Admir Vladavic
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Admir Vladavić is a Bosnian
football player currently playing for FK Olimpik Sarajevo
and the Bosnian national football team
.
, which consisted mainly of refugees from Stolac
who lived in Mostar
during the Bosnian War
. He was spotted there by FK Velež Mostar
and soon they signed a contract. Although he was one of the youngest members of the club, he became a regular first team choice. His speed and good technical abilities made him interesting for other Bosnian clubs. Since FK Velež was playing in second division at the time, and his ambitions were much bigger, he was determined to move. FK Sarajevo
showed its interest, but they could not agree. In the summer of 2005, he moved to FK Željezničar
and was among the best players there.
He signed a contract for MŠK Žilina
in 2007 with whom he won Slovak title. Austrian champion FC Red Bull Salzburg signed the player in July 2009 for a fee believed to be in a region of €900,000.
On June 1, 2011, Vladavić signed with FK Olimpik from Sarajevo
.
.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
football player currently playing for FK Olimpik Sarajevo
FK Olimpik Sarajevo
FK Olimpic Sarajevo, commonly referred to as just Olimpic, is a professional football club based in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
and the Bosnian national football team
Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
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Club career
His career began in a small club FK Iskra StolacFK Iskra Stolac
FK Iskra Stolac is a football club from Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name of the club, iskra, means "spark".Dana 26.07.2010. godine ponovno je formiran fudbalski klub Iskra Stolac. Udruženje ima svojstvo pravne osobe, a zastupa je i prestavlja Zlatko Hadžiomerović – predsjednik izvršnog...
, which consisted mainly of refugees from Stolac
Stolac
Stolac is a town and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the southern part of Herzegovina. Administratively, it is part of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina....
who lived in Mostar
Mostar
Mostar is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the largest and one of the most important cities in the Herzegovina region and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva river and is the fifth-largest city in the country...
during the Bosnian War
Bosnian War
The Bosnian War or the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina was an international armed conflict that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina between April 1992 and December 1995. The war involved several sides...
. He was spotted there by FK Velež Mostar
FK Velež Mostar
FK Velež , successor of RŠD Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar, founded on June 22, 1922....
and soon they signed a contract. Although he was one of the youngest members of the club, he became a regular first team choice. His speed and good technical abilities made him interesting for other Bosnian clubs. Since FK Velež was playing in second division at the time, and his ambitions were much bigger, he was determined to move. FK Sarajevo
FK Sarajevo
FK Sarajevo is a professional football club based in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia-Herzegovina and is one of the most popular clubs in the country. Founded on October 24, 1946, the club was the most successful club from SR Bosnia and Herzegovina in former Yugoslavia, winning two First League...
showed its interest, but they could not agree. In the summer of 2005, he moved to FK Željezničar
FK Željeznicar
FK Željezničar is a professional football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo.The initial acronym stands for Fudbalski sportski klub , and the name Željezničar means "railway worker," given because it was established by a group of railway workers.Željezničar, alias "Željo," is the most...
and was among the best players there.
He signed a contract for MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina is a Slovak football club, based in the town of Žilina. They play in the Slovak Superliga and are one of the most successful clubs in this competition, having won five championships since the league's inception in 1993. The club and their supporters alike are nicknamed Šošoni...
in 2007 with whom he won Slovak title. Austrian champion FC Red Bull Salzburg signed the player in July 2009 for a fee believed to be in a region of €900,000.
On June 1, 2011, Vladavić signed with FK Olimpik from Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
International career
Good games secured him a call in national team. He made his debut on 28 February 2006 in a game against JapanJapan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
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Personal life
Admir and his wife, Ajla, have a son named Zinedin. His son is named after famous French player Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidane
Zinedine Yazid Zidane is a retired French footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Zidane was a leading figure of a generation of French players that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship...
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