Srđan Baljak is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Baljak made his senior debut at Teleoptik before being promoted to Partizan, where he recorded one league appearance.
Baljak was part of the MSV Duisburg team that reached the DFB-Pokal final in 2010-11.
Biography
Early Life
Srđan Baljak was born in Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, where he began his journey in football. He started his senior career at FK Teleoptik, where he showcased his potential as a forward before making a significant move to FK Partizan.
Career
Baljak made his senior debut with Teleoptik and was soon promoted to Partizan, where he recorded one league appearance during the 1999–2000 season. He also played as a substitute in a UEFA Cup match against Leeds United. After a brief loan to Radnički Kragujevac, he ventured abroad to Japan, signing with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in 2002. There, he made 13 league appearances and scored three goals, although the team faced relegation.
Returning to Serbia, Baljak joined FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor, helping the club achieve promotion to the First League. He later became the top scorer in the Serbian SuperLiga during the 2006–07 season while playing for FK Banat Zrenjanin, netting 18 goals and aiding his team in avoiding relegation. In 2007, he moved to Germany, signing with 1. FSV Mainz 05, where he continued to make his mark in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga until 2013. His career also included stints at MSV Duisburg and Wormatia Worms before joining TSV Schott Mainz in 2014.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Baljak earned several honors, including being the Serbian SuperLiga top scorer in 2006–07 and contributing to his teams' successes in various leagues and cups. His journey reflects a dedicated football career that spanned multiple countries and leagues, showcasing his talent as a striker on both domestic and international stages.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Sremska Mitrovica, Baljak made his senior debut at Teleoptik, before being promoted to Partizan. He recorded one league appearance with the Crno-beli during the 1999–2000 season. Baljak also appeared as a substitute in a 0–1 away loss to Leeds United in the second leg of the 1999–2000 UEFA Cup first round. He was subsequently sent on a six-month loan to Radnički Kragujevac in the 2000 winter transfer window, but failed to make an impact. In June 2002, Baljak moved abroad for the first time and signed with Japanese club Consadole Sapporo. He made 13 league appearances and scored three goals in the remainder of the 2002 campaign, but failed to help them avoid relegation from the top flight. In the 2003 summer transfer window, Baljak returned to his homeland and rejoined Budućnost Banatski Dvor, after the club won promotion to the First League for the first time in its history. They eventually suffered relegation from the top flight in their debut season. Simultaneously, the club surprisingly reached the Serbia and Montenegro Cup final, thus securing a spot in the 2004–05 UEFA Cup. While playing for Banat Zrenjanin, Baljak became the Serbian SuperLiga top scorer with 18 goals in the 2006–07 season, thus saving the club from relegation. He also helped the side reach the Serbian Cup semi-final that year, being eliminated by Vojvodina. In June 2007, Baljak moved to Germany and signed with Mainz 05 on a three-year deal. He was their second-highest scorer in the 2008–09 2.…
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- FK Banat Zrenjanin (2006–2007)
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- FK Partizan (1999–2000)
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- FK Teleoptik (1997–1999)
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- FK Radnički 1923 (2000–2000)
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- FK Teleoptik (2000–2002)
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- FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor (2002–2002)
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- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (2002–2002)
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- FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor (2003–2006)
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- Shuvalan FK (2005–2005)
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- 1. FSV Mainz 05 (2007–2010)
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- MSV Duisburg (2010–2013)
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- Wormatia Worms (2013–2014)
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- FK Banat Zrenjanin (2002–2002)
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- Shuvalan FK (2006–2006)
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- TSV Schott Mainz (2014–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Serbia and Montenegro
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- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Serbia
Legacy
Budućnost Banatski Dvor
Second League of Serbia and Montenegro: 2004–05 Serbia and Montenegro Cup runner-up: 2003–04 MSV Duisburg
DFB-Pokal runner-up: 2010–11 Schott Mainz
Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar: 2016–17 Individual
Serbian SuperLiga top scorer: 2006–07
Clubs
- TSV Schott Mainz2014current
- FK Teleoptik1997–1999
- FK Partizan1999–2000
- FK Radnički 19232000–2000
- FK Teleoptik2000–2002
- FK Banat Zrenjanin2002–2002
- FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor2002–2002
- Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo2002–2002
- FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor2003–2006
- Shuvalan FK2005–2005
- FK Banat Zrenjanin2006–2007
- Shuvalan FK2006–2006
- 1. FSV Mainz 052007–2010
- MSV Duisburg2010–2013
- Wormatia Worms2013–2014
Played together with
- Aaron Seydel1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2015
Aarón Martín1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2019–2023- Abdelaziz Ahanfouf1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2002–2002
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufMSV Duisburg · 2003–2006
- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 1994–1997
- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2000–2001
- Abderrahim Ouakili1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2001–2001
Abdou Diallo1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2017–2018- Aboubakar OumarouFK Partizan · 2015–2016
Aco StojkovFK Partizan · 2006–2006- Adalto Batista da SilvaHokkaido Consadole Sapporo · 2001–2001
Adam BodzekMSV Duisburg · 2003–2005
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Srđan Baljak is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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