Klemen Lavrič is a retired Slovenian footballer known for his role as a striker.
He was voted the second-best player in the 2. Bundesliga during the 2004–05 season, only behind Lukas Podolski.
Lavrič earned 25 caps for the Slovenia national team, scoring 6 goals during his international career.
Biography
Early Life
Klemen Lavrič was born in Trbovlje, Slovenia, where he began his football journey at a young age. He initially played for local club Rudar Trbovlje before moving to NK Rudar Velenje, where he honed his skills as a forward. His talent quickly became evident, leading him to pursue a professional career in football.
Career
Lavrič's professional career took off when he joined HNK Hajduk Split in Croatia, marking his first experience outside Slovenia. He later moved to Dynamo Dresden in Germany, where he made a significant impact during the 2004–05 season, being voted the second-best player in the 2. Bundesliga. One of his most memorable moments came when he scored a stunning bicycle kick against Rot-Weiß Erfurt, which was later awarded Goal of the Year in Germany for 2004.
After a successful stint at MSV Duisburg, where he contributed to the team's promotion back to the Bundesliga, Lavrič had a brief period in Japan with Omiya Ardija before returning to Europe to play for SK Sturm Graz in Austria. His final club was FC St. Gallen in Switzerland, where he made an impressive debut by scoring in his first match.
International Career
On the international stage, Lavrič represented Slovenia, earning 25 caps and scoring 6 goals. He made his debut in a World Cup qualification match against Scotland in 2004 and played his last match in 2008 against Denmark. His contributions to the national team were significant during his active years, showcasing his skills on a larger platform.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Trbovlje, Lavrič started playing football for domestic Rudar Trbovlje and later moved to Rudar Velenje. Hajduk Split was the first club outside of Slovenia for which he played, followed by Inter Zaprešić in Croatia. After this, Lavrič moved to German club Dynamo Dresden. In the 2004–05 season he was voted the second best player of 2. Bundesliga, only beaten by Lukas Podolski. In the match against Rot-Weiß Erfurt, Lavrič scored in 66th minute a goal with a bicycle kick which was later voted as Goal of the Year in 2004 in Germany. In summer 2005, Lavrič joined Bundesliga MSV Duisburg. In 2005–06 season he scored six goals in 22 matches, but nevertheless Duisburg was relegated to the 2. Bundesliga. In the 2006–07 season, Lavrič scored 12 goals and was second team's leading scorer and sixth scorer in the second league. Duisburg was promoted again in the following season to the Bundesliga, but Lavrič received little opportunity for play and eventually also lost his place in the Slovenian national team. After one year in Japan with Omiya Ardija he returned to Europe, this time playing for Sturm Graz in Austria (26 matches, 8 goals). In 2011, Lavrič played for Sankt Gallen 1879 where he scored in his debut match.
Lavrič made his debut for Slovenia in a September 2004 World Cup qualification match away against Scotland, coming on as a 64th-minute substitute for Ermin Šiljak, and earned a total of 25 caps, scoring 6 goals. His final international was a February 2008 friendly match against Denmark.
Club
International
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International goals
Scores and results list Slovenia's goal tally first.
- National team
- Slovenia
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- Club
- FC St. Gallen (2011–2011)
- Club
- NK Inter Zaprešić (2004–2004)
- Club
- Dynamo Dresden (2004–2005)
- Club
- HNK Hajduk Split (2002–2003)
- Club
- NK Rudar Velenje (1998–2002)
- Club
- MSV Duisburg (2005–2008)
- Club
- SK Sturm Graz (2009–2010)
- Club
- RB Omiya Ardija (2008–2009)
- Club
- Karlsruher SC (2011–2012)
- Club
- Slovenia men's national football team (2004–2008)
- Club
- Kapfenberger SV (2013–2014)
- Club
- Slovenia national under-21 football team
- Club
- HNK Hajduk Split (2003–2003)
- League
- Bundesliga
Clubs
- Slovenia national under-21 football teamcurrent
- NK Rudar Velenje1998–2002
- HNK Hajduk Split2002–2003
- HNK Hajduk Split2003–2003
- Dynamo Dresden2004–2005
- NK Inter Zaprešić2004–2004
- Slovenia men's national football team2004–2008
- MSV Duisburg2005–2008
- RB Omiya Ardija2008–2009
- SK Sturm Graz2009–2010
- FC St. Gallen2011–2011
- Karlsruher SC2011–2012
- Kapfenberger SV2013–2014
Played together with
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufDynamo Dresden · 2002–2003
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufMSV Duisburg · 2003–2006
- Abderrahim OuakiliKarlsruher SC · 2003–2005
- Abiodun BaruwaSK Sturm Graz · 1998–2001
Adam BodzekMSV Duisburg · 2003–2005- Adam BodzekMSV Duisburg · 2005–2010
- Adam LedwońSK Sturm Graz · 2005–2007
Adi HütterKapfenberger SV · 2002–2005
Adnan MravacDynamo Dresden · 2013–2014- Adrian AliajHNK Hajduk Split · 1996–1998
- Adrian KnupKarlsruher SC · 1994–1996
Ahn Jung-hwanMSV Duisburg · 2006–2006
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Klemen Lavrič is a Slovenian retired footballer who played as a striker.
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