Zlatko Junuzović is a former professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder and free-kick specialist.
He began his professional career with Grazer AK, making his debut in the Austrian Bundesliga at just 17 years old.
Junuzović played for FK Austria Wien from 2009 to 2012, where he was named Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2010.
Biography
Early Life
Zlatko Junuzović was born in Loznica, Serbia, to a Bosnian Muslim family. At the age of five, he moved to Austria with his parents, where he began to develop his passion for football. Before turning 12, the family relocated to Graz, and it was there that Junuzović joined the youth teams of Grazer AK, laying the foundation for his future career.
Career
Junuzović made his professional debut for Grazer AK in the Austrian Bundesliga at just 17 years old in the spring of 2005. His talent quickly caught the attention of national selectors, and he was called up to the Austria national team in 2006, becoming a regular starter for his club. After a successful stint at Grazer AK, he transferred to SK Austria Kärnten in 2007, followed by a move to FK Austria Wien in 2009. His performances earned him accolades, including the Austrian Footballer of the Year award in 2010.
In January 2012, he signed with Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, where he continued to shine, finishing the 2014-15 season with impressive stats of six goals and 15 assists. His contributions earned him the title of "Player of the Season" from Werder's fans. After a successful six-and-a-half-year tenure, he announced his departure from Werder Bremen in April 2018, later joining FC Red Bull Salzburg. Junuzović retired from professional football in 2022 and transitioned into coaching as an assistant at FC Liefering.
International Career
On the international stage, Junuzović represented Austria at various levels, including the U20 team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where they finished fourth. He made his senior debut in March 2006 and played a significant role in the national team, including participation in UEFA Euro 2016. After Austria's unsuccessful qualification for the 2018 World Cup, he announced his retirement from international football in October 2017.
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Career & Clubs
Junuzović played for the Austria U20 national team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup where they claimed fourth place. He made his debut for the senior team in a March 2006 friendly match against Canada. He represented the Austria senior national team at the UEFA Euro 2016. In October 2017, after the conclusion of the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup during which Austria failed to reach qualification, Junuzović announced his retirement from the national team.
Aged 17, Junuzović made his debut for Grazer AK in the Austrian Bundesliga in spring 2005. In 2006, he was called up to play for the Austria national team and became a regular starter for Grazer AK. In summer 2007, Junuzović moved to Austria Kärnten before joining Austria Wien in summer 2009. In 2010, Junuzović was awarded two awards for his performances with Austria Wien and the national team: the managers of the Austrian Bundesliga voted him Austrian Footballer of the Year and the country's supporters voted him "Player of the Year" in the annual award awarded by the Kronen Zeitung. In January 2012, Junuzović joined Bundesliga club Werder Bremen, signing a contract which lasted until 30 June 2015. In February 2015, it was announced that his contract had been extended until June 2018. Having completed the 2014–15 season with six goals and 15 assists, third in the Bundesliga behind Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Müller, Junuzović was voted as "Player of the Season" by Werder's fans. On 18 March 2017, he scored his second goal of the 2016–17 season in a 3–0 win against Leipzig, a match that saw all three of Werder Bremen's Austrian players score in the club's highest win of the season. In April 2018, Junuzović announced he would leave Werder Bremen after six and half years at the club. He went to FC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. In 2022, he ended his career and became assistant coach of FC Liefering.
- Club
- Grazer AK (2005–2007)
- Club
- FK Austria Wien (2009–2012)
- Club
- SK Austria Kärnten (2007–2009)
- Club
- Austria men's national football team (2006–)
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team (2005–2008)
- National team
- Austria
- Club
- SV Werder Bremen (2012–)
Personal
Junuzović was born in the Serbian town of Loznica to a Bosnian Muslim family.
Junuzović moved with his parents to Austria when he was five years old. Before his 12th birthday, they went on to Graz, where he soon played for the youth teams of Grazer AK.
Clubs
- Austria men's national football team2006current
- SV Werder Bremen2012current
- Austria national under-21 football team2005–2008
- Grazer AK2005–2007
- SK Austria Kärnten2007–2009
- FK Austria Wien2009–2012
Played together with
Aaron HuntSV Werder Bremen · 2004–2014
Abdullahi Ibrahim AlhassanFK Austria Wien- Adam LedwońFK Austria Wien · 2000–2002
- Adam LedwońSK Austria Kärnten · 2007–2008
Adam PetroušFK Austria Wien · 2005–2005
Adi HütterGrazer AK · 1988–1989- Adi HütterGrazer AK · 1992–1993
Adi RochaSK Austria Kärnten · 2008–2009- Adi RochaSK Austria Kärnten · 2008–2008
Aggelos CharisteasSV Werder Bremen · 2002–2005
Aleksandar DragovićFK Austria Wien · 2008–2008- Aleksandar DragovićFK Austria Wien · 2009–2011
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Identifiers & aliases
Zlatko Junuzović is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. From 2006 to 2017 he played for the Austria national team. He was known as a free-kick specialist.
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