Marko_Gobeljić

Marko Gobeljić

Marko Gobeljić

Serbian association footballer

Marko Gobeljić (Serbian Cyrillic: Марко Гобељић; born 13 September 1992) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Greek Super League club A.E. Kifisia.

Quick Facts Personal information, Full name ...

Club career

Sloga Kraljevo

Gobeljić started training football with local football school Bubamara 1991,[4] and later passed all youth categories of Sloga Kraljevo. He had started playing with the first team as a bonus player in the 2010–11 season. In his debut season he played 27 league games and one Serbian Cup match, against Red Star Belgrade in front of a full Kraljevo City Stadium on 22 September 2010.[5][6] At the beginning of his senior career, he was mostly used as a midfielder, but he also appeared as a right-back in some matches during the spring half-season, after Jovica Vasilić left the club.[7]

Gobeljić in the middle, celebrating a goal for Sloga with teammates

For the 2011–12 season, after Sloga was promoted in the First League, he scored a total of three goals over the course of 31 league matches. He played most frequently as a central midfielder, but he also appeared as a right-back in some matches. At home 1–2 defeat against Čukarički, he played on stopper place, after Boban Dmitrović had been substituted out at the half-time. Previously he scored a goal in the same game.[8] Later, during the competition, he scored two more goals in matches against Proleter Novi Sad and OFK Mladenovac.[9]

During the 2012–13 season, Gobeljić continued playing primarily as a central midfielder until coach Neško Milovanović moved him to right-back before the end of the season. He was the most standard player of the season, making 32 First League appearances[10] and one cup appearance away against OFK Beograd, when Sloga lost 5–0.[11][12] Although he did not score a goal, he was nominated for the man of the match once that season.[2]

In the following season, the first team captain Aleksandar Božović dropped out of the starting eleven, with the more experienced Bojan Šejić replacing him on goal. Gobeljić got an armband as a vice-captain ahead Miloš Janićijević and Nemanja Miletić.[13] On 25 September 2013, Gobeljić scored a goal in a cup match against Vojvodina, which went into overtime after a 1–1 tie. He also scored against Srđan Žakula in the penalty series, although Sloga was eliminated after penalties.[14] as Sloga's captain he was nominated for man of the match.[15] Around this time he began playing more frequently as a utility player. He played mostly matches as a right-back during the season.

Napredak Kruševac

Gobeljić signed a contract with Napredak in July 2014,[16] and took number 77 jersey. He made his Serbian SuperLiga debut for Napredak in home defeat against Čukarički on 9 August 2014, when he replaced Ibrahima Mame N'Diaye at the beginning of second half.[17] He was recognized as one of the best players for the first half-season.[18][19] On 9 April 2015, Gobeljić scored his first goal for Napredak against Vojvodina, in what was Napredak's first ever win against Vojvodina in Novi Sad.[20][21] During the regular season, Gobeljić made 26 league and one cup appearance, scoring one goal total. Finally, he played both matches in the league play-off against Metalac Gornji Milanovac, after which Napredak was relegated from the SuperLiga.[22][23]

After Napredak was relegated to the Serbian First League, Gobeljić played all matches until the end of first half season. He started season as a right-back, but after Igor Zonjić joined the club, he moved back to the midfield. During the season, he was playing on both positions. He scored a goal in a match against ČSK Pivara on 19 March 2016.[24] After Napredak won the 2016 Serbian First League, he was also elected in the team of the season by Sportski žurnal, along with teammates Bojan Beljić and Ibrahima Mame N'Diaye.[25]

In summer 2016, before the start of new season, Gobeljić played several friendly matches and scored two goals, against Radnički Niš on 25 June,[26] and Radnik Surdulica on 16 July 2016.[27] He scored his first goal in the 2016-17 season from Miloš Vulić's assist[28] against Red Star Belgrade on 22 July 2016 at Rajko Mitić Stadium.[29] In the following league match against Partizan, Bojan Šaranov fouled Gobeljić for penalty kick, which Nenad Šljivić scored.[30] On 10 September 2016, he scored his second season goal against Čukarički, after which he was nominated man of the match and took a place in team of the fixture.[31] In October 2016, he extended his contract with Napredak to the summer 2018.[32] Gobeljić also scored a goal in the next fixture match, against Novi Pazar.[33] He scored against Partizan on 25 November 2016.[34] Gobeljić also scored three goals during the winter break-off season.[35] On 14 April 2017, he scored his last goal for Napredak that season against OFK Bačka.[36]

Red Star Belgrade

Nemanja Radonjić and Gobeljić after the 2017 UEFA Europa League play-off against Krasnodar.

