Ivan Franjic

Victorian Premier League

Franjic played at Junior level for Meadow Park Eagles, Melbourne Knights, and St Albans Saints. During the 2005 season he made his senior debut for the Saints, playing 39 times for a reward of five goals. He then moved back to his former Youth club Melbourne Knights where he played 50 times, scoring nine goals. After the 2008 season he moved to Oakleigh Cannons where his performances would soon earn him a move to the A-League with Brisbane Roar. Due to the Victorian Premier League being a semi-professional league, Franjic also was employed as a Carpenter.

Brisbane Roar

On 31 August 2009, he was signed as a short-term injury replacement for Andrew Packer. After being signed on loan to Brisbane he was signed on a long-term contract. During his first season in the A-League he made a combined 20 appearances for the club. Franjic scored his first goal for Brisbane in a pre-season friendly against the Newcastle Jets on 2 July 2010. His 85th-minute penalty was the match-winning goal, with the Roar winning 1–0. His first A-League goal for Brisbane came in the Round 10, midweek clash with Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium with a powerful volley from outside of the box. His goal was made famous for his team's "human kayak" celebration. Brisbane won the game 2–0. Playing as a wingback, Franjic impressed at the Roar. In Round 17, Franjic scored an equalising goal against the North Queensland Fury in the 85th minute. The game ended…

As of match played 13 April 2015

In December 2012, Franjic made his international debut for the Socceroos under Holger Osieck. In the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil he started at right back in Australia's 3–1 loss to Chile. At the 35th minute he crossed to Tim Cahill who scored Australia's only goal in the game. Franjic later succumbed to a hamstring injury and was substituted in the second half. He was later ruled out of the remainder of the tournament to his bitter disappointment. Franjic was named as part of Australia's squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. Franjic started in Australia's first match of the tournament against Kuwait, playing the full 90 minutes and providing the assist for Massimo Luongo to score Australia's second goal of the match. Franjic started for Australia in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Final. However, after suffering an injury in the middle of the second half, Franjic was substituted off for Matt McKay as Australia won 2–1. Away from football, Franjic was completing a carpentry apprenticeship before deciding to pursue a professional football career.

Player

Brisbane Roar

A-League Premiership: 2010–11, 2013–14 A-League Championship: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2013–14 Melbourne City

FFA Cup: 2016 Perth Glory

A-League: Premiers 2018–19 Australia

AFC Asian Cup: 2015

Individual

PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2010–11, 2013–14 PFA A-League Team of the Decade: 2005–15