Amir Karić facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 December 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Orahovica Donja, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back, midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1989 | Šoštanj | ||
| 1989–1991 | Rudar Velenje | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1993 | Rudar Velenje | 60 | (17) |
| 1993–1997 | Maribor | 95 | (12) |
| 1997–1998 | Gamba Osaka | 12 | (0) |
| 1998 | Železničar Maribor | 3 | (2) |
| 1999–2000 | Maribor | 43 | (6) |
| 2000–2002 | Ipswich Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2001 | → Crystal Palace (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Maribor | 42 | (9) |
| 2004 | Moscow | 4 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Mura | 9 | (3) |
| 2005–2006 | AEL Limassol | 11 | (1) |
| 2005–2006 | Koper | 14 | (1) |
| 2006–2007 | Anorthosis Famagusta | 2 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Interblock | 8 | (1) |
| 2007–2009 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 42 | (17) |
| 2009–2011 | Koper | 54 | (3) |
| 2012 | Železničar Maribor | 20 | (8) |
| 2013 | Malečnik | 11 | (4) |
| 2013–2018 | USV Murfeld Süd | 94 | (39) |
| 2018–2022 | Malečnik | 59 | (12) |
| International career | |||
| 1992–1995 | Slovenia U21 | 14 | (4) |
| 1996–2004 | Slovenia | 64 | (1) |
| 2003 | Slovenia B | 2 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022–2023 | Pomurje / Mura | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Amir Karić is a famous Slovenian football player who later became a coach. He was born on December 31, 1973. During his playing days, he mostly played as a left-back (a defender on the left side of the field), but he could also play as a midfielder (a player who helps both attack and defense).
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Amir Karić's Club Journey
Playing for Teams in England
After showing off his great skills at the European Championship in 2000, Amir Karić moved to England to play for Ipswich Town in August 2000. He didn't play many games for Ipswich. He only appeared in three League Cup matches.
In March 2001, he was loaned to Crystal Palace, another English team. There, he played just three matches before returning to Ipswich. His contract with Ipswich Town ended in October 2002.
Playing for Teams Around Europe
After his time in England, Karić played for Moscow in Russia. In the 2005–06 season, he played for Anorthosis, a team in Cyprus.
Throughout his long career, he also played for many other clubs. These included Rudar Velenje, AEL Limassol, Gamba Osaka in Japan, and Koper in Slovenia. He played for many different teams, showing his versatility and experience.
Amir Karić's International Career
Playing for Slovenia
Amir Karić also played for his home country, Slovenia. He made his first appearance for the Slovenian national team in May 1996. This was in a friendly match against the United Arab Emirates. In that very first game, he scored his only goal for the national team!
He played for Slovenia from 1996 to 2004. During this time, he played in 64 matches for his country.
Major Tournaments
Karić was part of the Slovenian team that played in two big international tournaments:
Playing in these tournaments means he was one of the best players in Slovenia during that time.
Amir Karić's Family Life
Amir Karić's love for football runs in his family! His son, Sven, is also a football player. His daughter, Tija, plays football too.
See also
In Spanish: Amir Karić para niños
