Koren began his professional career at NK Dravograd, where he played from 1996 to 2001.
Robert Koren is a retired Slovenian footballer born in 1980, known for his role as a midfielder.
He won the Kniksen Award for midfielder of the year, recognizing his exceptional talent on the field.
Биография
Early Life
Robert Koren, born in 1980, is a retired Slovenian footballer who made a significant impact in the world of football as a midfielder. He began his career at NK Dravograd, where he played from 1996 to 2001, before moving to NK Celje, where he continued to develop his skills until 2004. His early career in Slovenia laid the foundation for his future successes in international football.
Career
Koren's professional journey took him to Norway, where he joined Lillestrøm SK from 2004 to 2007. His performances caught the attention of English clubs, leading to a transfer to West Bromwich Albion in January 2007. At West Brom, he became known for his technical skills and playmaking abilities, scoring crucial goals and helping the team in their promotion efforts. After a successful stint in England, he played for Hull City A.F.C. from 2010 to 2014, and later moved to Australia to play for Melbourne City FC until 2016. Koren also had a notable international career, earning 61 caps for the Slovenia national team and scoring five goals, including a memorable strike at the 2010 FIFA World Cup against Algeria, which marked Slovenia's first major tournament victory.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Koren is a family man, married with two sons and a daughter. His sons, Nal Lan and Tian Nai, have followed in their father's footsteps and are also professional footballers, showcasing the family's strong connection to the sport. Koren's journey through football reflects not only his dedication to the game but also his commitment to his family and the legacy he continues to build in the world of football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Early career
Koren played for Dravograd and Celje in his home country, before transferring to Norwegian side Lillestrøm in 2004.
West Bromwich Albion
On 4 January 2007, Koren signed for English Championship club West Bromwich Albion in a Bosman ruling, penning an 18-month contract with a further year's option in the club's favour. He made his debut two days later as a late substitute in the Baggies' 3–1 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup third round. Koren scored his first goal for the club in a 7–0 home win against Barnsley on 6 May 2007, the last day of the league season. The victory ensured Albion's place in the Championship promotion play-offs. Koren started all three play-off games as Albion beat Wolves in the two-legged semi-final but lost 1–0 to Derby County in the Wembley final. In July 2007 Koren suffered a freak accident in training when a ball hit him in the eye, causing internal bleeding and temporary loss of vision. Although he made a full recovery, he later admitted that he had feared for his sight. The injury meant that he missed the start of the 2007–08 season, but he returned to the side at the end of August as a substitute in a League Cup game against Peterborough. In mid-September he signed a new two-year contract at Albion, with a further year's option in the club's favour. He has been described by former West Brom manager Tony Mowbray as a "model pro". Koren's two goals in Albion's 3–2 defeat away at Southampton in October 2007 earned…
Koren made his debut for Slovenia in an April 2003 European Championship qualification match against Cyprus and earned a total of 61 caps, scoring 5 goals. At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, he scored the only goal in the match against Algeria, helping Slovenia to their first-ever major tournament victory.
International
Scores and results list Slovenia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Koren goal.
- Club
- Hull City A.F.C. (2010–2014)
- Club
- Lillestrøm SK (2004–2007)
- Club
- NK Celje (2001–2004)
- Club
- Slovenia men's national football team (2003–2011)
- Club
- Slovenia national under-21 football team (2001–2002)
- Club
- NK Dravograd (2017–2017)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Slovenia
- Club
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. (2007–2010)
- Club
- Melbourne City FC (2014–2016)
- Club
- NK Dravograd (1996–2001)
Трофеи и награды
- Award
- Kniksen Award for midfielder of the year
Личное
Koren is married and has two sons and a daughter. Both of his sons, Nal Lan and Tian Nai, are professional footballers.
Клубы
- NK Dravograd1996–2001
- NK Celje2001–2004
- Slovenia national under-21 football team2001–2002
- Slovenia men's national football team2003–2011
- Lillestrøm SK2004–2007
- West Bromwich Albion F.C.2007–2010
- Hull City A.F.C.2010–2014
- Melbourne City FC2014–2016
- NK Dravograd2017–2017
Играл вместе с
Aaron HughesMelbourne City FC · 2015–2016
Aaron MooyMelbourne City FC · 2014
Abdoulaye FayeHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2014- Abdoulaye FayeHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2014
Abdoulaye MéïtéWest Bromwich Albion F.C. · 2008–2011
Abdülkadir ÖmürHull City A.F.C. · 2024
Abel HernándezHull City A.F.C. · 2014–2018
Adama DiomandeHull City A.F.C. · 2015
Ahmed ElmohamadyHull City A.F.C. · 2012–2013- Ahmed ElmohamadyHull City A.F.C. · 2013–2013
- Ahmed ElmohamadyHull City A.F.C. · 2013–2017
Ahmed FathyHull City A.F.C. · 2013–2013
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Robert Koren is a Slovenian retired footballer who played as a midfielder. Koren earned 61 caps and scored five goals for the Slovenia national team between 2003 and 2011 and played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Besides Slovenia, he has played in Norway, England, and Australia.
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