On 7 June 2017, Belgrade media reported about Gobeljić's signing with Red Star Belgrade, after his long-time friend Jovan Kastratović shared a picture of his contract on Instagram.[37] Gobeljić was officially promoted by club's sports director Mitar Mrkela two days later, penning a three-year contract.[38] He made his debut for Red Star in the second leg of the first qualifying round of the 2017–18 Europa League, substituting Ricardinho against Floriana.[9] Only minutes after taking Ricardinho's place, Gobeljić was sent off after one bad tackle on one of the opposing players.[39] He played his first eternal derby on 27 August 2017 as a left back.[40] He scored his first goal for Red Star in their 5–0 victory over Radnik Surdulica on 29 November 2017.[41]

On 13 May 2018, he made two assists in Red Star's 1–2 away win against Vojvodina as a right-back, and was named man of the match.[42][43][44] On 20 July 2018, Gobeljić lead the team as a captain in 3–0 victory over Dinamo Vranje, in the first fixture of the 2018–19 Serbian SuperLiga campaign.[45]

On 16 July 2019, Gobeljić got a red card after making a bad tackle on Sūduva defender Vaidas Slavickas during the first qualifying round of the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League.[46] Slavickas's leg broke in two different areas and had to undergo surgery.[46] Gobeljić visited him in the hospital to apologize.[46]

On 22 June 2020 he tested positive for COVID-19.[47]

On 25 May 2021, Gobeljić caused a controversy after Red Star's penalty shoot out win against Partizan Belgrade in the 2020–21 Serbian Cup final, lowering his shorts and making a cojones gesture towards Vladimir Stojković. Shortly after, Red Star apologized for the incident, claiming that Gobeljić will be punished for his actions.[48]

International career

Gobeljić was called by coach Slavoljub Muslin to the Serbia national team in September 2016[49] and he made his international debut in a friendly 3–0 loss to Qatar.[50] He also received a call for a friendly match against United States, on 29 January 2017.[51][52]

Style of play

Through the professional career, Gobeljić affirmed himself as a utility player.[53] He has started as a central midfielder being capable of playing left and right.[54] Playing with Sloga Kraljevo, he converted to right-back for a period, while playing for Napredak and Red Star.[38] In his third season with Napredak, manager Dragan Ivanović moved him upfield, where he spent mostly time as a second striker[55] and winger.[56] Joining Red Star Belgrade, Gobeljić changed many places on the field at the beginning, including left-back and defensive midfielder positions.[57]

Internationally, coach Slavoljub Muslin used him as a centre forward and attacking midfielder.[52]

At the age of 24, Gobeljić was described as one of the best and the most intelligent footballers in the Serbian domestic competition.[58] He is characterized by his abilities and passing skills.[59][60]

Career statistics

Club

As of 28 May 2023[9]
More information Club, Season ...
  1. Including preliminary round against Radnički Niš and first round against Red Star Belgrade[6]
  2. Including an appearance in the Western Serbia Cup against Zlatar[61]
  3. Both appearances in the relegation play-off
  4. All appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. Appearances in UEFA Champions League

International

As of 10 October 2019[62]
More information Serbia, Year ...

