Boban Grncarov
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Boban Grnčarov (born 12 August 1982 in Skopje
) is a Macedonian footballer who plays as a central defender
for Belgian club Lierse
.
and FK Rabotnički
before moving to Serbia where he played with OFK Belgrade between 2001 and 2003.
In 2003 he moved to Ukraine and signed with Metalurh Donetsk where he played until 2006. After spending the first half of the 2006/07 season on loan to FC Stal Alchevsk
, Grncarov signed a deal with KAA Gent in the Belgian Jupiler League
. The season 2008/09 he moved on loan to Maccabi Petah Tikva.
At 9 June 2009 the board of APOEL announced that the player signed a contact with the team for 2 years until 2011. In his first season at APOEL he won the super cup (he scored a goal in the game) and also he appeared in four official 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
matches with APOEL. The next season he became an essential member of the team, and although he played in all matches as a central defender, he scored 6 goals in the league (all goals scored by head), and helped his team to win the 2010–11 Cypriot First Division
. In May 2011, Grnčarov left APOEL after two years, when the club and the player didn't agreed on signing a new contract. Grncarov signed a one year deal with Lierse on 5 July 2011 with an option for an additional season.
and scored one goal against Norway
on 9 September 2009.
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
) is a Macedonian footballer who plays as a central defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Belgian club Lierse
Lierse S.K.
Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring is a Belgian professional football club, from the city of Lier in the Antwerp province. Lierse has been playing in the Belgian Pro League since the 2010-11 season and they have already won the competition 4 times. They also have won 2 Belgian Cups...
.
Club career
Grnčarov began his career at Macedonia with FK VardarFK Vardar
FK Vardar Skopje is a Macedonian football club based in the capital city of Skopje. FK Vardar is currently a member of the 1-MFL. FK Vardar is the most popular and renowned Macedonian football club both domestically and abroad, having won 6 national championships and 6 national cups...
and FK Rabotnički
FK Rabotnicki
FK Rabotnički is a football club that plays at the Philip II Arena in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. They currently compete in the Macedonian First League.-History:...
before moving to Serbia where he played with OFK Belgrade between 2001 and 2003.
In 2003 he moved to Ukraine and signed with Metalurh Donetsk where he played until 2006. After spending the first half of the 2006/07 season on loan to FC Stal Alchevsk
FC Stal Alchevsk
FC Stal Alchevsk is a Ukrainian professional football team of the Ukrainian First League that is based in Alchevsk. "Stal" is the Russian for "steel". The name was chosen as the pride for the heavily industrialized region of the country....
, Grncarov signed a deal with KAA Gent in the Belgian Jupiler League
Jupiler League
The Belgian Pro League is the top league competition for association football clubs in Belgium. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Belgian Second Division...
. The season 2008/09 he moved on loan to Maccabi Petah Tikva.
At 9 June 2009 the board of APOEL announced that the player signed a contact with the team for 2 years until 2011. In his first season at APOEL he won the super cup (he scored a goal in the game) and also he appeared in four official 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
The 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage matches took place between 15 September and 9 December 2009. The draw for the eight groups took place on 27 August 2009, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco....
matches with APOEL. The next season he became an essential member of the team, and although he played in all matches as a central defender, he scored 6 goals in the league (all goals scored by head), and helped his team to win the 2010–11 Cypriot First Division
2010–11 Cypriot First Division
-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
. In May 2011, Grnčarov left APOEL after two years, when the club and the player didn't agreed on signing a new contract. Grncarov signed a one year deal with Lierse on 5 July 2011 with an option for an additional season.
International career
Grnčarov has made 21 appearances for the senior Republic of Macedonia national football teamRepublic of Macedonia national football team
The Macedonia national football team is the national football team of the Republic of Macedonia and is controlled by the Football Federation of Macedonia. Due to an ongoing name dispute, it enters international competitions under its country's provisional appellation as "FYR Macedonia"...
and scored one goal against Norway
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
on 9 September 2009.
Honours
APOEL-
- Cypriot First DivisionCypriot First DivisionThe Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
(1): 2010–112010–11 Cypriot First Division-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... - Cypriot Super Cup (1): 2009
- Cypriot First Division