Klemen Lavric
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Klemen Lavrič is a Slovenia
n footballer who currently plays as a striker for Karlsruher SC
in Germany
.
and moved as young man to NK Rudar Veljenje. Hajduk Split was the first club outside of Slovenia for which he played, followed by Inter Zapresic in Croatia. After this Lavrič moved to German club Dynamo Dresden.
In the 2004–05 season he was voted the second best player of second German League
, only beaten by Lukas Podolski
. In the match against Rot-Weiss Essen
, Lavrič scored in 65th minute a goal with a bicycle kick
which was later voted as Goal of the Year
in 2004 in Germany. In summer 2005 Lavrič joined Bundesliga
MSV Duisburg
. In 2005–06 season he scored six goals in 22 matches, but nevertheless Duisburg was relegated to the Second Bundesliga
. In the 2006–07 season Lavrič scored 12 goals and was second team's leading scorer and sixth scorer in the second league. Duisburg was promoted again in the following season to the Bundesliga, but Lavrič received little opportunity for play and eventually also lost his place in the Slovenian national team.
After one year in Japan with Omiya Ardija
he returned to Europe, this time playing for SK Sturm Graz
in Austria (26 matcches, 8 goals). In 2011, Lavrič played for FC St. Gallen
1879 where he scored in his debut match.
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|2009||3||0||0||0||0||0||3||0
21||5||0||0||2||1||23||6
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|2004||3||0
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|2005||4||1
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|2006||6||1
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|2007||11||4
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|2008||1||0
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Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
n footballer who currently plays as a striker for Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC is a German association football club, based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. KSC rose out of the consolidation of a number of predecessor clubs. They currently play in the 2...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Club career
Lavrič started playing football for domestic NK Rudar TrbovljeNK Rudar Trbovlje
NK Rudar Trbovlje is a Slovenian football club from Trbovlje, who currently plays in Regionalna Ljubljanska LEGEA liga, fourth tier of Slovenian football system.- Club History :...
and moved as young man to NK Rudar Veljenje. Hajduk Split was the first club outside of Slovenia for which he played, followed by Inter Zapresic in Croatia. After this Lavrič moved to German club Dynamo Dresden.
In the 2004–05 season he was voted the second best player of second German League
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
, only beaten by Lukas Podolski
Lukas Podolski
Lukas Josef Podolski ; born Łukasz Podolski ) on 4 June 1985 in Gliwice, Poland) is a German footballer who plays as a striker/winger for 1. FC Köln and for the German national team. He joined 1. FC Köln in 1995 where he broke into the first team in 2003 and made 81 appearances for the club before...
. In the match against Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen is a German association football club based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia.- Early years :The club was formed as SV Vogelheim on 1 February 1907 out of the merger of two smaller clubs: SC Preussen and Deutsche Eiche. In 1910, Vogelheim came to an arrangement with Turnerbund...
, Lavrič scored in 65th minute a goal with a bicycle kick
Bicycle kick
A Bicycle kick or Scissor kick is a physical move made by throwing the body up into the air, making a shearing movement with the legs to get one leg in front of the other without holding on to the ground. The move can either be done backwards or sideways...
which was later voted as Goal of the Year
Goal of the Year (Germany)
The Goal of the Year in Germany is, like the Goal of the Month , the Goal of the Decade and Goal of the Century, an individual soccer award selected by spectators of the Sportschau , among spectacular or important soccer goals scored in or for Germany.Klaus Fischer won it three times; his 1977 ...
in 2004 in Germany. In summer 2005 Lavrič joined Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
. In 2005–06 season he scored six goals in 22 matches, but nevertheless Duisburg was relegated to the Second Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
. In the 2006–07 season Lavrič scored 12 goals and was second team's leading scorer and sixth scorer in the second league. Duisburg was promoted again in the following season to the Bundesliga, but Lavrič received little opportunity for play and eventually also lost his place in the Slovenian national team.