Honours

Sloga Kraljevo
Napredak Kruševac
Red Star Belgrade

Individual

References

  1. [1]
    "Марко Гобељић". Red Star Belgrade official website (in Serbian). Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Gobeljic, Marko". srbijafudbal.com (in Serbian). Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Marko Gobeljić". FK Napredak official website (in Serbian). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Main Page". FK Bubamara 1991 (in Serbian). Archived from the original on 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2019-05-26.
  5. [5]
    "Kup Srbije: Sloga - Crvena zvezda 0:2". sportal.rs (in Serbian). 22 September 2010. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  6. [6]
    "Sloga zadovoljila igrom, Zvezda ide dalje". srbijasport.net (in Serbian). 22 September 2010. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  7. [7]
    "Prijateljska utakmica: Fk Novi Pazar - Fk Sloga Kraljevo 1:0 , izveštaj sa utakmice". FK Novi Pazar Facebook page (in Serbian). 6 March 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  8. [8]
    "PLS: Sloga - Čukarički 1:2". srbijasport.net (in Serbian). 23 May 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  9. [9]
    Marko Gobeljić at Soccerway
  10. [10]
    "Fudbaleri Sloge uspešno okončali tešku prvoligašku sezonu i promovisali nekoliko odličnih mladih fudbalera". srbijasport.net (in Serbian). 20 June 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  11. [11]
    "OFK BEOGRAD DEKLASIRAO SLOGU IZ KRALJEVA". akter.co.rs (in Serbian). 26 September 2012. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  12. [12]
    "KS: OFK Beograd - Sloga 5:0". sportal.rs (in Serbian). 26 September 2012. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  13. [13]
    "PLS: Sloga (K) - Metalac (GM) 1:0". srbijasport.net (in Serbian). 24 August 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  14. [14]
    "SLOGA (Kraljevo)-VOJVODINA 1 : 1 (penalima 2 : 3)". FK Vojvodina official website (in Serbian). 26 September 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  15. [15]
    "Sloga stala na penalu". srbijasport.net (in Serbian). 26 September 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  16. [16]
    "Gobeljić u Napretku, Vidaković u Novom Pazaru". Radio Televizija Kruševac (in Serbian). 8 July 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  17. [17]
    "1.Kolo: Napredak - Čukarički". Serbian SuperLiga official website (in Serbian). 10 August 2014. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  18. [18]
    "Marko Gobeljić, Slogina radilica, Napretkova perjanica". srbijasport.net (in Serbian). 14 December 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  19. [19]
    "Гобељић: Напредак ће бити хит пролећа". Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 19 February 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  20. [20]
    "Gobeljić ispisao istoriju Čarapana, Napredak prvi put pobedio u Novom Sadu". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 9 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  21. [21]
    "Гобељић прославио гол на Карађорђу певајући "Плачите са мном јесење кише"". Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 11 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  22. [22]
    "Lepa zaliha Milanovčana pred revanš". FK Metalac official website (in Serbian). 1 June 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  23. [23]
    "TRAGIČAN KRAJ: Trujić nedovoljan, fudbaleri ispali iz elite!". rasinasport.com (in Serbian). 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 2 September 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  24. [24]
    "Fudbal: Napredak pobedio u Čelarevu". krusevacgrad.rs (in Serbian). 19 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  25. [25]
    "Бељић водио до елите". Sportski žurnal, detail from printed edition (in Serbian). 29 June 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  26. [26]
    "ФК Раднички-ФК Напредак". FK Napredak Kruševac official website (in Serbian). 25 June 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  27. [27]
    "Pobeda nad Napretkom uoči početka prvenstva". FK Radnik Surdulica official website (in Serbian). 16 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
  28. [28]
    "Вулић и Гобељић деле премију за гол против Звезде". Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 24 July 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  29. [29]
    "Црвена звезда - Напредак 2:2 (0:1)". Red Star Belgrade official website (in Serbian). 22 July 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
  30. [30]
    "Црно-бели наставили да посрћу, Напредак славио против очајног Партизана (ВИДЕО)". Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 31 July 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  31. [31]
    "8.Kolo: Napredak - Čukarički". Serbian SuperLiga official website (in Serbian). 10 September 2016. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  32. [32]
    "Гобељић и Урошевић продужили уговоре". FK Napredak Kruševac official website (in Serbian). 19 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  33. [33]
