Stevica Ristić facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 May 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Vršac, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2002 | Jedinstvo Vršac | ||
| 2002–2003 | Mladost Lukićevo | 27 | (8) |
| 2003–2006 | Sileks | 107 | (84) |
| 2007–2009 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 35 | (14) |
| 2008–2009 | → Pohang Steelers (loan) | 32 | (13) |
| 2010 | Bunyodkor | 17 | (11) |
| 2010–2011 | Amkar Perm | 23 | (6) |
| 2011–2013 | Suwon Bluewings | 61 | (24) |
| 2013 | Shonan Bellmare | 8 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Jeonnam Dragons | 84 | (27) |
| 2017 | Temnić | ||
| International career | |||
| 2007–2012 | Macedonia | 17 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Stevica "Stevo" Ristić (Macedonian: Стевица Ристиќ, Serbian Cyrillic: Стевица Ристић) is a former professional footballer. He was born on May 23, 1982. Stevica played as a striker, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. Although he was born in Yugoslavia, he proudly represented the Macedonia national team in international matches.
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Stevica Ristić's Club Career
Stevica Ristić began his football journey in Yugoslavia. He played for Jedinstvo Vršac during the 2001–02 season. After that, he joined Mladost Lukićevo for a year.
Playing in Macedonia
In 2003, Stevica moved to Macedonia to play for FK Sileks. He quickly became a star player there. For three seasons, he was the top goal scorer in the Macedonian First League. His amazing performance caught the eye of bigger clubs.
Moving to South Korea
In 2007, Stevica made a big move to South Korea. He signed with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K-League. This transfer was worth 250,000 Euros. In his first season in the K-League, he played so well that he won the Player of the Year award.
Later, in 2008, he was loaned to Pohang Steelers. He played there for two and a half years. While with Pohang Steelers, he helped them win several important trophies.
Later Club Teams
After his time in South Korea, Stevica played for other clubs. In 2010, he joined Bunyodkor in Uzbekistan. Later that year, he signed a three-year contract with Amkar Perm in the Russian Premier League.
From 2011 to 2013, he played for Suwon Bluewings back in South Korea. He then had a short spell with Shonan Bellmare in Japan in 2013. His last major club was Jeonnam Dragons in South Korea, where he played from 2014 to 2016. He finished his career playing for Temnić in 2017.
International Football Career
Stevica Ristić chose to play for the Macedonia national team. He made his first appearance for them in February 2007. This was a friendly match against Albania. In that very first game, he scored a goal!
He played a total of 17 matches for Macedonia and scored 1 goal. His last international game was in October 2012. It was a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Croatia.
International Goals Scored
Here is the goal Stevica Ristić scored for Macedonia:
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 February 2007 | Tirana, Albania |  Albania |
1 goal | 1-0 | Friendly |
Personal Life
Stevica Ristić is married and has two children. His wife is from Macedonia.
Football Achievements and Honors
Stevica Ristić won several awards and trophies during his career.
Sileks
- Macedonian League runner-up: 2003–04 (This means his team finished second in the league.)
Pohang Steelers
- Korean FA Cup: 2008 (This is a major cup competition in Korea.)
- League Cup: 2009 (Another important cup competition.)
- AFC Champions League: 2009 (This is the biggest club competition in Asia, like the Champions League in Europe!)
Bunyodkor
- Uzbek Cup: 2010 (A cup competition in Uzbekistan.)
See also
In Spanish: Stevica Ristić para niños
