contributions to the national team solidified his reputation, and he was recognized as Montenegro's best player in 2004.
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Career & Clubs
He was a member of FK Budućnost Podgorica since he started playing first team football. In following years Burzanović was the star player on the team. He was considered one of the most promising Montenegrin players. Burzanović signed for Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade from FK Budućnost Podgorica in December 2006, joining the team on 8 January 2007. He has since then been a valuable member of the team. In 2009 Igor returned to his first club FK Budućnost Podgorica. After scoring 10 goals there, he moved to Japan to play for Nagoya Grampus. In August 2012, Burzanović signed for Buriram United for a trial period which ended quickly. In August 2013, he signed again for Buducnost Podgorica. In February 2014, Burzanović signed for Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Irtysh Pavlodar, leaving the club in December of the same year after one season. On 30 January 2015, Burzanović transferred to China League One side Hunan Billows. In February 2016, Burzanović once again returned to his boyhood club Budućnost, signing a contract until the end of season.
As early as 2002, he was part of the FR Yugoslavia U-17 team at the 2002 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship. Burzanović was a constant member of Serbia and Montenegro national under-21 football team. On 8 June 2005, Burzanović earned his first and only cap for Serbia and Montenegro as a substitute for Miloš Marić in the third minute of second-half stoppage time against Italy. The friendly match, which took place in the Canadian city of Toronto, finished as a 1–1 draw. When the state-union of Serbia and Montenegro was dissolved in May 2006, Burzanović opted to represent his native Montenegro on the international scene, and played in the first match of the Montenegro national football team in 2007, where he scored the game-winning goal from a penalty shot in a 2–1 victory over Hungary. He was officially acknowledged as Montenegro's best player and received the award in 2004.
As of 15 April 2020
International goals
Scores and results list Montenegro's goal tally first.
- Club
- Hunan Billows F.C. (2015–2015)
- Club
- Nagoya Grampus (2009–2011)
- Club
- FK Crvena zvezda (2007–2009)
- Club
- FK Budućnost Podgorica (1998–2006)
- Club
- Buriram United F.C.
- Club
- FK Budućnost Podgorica (2009–2009)
- Club
- FK Budućnost Podgorica (2013–2013)
- Club
- FC Irtysh Pavlodar (2014–2014)
- Club
- FK Budućnost Podgorica (2016–)
- Club
- Montenegro men's national football team (2007–2008)
- National team
- Montenegro
- Club
- Serbia national under-21 football team
Clubs
- FK Budućnost Podgorica2016current
- Buriram United F.C.current
- Serbia national under-21 football teamcurrent
- FK Budućnost Podgorica1998–2006
- FK Crvena zvezda2007–2009
- Montenegro men's national football team2007–2008
- FK Budućnost Podgorica2009–2009
- Nagoya Grampus2009–2011
- FK Budućnost Podgorica2013–2013
- FC Irtysh Pavlodar2014–2014
- Hunan Billows F.C.2015–2015
Played together with
Abiola DaudaFK Crvena zvezda · 2013–2014- Aboubakar OumarouFK Crvena zvezda · 2008–2009
- Aboubakar OumarouFK Crvena zvezda · 2009–2009
Adisak KraisornBuriram United F.C. · 2011–2014
Admir AdrovićFK Budućnost Podgorica · 2011–2013- Admir AdrovićFK Budućnost Podgorica · 2014–2014
- Adriano PimentaNagoya Grampus · 2001–2001
- Akira KawaguchiNagoya Grampus · 1995–1995
- Akira TakeuchiNagoya Grampus · 2006–2011
- Akira TakeuchiNagoya Grampus · 2015
- Akiyoshi OhashiNagoya Grampus
- Akiyoshi YoshidaNagoya Grampus · 1985–1994
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Identifiers & aliases
Igor Burzanović is a retired Montenegrin international footballer.
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