    "Čarapani redom izuvaju, Čukarički pobedio posle 73 dana". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 22 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  34. [34]
    "Partizan – Napredak 3:2 (1:2)". FK Partizan official website (in Serbian). 25 November 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  35. [35]
    "Pregled rezultata pripremnih mečeva superligaških ekipa". Serbian SuperLiga official website (in Serbian). 12 February 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  36. [36]
    "Napredak – Bačka 2:0". krusevac.link (in Serbian). 13 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  37. [37]
    "Zvanično: Zvezda dovela prvo pojačanje u prelaznom roku!". telegraf.rs (in Serbian). 7 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  38. [38]
    "Представљен Марко Гобељић". Red Star Belgrade official website (in Serbian). 9 June 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  39. [39]
    "Gobeljićev debi - čist košmar... (VIDEO)". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 6 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  40. [40]
    "KRAJ: Crvena zvezda – Partizan 0:0 (VIDEO)". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 27 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  41. [41]
    "Trk od 100 metara za prvenac na Marakani! (VIDEO)". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 29 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  42. [42]
    "Звезда славила над Војводином након преокрета". Radio Television of Serbia (in Serbian). 13 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  43. [43]
    "Звездин бек Марко Гобељић блистао у Новом Саду". Dnevnik (in Serbian). 14 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  44. [44]
    "Gobeljić najavio šta će pevati na proslavi titule!". mondo.rs (in Serbian). 14 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  45. [45]
    "RUTINSKI POSAO I RASPUCANOST NOVAJLIJA Vranjanci malo pretili, ali Zvezda na kraju lagano prošla preko Dinama 3:0". Alo! (in Serbian). 20 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  46. [46]
    Aleksandar Obrenović (18 July 2019). "Lep gest Crvene zvezde, Gobeljić, Terzić i Mrkela posetili Slavickasa". Sportske.net (in Serbian). Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  47. [47]
    "Notizie Coronavirus in Italia e nel mondo - oggi, lunedì 22 giugno". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  48. [48]
    "Zvezda će kazniti Marka Gobeljića zbog ispada". b92.net (in Serbian). Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  49. [49]
    "Umesto kvarteta iz Novog Sada: Gobeljić, Đokić, Stanković..." mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 27 September 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  50. [50]
    "Qatar - Serbia match report". eurosport.com. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  51. [51]
    "Селектор Славољуб Муслин позвао 18 играча за дуел против САД у Сан Дијегу, 29. јануара". Football Association of Serbia (in Serbian). 17 January 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  52. [52]
    "Nula u San Dijegu: Superligaški "orlovi" se nisu obrukali u Americi (FOTO, VIDEO)". RTV BK Telecom (in Serbian). 30 January 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  53. [53]
    "Гобељић – Слушам, радим и напредујем". Red Star Belgrade official website (in Serbian). 1 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  54. [54]
    "Zvezda: Potpisao Gobeljić do 2020!". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 8 June 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  55. [55]
    "Sećanja Marka Gobeljića na ludu jesen: Zagrevam se pred Arsenal i pitam se šta ću da igram". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 4 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  56. [56]
    "Male šanse za Rodića, Gobeljić je spreman". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  57. [57]
    "Milić i Vučićević probušili mlađeg brata, Gobeljić se spremao za Krasnodar". mozzartsport.com (in Serbian). 20 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  58. [58]
    "'PRVO, PA MUŠKO': Jedan od najboljih fudbalera Superlige prvo pojačanje Zvezde?!". hotsport.rs (in Serbian). 23 May 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  59. [59]
    "КО ЋЕ НА ТЕРЕН УМЕСТО ЛЕ ТАЛЕКА: Гобељић уз Доналда?". Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 19 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  60. [60]
    "Звезда савладала Графичар на Сењаку". Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 20 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  61. [61]
    "Kup FSRZS polufinale: Sloga (K) – Zlatar 2:1". srbijasport.net (in Serbian). 8 June 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  62. [62]
    Marko Gobeljić at National-Football-Teams.com
  63. [63]
    "Najbolji igrač 14. kola Mozzart Bet Super lige Srbije – Marko Gobeljić". www.superliga.rs. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
Share this article:

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Marko_Gobeljić, and is written by contributors. Text is available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International License; additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.