Ivan Ergić is a retired Serbian footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
Ergić fled the Yugoslav wars and settled in Australia, where he began his football career with Perth Glory in 1999.
In 2000, Ergić signed with Juventus FC but was loaned to FC Basel to gain experience.
Biography
Early Life
Ivan Ergić was born in the coastal town of Šibenik in SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia, and grew up in the nearby village of Gaćelezi. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, his family fled the Yugoslav wars and settled in Carnarvon, Western Australia, in 1997. Ergić's passion for football led him to train at the Australian Institute of Sport on a government-funded scholarship, setting the stage for his future career.
Club Career
Ergić signed his first professional contract with Perth Glory in 1999, where he quickly made an impact by helping the team finish as division winners in the 1999–2000 NSL season. He scored a crucial 'golden goal' in the semi-final, propelling the club to its first-ever final. In 2000, he joined Juventus FC but was loaned to FC Basel to gain experience. At Basel, he enjoyed significant success, winning multiple Swiss Super League titles and cups during his tenure from 2001 to 2009. After leaving Basel, he played for Bursaspor from 2009 to 2011.
International Career
Ergić initially represented the Australian under-20 national team but opted to play for Serbia instead. He was named to the Serbian squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and made his international debut shortly before the tournament. He continued to contribute to the national team until 2008, showcasing his skills on the international stage.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Ergić earned numerous honors, including multiple league titles with Basel and a Turkish Super League title with Bursaspor. His journey from a war-torn country to professional football in Europe is a testament to his resilience and talent, leaving a lasting impact on the clubs he represented and the national team he chose to play for.
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Career & Clubs
Perth Glory
Ergić was born in the coastal town of Šibenik in SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia but was raised in the near-by village of Gaćelezi. Following the Breakup of Yugoslavia family Ergić fled from the Yugoslav wars to Australia and settled in Carnarvon, Western Australia in 1997. The young Ergić later and trained at the Australian Institute of Sport on a government-funded football scholarship. Ergić signed his first professional football contract with Perth Glory in 1999 and helped the club finish the regular 1999–2000 NSL season as division winners. In the final-series he scored a 'golden goal' in the semi-final to send the club into their first ever final. The 2000 NSL Grand Final was held on 11 June and Glory took a three-goal lead by half time, but their opponents Wollongong Wolves pulled the game back and it ended in a 3–3 draw. The score remained level, even after extra time. The Wolves won the penalty shoot-out and Scott Chipperfield won the Joe Marston Medal as man of the match.
Basel
2000–01
In July 2000, Ergić signed for Italian Serie A team Juventus. However, he was immediately loaned out to Swiss side FC Basel, so that he could gain playing experience. He joined Basel's first team for their 2000–01 season under head coach Christian Gross, who started his second season with the club in that position. After playing in one test game, Ergić played his domestic league debut for his new club in the away game on 5 August as Basel were…
Ergić represented the Australian under-20 national team in a friendly against South Korea in February 1999, scoring in a 3–2 loss. However, Ergić did not choose to play international football for Australia, and instead chose Serbia. On 15 May 2006, he was named as a member of the squad to take part at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. He made his international debut in Serbia & Montenegro's 1–1 draw with Uruguay at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade on 27 May 2006. He left the national team 2007, but he returned in 2008.
- Club
- FC Basel (2001–2009)
- Club
- Juventus FC (2000–2001)
- Club
- Bursaspor (2009–2011)
- Club
- Perth Glory FC (1999–2000)
- Club
- Serbia men's national football team (2006–2008)
- Club
- Perth Glory FC (1998–1999)
- Club
- Juventus FC (1999–1999)
- National team
- Serbia
Legacy
Perth Glory National Soccer League: 1999–2000 Basel Schweizer Cup: 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008 Swiss Super League: 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008 Uhrencup: 2003, 2006, 2008 Bursaspor Turkish Super League: 2009–10
Clubs
- Perth Glory FC1998–1999
- Juventus FC1999–1999
- Perth Glory FC1999–2000
- Juventus FC2000–2001
- FC Basel2001–2009
- Serbia men's national football team2006–2008
- Bursaspor2009–2011
Played together with
Aaron RamseyJuventus FC · 2019–2022
Abdoulay KonkoJuventus FC · 2004–2007
Abdoulaye BambaJuventus FC
Abdulrahman TaiwoBursaspor- Aboubacar FofanaJuventus FC
Adam HughesPerth Glory FC · 2011–2012
Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2010–2012- Adam TaggartPerth Glory FC · 2016
Adama TraoréFC Basel · 2015
Adem KoçakBursaspor · 2011–2012- Adilson Tavares VarelaFC Basel · 2007–2013
- Admir SmajićFC Basel · 1993–1997
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Identifiers & aliases
Ivan Ergić is a retired Serbian footballer who played as a midfielder.
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