Zvonimir Kožulj

Zvonimir Kožulj (Croatian pronunciation: [zʋǒnimiːr kǒʒuːʎ]; born 15 November 1993) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Zrinjski Mostar.

Zvonimir Kožulj
Kožulj with Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 in 2014
Personal information
Full name Zvonimir Kožulj
Date of birth (1993-11-15) 15 November 1993
Place of birth Ljubuški, Bosnia
and Herzegovina
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Zrinjski Mostar
Number 93
Youth career
2000–2011 Zrinjski Mostar
2011–2013 Široki Brijeg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Široki Brijeg 54 (11)
2013 → Vitez (loan) 10 (1)
2014 → Branitelj (loan) 12 (1)
2016–2018 Hajduk Split 49 (4)
2018–2020 Pogoń Szczecin 56 (12)
2020–2021 Gaziantep 18 (0)
2021–2022 Eyüpspor 6 (0)
2022–2023 Bruk-Bet Termalica 0 (0)
2023 Sandecja Nowy Sącz 0 (0)
2023– Zrinjski Mostar 1 (0)
International career‡
2012 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 4 (0)
2014 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 1 (0)
2016 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 September 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 June 2016

Kožulj started his professional career at Široki Brijeg, who loaned him to Vitez in 2013 and to Branitelj in 2014. In 2016, he joined Hajduk Split. Two years later, he was transferred to Pogoń Szczecin. After unsuccessful stints with Turkish sides Gaziantep and Eyüpspor, Kožulj signed with Bruk-Bet Termalica in 2022, but never made an appearance due to an injury picked up shortly after joining.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kožulj made his senior international debut in 2016.

Club career

Early career

Kožulj came through Zrinjski Mostar's youth academy, which he left in 2011 to join Široki Brijeg.[1] He made his professional debut against Čelik Zenica on 30 March 2013 at the age of 19.[2]

In the summer of 2013, he was sent on a six-month loan to Vitez.[3] On 24 August 2013, he scored his first professional goal.[4] In January 2014, he was loaned to Branitelj until the end of season.[5]

Hajduk Split

On 14 June 2016, Kožulj was transferred to Croatian side Hajduk Split for an undisclosed fee.[6] He made his competitive debut for the club in UEFA Europa League qualifier against Politehnica Iași on 14 July.[7] Three days later, on his league debut, he scored a goal in an away win over Cibalia.[8]

Pogoń Szczecin

In June 2018, Kožulj signed a three-year contract with Polish team Pogoń Szczecin.[9] He made his official debut for the club on 20 July against Miedź Legnica.[10] On 19 October, Kožulj scored his first goal for Pogoń Szczecin in an away defeat to Jagiellonia.[11] He was released from his contract in April 2020.[12]

International career

Having been eligible to represent both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, Kožulj opted for the former, representing it on various youth levels.[13]

In May 2016, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly game against Spain and 2016 Kirin Cup.[14] Kožulj debuted against Japan on 7 June.[15]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 8 March 2020[16]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Široki Brijeg 2012–13 Bosnian Premier League 60200080
2014–15 2657120356
2015–16 22631–257
Total 5411122206813
Vitez (loan) 2013–14 Bosnian Premier League 10120–121
Branitelj (loan) 2013–14 First League of FBiH 121––121
Hajduk Split 2016–17 1. HNL 2643060354
2017–18 2302050300
Total 49450110654
Pogoń Szczecin 2018–19 Ekstraklasa 34910–359
2019–20 22310–233
Total 561220–5812
Career total 1812921213021531

International
As of match played 7 June 2016[17]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
201610
Total10

Honours

Široki Brijeg[16]

References
  1. "Zvonimir Kožulj: Nadam se pozivu Prosinečkog za buduća okupljanja". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 16 November 2018. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  2. "Dedić donio pobjedu Čeliku u Širokom Brijegu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 30 March 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  3. "Zvonimir Kožulj i Slavko Brekalo posuđeni Vitezu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 June 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  4. "Kožulj donio bod Vitezu protiv Zrinjskog". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  5. "Zvonimir Kožulj iz Viteza prešao u Branitelj". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 14 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  6. "Zvonimir Kožulj potpisao za Hajduk". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 14 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  7. "Hajduku remi u Rumuniji, Vojvodini domaća pobjeda". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 14 July 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  8. "Zvonimir Kožulj postigao veoma lijep gol iz slobodnjaka u pobjedi Hajduka". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 17 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  9. "Zvonimir Kožulj novi igrač poljskog Pogońa". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 21 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  10. "Zvonimir Kožulj debitovao za Pogoń". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 20 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  11. "Kožulj pogodio u porazu Pogońa". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 October 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  12. "Zvonimir Kožulj više nije igrač Pogona iz Szczecina". jutarnjilist (in Croatian). 4 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  13. "Zvonimir Kožulj: Selektor Baždarević me ugodno iznenadio". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 19 May 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  14. "Baždarević objavio spisak Zmajeva za Španiju i Kirin kup: Bez Ibiševića, Lulića i Bičakčića". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 20 May 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  15. "BiH sa četiri debitanta pobijedila Japan". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 7 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  16. "Z. Kožulj". soccerway.com. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  17. "Zvonimir Kožulj". eu-football.info. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
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