After one year in Japan with Omiya Ardija
Omiya Ardija
is a professional football club which play in the J. League Division 1, and are based in Ōmiya-ku in Saitama, Japan. Its "hometown" as designated by the league is the whole of Saitama city, which is shared with neighbours Urawa Red Diamonds...
he returned to Europe, this time playing for SK Sturm Graz
SK Sturm Graz
SK Sturm Graz is an Austrian association football club, based in Graz, Styria, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The club was founded in 1909 and the club colours are black and white....
in Austria (26 matcches, 8 goals). In 2011, Lavrič played for FC St. Gallen
FC St. Gallen
Football Club St. Gallen 1879 is a Swiss football club based in St. Gallen. The club is currently playing in the 2011/12 Swiss Challenge League.-Brief history:...
1879 where he scored in his debut match.
Club statistics
|-|2008||rowspan="2"|Omiya Ardija
Omiya Ardija
is a professional football club which play in the J. League Division 1, and are based in Ōmiya-ku in Saitama, Japan. Its "hometown" as designated by the league is the whole of Saitama city, which is shared with neighbours Urawa Red Diamonds...
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|2009||3||0||0||0||0||0||3||0
21||5||0||0||2||1||23||6
21||5||0||0||2||1||23||6
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International career statistics
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|2005||4||1
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|2007||11||4
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|2008||1||0
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International goals
- Scores and results list Slovenia's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 7 September 2005 Zimbru Stadium Zimbru StadiumZimbru Stadium is a football-specific stadium in Chişinău, Moldova built in May, 2006 with a capacity of 10,400 people, corresponds to all norms required by UEFA and FIFA for the national and international matches...
, ChişinăuChisinauChișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc...
1-1 2-1 FIFA World Cup 2006 qualification 2 11 October 2006 Dinamo Stadium Dinamo Stadium (Minsk)Dynama Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Minsk, Belarus. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Dynama Minsk. The stadium has a seating capacity for 40,000 people. Dynama Stadium was constructed in 1934, but was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in...
, MinskMinsk- Ecological situation :The ecological situation is monitored by Republican Center of Radioactive and Environmental Control .During 2003–2008 the overall weight of contaminants increased from 186,000 to 247,400 tons. The change of gas as industrial fuel to mazut for financial reasons has worsened...
2-1 2-4 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification 3 7 February 2007 Športni park, Domžale DomžaleDomžale is a municipality and city Slovenia. Domžale is known today for its flourishing small businesses, agriculture, and light industry . It is the site of the renaissance Krumperk Castle...
1-0 1-0 Friendly match 4 8 September 2007 Stade Josy Barthel Stade Josy BarthelStade Josy Barthel is the national stadium of Luxembourg, home to the Luxembourg national football team and also used for athletics. It is located on route d'Arlon, in Luxembourg City.It was first constructed in 1928 and it was entirely rebuilt in 1990...
, LuxembourgLuxembourg (city)The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg...
1-0 3-0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification 5 8 September 2007 Stade Josy Barthel Stade Josy BarthelStade Josy Barthel is the national stadium of Luxembourg, home to the Luxembourg national football team and also used for athletics. It is located on route d'Arlon, in Luxembourg City.It was first constructed in 1928 and it was entirely rebuilt in 1990...
, LuxembourgLuxembourg (city)The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg...
3-0 3-0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification 6 12 September 2007 Arena Petrol Arena PetrolArena Petrol is a football stadium in Celje, Slovenia. It is the home ground of NK Celje and was also the home ground for Slovenian national football team for their international home matches from 2004 until 2008....
, CeljeCeljeCelje is a typical Central European town and the third largest town in Slovenia. It is a regional center of Lower Styria and the administrative seat of the Urban Municipality of Celje . The town of Celje is located under Upper Celje Castle at the confluence of the Savinja, Ložnica, and Voglajna...
1-0 1-0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification