Vid Belec
Encyclopedia
Vid Belec is a Slovenia
n footballer who plays for Serie B
club Crotone
, on loan from Internazionale
.
along with Rene Krhin
at age of 16, Belec spent 3½ seasons with F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera
team. In the first season he was a backup for Paolo Tornaghi
and won the Primavera Scudetto that season. He also played for Allievi Nazionali under-17 youth team in 2006–07 season. In 2007–08 season, at first he had to compete with Enrico Alfonso
for the starting place in Primavera team until Alfonso left the club in January 2008. He then became the fourth keeper of Inter first team (except in UEFA Champions League
, which eligible to B list since January 2009) and as the first choice in Primavera, which won 2008 Torneo di Viareggio
with team and finished as the league runner-up. Under José Mourinho
, Belec received several first team call-up since 2008–09 season and made his first team debut on 17 July 2009, a pre-season friendly. He also played at World Football Challenge
.
In November 2009, he signed a reported 5-year contract.
club Crotone
. He made his debut on 5 September 2010 after Emanuele Concetti
was not available. He then became the first choice goalkeeper ahead of Concetti since round 18.
However, in 2011–12 Serie B
, his former Inter "team-mate" Giacomo Bindi
(practically never met in the same team as Bindi left on loan for years), took the starting place from round 2 to 4 and again since round 9, made Belec becoming the understudy
, but not played. He was the first choice in 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
.
Belec received a call-up to Slovenia national under-21 football team
in September 2010, which he was the backup of Jan Koprivec
. On 1 October, he received another call-up against Hungary
, which the team was composed with players that eligible to 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
(born 1990 or after). However he did not play that match. Belec was dropped from the squad in November 2010. He also never played in 2013 U-21 Euro qualification. Instead, the coach gave the chance to youngster Jan Oblak and two other born 1990 players on the bench.
He received a call-up from the senior team
in February 2011, after the injury of Samir Handanović
, for a friendly match against Albania
in February 2011.
He won another call-up from the senior team in March, August, October and again in November. He was the third keeper behind Handanović family, succeed Koprivec.
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 plays for Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
club Crotone
F.C. Crotone
Football Club Crotone is an Italian football club based in Crotone, Calabria. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in Serie B, holding home games at Stadio Ezio Scida, which has a 9,631-seat capacity.-History:...
, on loan from Internazionale
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
.
Internazionale
Signed by InternazionaleF.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
along with Rene Krhin
Rene Krhin
Rene Krhin is a Slovenian footballer who plays for Serie A club Bologna.-Club career:Signing for Internazionale alongside fellow rising star Vid Belec from hometown club NK Maribor at age of 16 as an European Union player, he started to play for Internazionale at Allievi Nazionali team.In July...
at age of 16, Belec spent 3½ seasons with F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera
F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera
F.C. Internazionale Milano Primavera Team is the Under-20 team of F.C. Internazionale Milano, and plays in the Campionato Nazionale Primavera....
team. In the first season he was a backup for Paolo Tornaghi
Paolo Tornaghi
Paolo Tornaghi is an Italian football goalkeeper.-Youth career:Born in Garbagnate Milanese, the Province of Milan, Tornaghi started his career with Internazionale...
and won the Primavera Scudetto that season. He also played for Allievi Nazionali under-17 youth team in 2006–07 season. In 2007–08 season, at first he had to compete with Enrico Alfonso
Enrico Alfonso
Enrico Alfonso is an Italian footballer who plays for Cremonese on loan from Internazionale .-Early Career:...
for the starting place in Primavera team until Alfonso left the club in January 2008. He then became the fourth keeper of Inter first team (except in UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, which eligible to B list since January 2009) and as the first choice in Primavera, which won 2008 Torneo di Viareggio
Torneo di Viareggio
The Torneo di Viareggio , official name Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale, is one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It is officially recognized by CONI, FIGC, UEFA and FIFA. It is held each year in Viareggio, Tuscany and its surroundings, starting...
with team and finished as the league runner-up. Under José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
, Belec received several first team call-up since 2008–09 season and made his first team debut on 17 July 2009, a pre-season friendly. He also played at World Football Challenge
World Football Challenge
The 2009 World Football Challenge is the first World Football Challenge event, an exhibition international club football competition featuring football clubs from Europe and North America, which has been held first in summer of 2009. Chelsea F.C...
.
In November 2009, he signed a reported 5-year contract.
Crotone
On 6 July 2010, Belec completed a loan to Serie BSerie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
club Crotone
F.C. Crotone
Football Club Crotone is an Italian football club based in Crotone, Calabria. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in Serie B, holding home games at Stadio Ezio Scida, which has a 9,631-seat capacity.-History:...
. He made his debut on 5 September 2010 after Emanuele Concetti
Emanuele Concetti
-Career:Concetti started his professional career at Lazio. In mid-2000, he was loaned to Arezzo. At 2002-03 season, initial a backup of Angelo Peruzzi and Luca Marchegiani, he played once for Lazio at UEFA Cup, against FC Red Star Belgrade....
was not available. He then became the first choice goalkeeper ahead of Concetti since round 18.
However, in 2011–12 Serie B
2011–12 Serie B
The 2011–12 Serie B will be the eightieth season since its establishment in 1929. A total of 22 teams will contest the league: 15 of which returning from the 2010–11 season, 4 of which promoted from Lega Pro Prima Divisione, and three relegated from Serie A.It will begin on 27 August 2011 and end...
, his former Inter "team-mate" Giacomo Bindi
Giacomo Bindi
Giacomo Bindi is an Italian footballer who plays for Crotone.-Early career:Born in Siena, Tuscany, Bindi started his career at Arezzo the near-by province...
(practically never met in the same team as Bindi left on loan for years), took the starting place from round 2 to 4 and again since round 9, made Belec becoming the understudy
International career
Belec received a call-up to 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification
The Elite Round of the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship is the second round of qualification. The winners of each group join hosts Ukraine at the Final Tournament.-Group 1:---------------------Group 2:------------...
, but not played. He was the first choice in 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification
2009 UEFA U-19 Championship was the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. The final tournament of the 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Championship is preceded by two qualification stages: a qualifying round and an Elite round...
.
Belec received a call-up to Slovenia national under-21 football team
Slovenia national under-21 football team
The Slovenia national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia.-Current squad:...
in September 2010, which he was the backup of Jan Koprivec
Jan Koprivec
Jan Koprivec is a Slovenian footballer. He plays in Italy for A.S. Bari, on loan from Udinese Calcio.-Career:Koprivec started his career at FC Koper. Along with first team player Jasmin Handanovič, Koprivec was transferred to Italian clubs from Koper in summer 2007...
. On 1 October, he received another call-up against Hungary
Hungary national under-21 football team
The Hungary national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team for Hungary and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation.Following the realignment of UEFA's youth competitions in 1976, the Hungarian Under-21 team was formed...
, which the team was composed with players that eligible to 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
2013 UEFA U-21 Championship will be the 19th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament will be hosted by Israel between the 15–28 June 2013...
(born 1990 or after). However he did not play that match. Belec was dropped from the squad in November 2010. He also never played in 2013 U-21 Euro qualification. Instead, the coach gave the chance to youngster Jan Oblak and two other born 1990 players on the bench.
He received a call-up from the senior team
Slovenia national football team
The Slovenia national football team is the national football team of Slovenia and is controlled by the Football Association of Slovenia. The team played their first match in 1992 after the split of Yugoslavia in 1991....
in February 2011, after the injury of Samir Handanović
Samir Handanovic
Samir Handanovič, is a Slovenian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian club Udinese and the Slovenian national team. He is well known for his ability to save pentalies...
, for a friendly match against Albania
Albania national football team
The Albania national association football team is the national association football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
in February 2011.
He won another call-up from the senior team in March, August, October and again in November. He was the third keeper behind Handanović family, succeed Koprivec.