Gojko Cimirot (pronounced [ɡôːjko tsǐmirot]; born 19 December 1992) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Fayha.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 December 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Fayha | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2010 | Leotar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Leotar | 47 | (3) |
| 2013–2015 | Sarajevo | 55 | (0) |
| 2015–2018 | PAOK | 65 | (1) |
| 2018–2023 | Standard Liège | 165 | (2) |
| 2023– | Al-Fayha | 35 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2012–2014 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 7 | (0) |
| 2014–2024 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 48 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2024 | |||
Cimirot started his professional career at Leotar, before joining Sarajevo in 2013. Two years later, he moved to PAOK. In 2018, he was transferred to Standard Liège. Five years later, he signed with Al-Fayha.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cimirot made his senior international debut in 2014, earning over 40 caps until 2024.
Club career
editEarly career
editCimirot came through the youth academy of his hometown club Leotar, which he joined in 2000.[1] He made his professional debut against Široki Brijeg on 1 May 2010 at the age of 17.[2] On 28 April 2012, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Čelik Zenica.[3]
Sarajevo
editIn June 2013, Cimirot switched to Sarajevo on a three-year deal.[4] On 28 July, he made his official debut for the team against Zrinjski Mostar.[5] He won his first trophy with the club on 23 May 2014, by defeating Čelik Zenica in the Bosnian Cup final.[6]
PAOK
editIn August 2015, Cimirot was transferred to Greek outfit PAOK for an undisclosed fee.[7] He made his competitive debut for the side on 23 August against Xanthi.[8] On 21 February 2016, he scored his first goal for PAOK against Panathinaikos.[9]
In November, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2019.[10]
He won his first title with the club on 6 May 2017, by triumphing over AEK Athens in the Greek Cup final.[11]
Standard Liège
editIn January 2018, Cimirot moved to Belgian side Standard Liège on a deal until June 2023.[12] On 28 January, he debuted officially for the team against Anderlecht.[13] He won his first trophy with the club on 17 March, by beating Genk in the Belgian Cup final.[14] On 29 April, he scored his first goal for Standard Liège in a defeat of Gent.[15]
Cimirot played his 100th game for the squad against Beveren on 17 August 2020.[16]
He made his 200th appearance for Standard Liège on 27 May 2023 against Cercle Brugge.[17]
Later stage of career
editIn July, Cimirot signed with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Fayha.[18]
International career
editCimirot was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić.[19]
In August 2014, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Liechtenstein and a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Cyprus.[20] He debuted against the former on 4 September.[21]
Personal life
editCimirot married his long-time girlfriend Dajana in June 2024.[22]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 29 October 2024[23]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leotar | 2009–10 | Bosnian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011–12 | Bosnian Premier League | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 19 | 1 | ||
| 2012–13 | Bosnian Premier League | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 29 | 2 | ||
| Total | 47 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | 49 | 3 | |||
| Sarajevo | 2013–14 | Bosnian Premier League | 27 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4[b] | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | Bosnian Premier League | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6[b] | 0 | 36 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | Bosnian Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 55 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 79 | 0 | ||
| PAOK | 2015–16 | Super League Greece | 19 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | Super League Greece | 31 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12[d] | 0 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | Super League Greece | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 23 | 1 | |
| Total | 65 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 98 | 2 | ||
| Standard Liège | 2017–18 | Belgian Pro League | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 17 | 1 | |
| 2018–19 | Belgian Pro League | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7[e] | 0 | 46 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | Belgian Pro League | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6[b] | 0 | 36 | 1 | |
| 2020–21 | Belgian Pro League | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8[b] | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Belgian Pro League | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 26 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Belgian Pro League | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 38 | 0 | ||
| Total | 165 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 201 | 2 | ||
| Al-Fayha | 2023–24 | Saudi Pro League | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[f] | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Saudi Pro League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 367 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 468 | 7 | ||
- ^ Includes Bosnian Cup, Greek Cup, Belgian Cup, King Cup
- ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League; ten appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League; five appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League
International
edit| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | |||
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 48 | 0 | |
Honours
editSarajevo[23]
PAOK[23]
Standard Liège[23]
References
edit- ^ "Cimirot ne zaboravlja matični klub iz Trebinja". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 September 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Široki minimalno slavio u Trebinju". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 1 May 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- ^ "Leotar slavio u Zenici". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 April 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot novi igrač Sarajeva". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 12 June 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- ^ "Minimalan trijumf Sarajeva za mir u kući". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- ^ "Sarajevo osvojilo Kup Bosne i Hercegovine". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 23 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot potpisao za grčki PAOK". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 17 August 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot debitovao za PAOK". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 23 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Eurogol Gojka Cimirota za PAOK". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 21 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot produžio ugovor sa PAOK-om". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 21 November 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot sa PAOK-om osvojio Kup Grčke". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 6 May 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ "Cimirot potpisao za Standard". nezavisne.com (in Bosnian). 25 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ "Cimirotu poništen gol na debiju za Standard, spektakularan meč u Liježu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot sa Standardom osvojio Kup Belgije". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 17 March 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot postigao prvijenac u dresu Standarda". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 29 April 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot odigrao 100. susret za Standard". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot jubilejom završio svoju epizodu u Standardu". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 28 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot otišao u Saudijsku Arabiju i postao novi igrač Al-Fayhe". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "Cimirot: Velika je čast igrati za reprezentaciju svoje države". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 22 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Četiri debitanta na Sušićevom spisku za predstojeće duele". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 22 August 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- ^ "Položen test pred kvalifikacije: Zmajevi razbili Lihtenštajn u Tuzli s visokih 3:0". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "Oženio se Gojko Cimirot". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 2 June 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "G. Cimirot". soccerway.com. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Gojko Cimirot". eu-football.info. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
External links
edit- Gojko Cimirot at National-Football-Teams.com
- Gojko Cimirot – UEFA competition record (archive)
