Zoran Tošić
Zoran Tošić is a Serbian former footballer known for his skills as a winger and free-kick specialist.
He played for Manchester United F.C. during the 2009-2010 season, marking a significant step in his career.
Tošić had a successful spell at PFC CSKA Moscow from 2010 to 2017, winning multiple league titles.
Biography
Early Life
Zoran Tošić was born in Zrenjanin, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, where he began his football journey. Initially, he played for local clubs Radnički and Proleter Zrenjanin, but faced challenges due to being perceived as "physically weak." His senior career kicked off with Mladost Lukićevo in early 2004, although he faced a six-month hiatus from competitive football after leaving the club. During this time, he also played futsal with KMF SAS. Tošić's breakthrough came at FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor, where he helped his team avoid relegation in the 2006–07 Serbian SuperLiga, making 25 appearances and scoring two goals.
Career
Tošić's impressive performances caught the attention of several European clubs, leading to his signing with FK Partizan in August 2007. He made an immediate impact, debuting in a league match against Vojvodina. His talent as a winger and free-kick specialist soon earned him a move to Manchester United in 2009, where he faced challenges adapting to the Premier League. After a brief stint, he transferred to PFC CSKA Moscow in 2010, where he enjoyed significant success, winning multiple league titles and cups until 2017. He returned to Partizan for a second spell from 2017 to 2020, followed by a short period at Taizhou Yuanda F.C. and a recent move to P.A.S. Lamia 1964 in 2023.
International Career
Tošić's international career began with the Serbia under-21 team, where he made his debut in 2007 and scored his first goal shortly after. He progressed to the senior national team, earning his first cap in 2007 and scoring his first senior goal in 2009 against South Africa. He represented Serbia in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and played his final international match in 2016, leaving a legacy as a key player during his tenure.
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International
Scores and results list Serbia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tošić goal.
Early career
Born in Zrenjanin, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, Tošić begin his career in Radnički and Proleter Zrenjanin, but left the latter because he was thought to be "physically weak". He began his senior career with Mladost Lukićevo in early 2004. After he terminated a contract with the club, he stayed without a club to play for a six-month period. He also played futsal with KMF SAS in the meantime. He later moved to Budućnost Banatski Dvor before the club merged with Proleter Zrenjanin to form Banat Zrenjanin. With 25 appearances for Banat in the 2006–07 Serbian SuperLiga, Tošić scored two goals and helped his team avoid relegation. Tošić's performances on both the domestic appearance with Banat and international appearance with Serbia earned him interests from many clubs across Europe. On 6 August 2007, Tošić signed a four-year professional contract with Partizan. He made his Partizan debut in a 1–0 league victory against Vojvodina at Stadion Karađorđe on 11 August, coming on as a substitute for the injured Almami Moreira in the 15th minute.
Manchester United
Tošić was subject to a successful work permit application as the player had not played the required 75% of his team's matches in the previous year. On 28 November, there were reports that Tošić had been granted a work permit, with the transfer expected to go through at the start of the transfer window. Despite claims that negotiations had stalled over Tošić's personal terms, the transfer was…
Early career
Tošić made his debut for the Serbia under-21 team on 23 March 2007, against Belgium. Four days later, against Portugal, he scored his first international goal. He also took part in Serbia's 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship campaign, in which they reached the final before losing against the Netherlands.
Senior
On 31 August 2007, Tošić received his first call-up to the senior Serbian senior team for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Finland and Portugal by national team manager Javier Clemente. He made his international debut in a match against the former opponent. Tošić scored his first international goal on 12 August 2009 against South Africa in a friendly match; he scored twice in a 3–1 victory. In June 2010, Tošić was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he appeared in group stage match against Australia. On 11 October 2014, Tošić scored an extra-time equaliser for a 1–1 draw away against Armenia in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying. In November 2016, he played his final international match during an away friendly one against Ukraine.
- Club
- 1. FC Köln (2010–2010)
- Club
- FK Banat Zrenjanin (2006–2007)
- Club
- Manchester United F.C. (2009–2010)
- Club
- FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor (2005–2006)
- Club
- PFC CSKA Moscow (2010–2017)
- Club
- FK Partizan (2007–2009)
- Club
- Serbia national under-21 football team (2007–2009)
- Club
- Serbia men's national football team (2007–2016)
- Club
- FC Tobol (2021–2022)
- Club
- FK Partizan (2017–2020)
- Club
- Taizhou Yuanda F.C. (2020–2020)
- Club
- P.A.S. Lamia 1964 (2023–2024)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Serbia and Montenegro
- National team
- Serbia
Legacy
Partizan
Serbian SuperLiga: 2007–08, 2008–09 Serbian Cup: 2007–08, 2017–18, 2018–19 CSKA Moscow
Russian Premier League: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16 Russian Cup: 2010–11, 2012–13 Russian Super Cup: 2014 Tobol
Kazakhstan Premier League: 2021 Kazakhstan Super Cup: 2022 Individual
List of 33 top players of the Russian league: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15
Clubs
- FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor2005–2006
- FK Banat Zrenjanin2006–2007
- FK Partizan2007–2009
- Serbia men's national football team2007–2016
- Serbia national under-21 football team2007–2009
- Manchester United F.C.2009–2010
- 1. FC Köln2010–2010
- PFC CSKA Moscow2010–2017
- FK Partizan2017–2020
- Taizhou Yuanda F.C.2020–2020
- FC Tobol2021–2022
- P.A.S. Lamia 19642023–2024
Played together with
A. H. AlbutManchester United F.C.
Aaron Samuel OlanarePFC CSKA Moscow · 2016
Aaron Wan-BissakaManchester United F.C. · 2019–2024
Abbosbek FayzullaevPFC CSKA Moscow · 2023–2025
Abel HernándezPFC CSKA Moscow · 2018–2019- Aboubakar OumarouFK Partizan · 2015–2016
Aco StojkovFK Partizan · 2006–2006- Adam EckersleyManchester United F.C. · 2004–2008
Adam Matuszczyk1. FC Köln · 2010–2015
Adem LjajićFK Partizan · 2008–2010
Adil Chihi1. FC Köln · 2005–2014Adnan JanuzajManchester United F.C. · 2013–2017
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Zoran Tošić is a Serbian former footballer who played as a winger. He built a reputation as a free-kick specialist and a tricky dribbler.
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