Mirnes Šišic
Encyclopedia
Mirnes Sead Šišić is a Slovenia
n footballer of Bosnian descent who is currently playing for OFI Crete
in Greek Super League.
with NK Rudar Velenje in 2001. In 2003, Šišić signed with Ilisiakos F.C.
in Greece
. After one season with Ilisiakos, Šišić's career continued to progress in Greece. Šišić moved on to Larissa and then Levadiakos (with a short loan spell at Iraklis, and, after a strong start to the 2007–08 season
with Levadiakos, Greece's most successful club, Olympiacos swooped for the Slovenian winger.
.
In March 2008, Šišić made his first and only appearance in the UEFA Champions League
, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 loss to Chelsea
at Stamford Bridge
in the first knockout stage of the competition.
Later that month, Šišić scored his first Olympiacos goal, in a 2–0 win against Atromitos which lead to a 2–0 win.
In total, Šišić made 12 league appearances and scored two goals for Olympiakos in 2007–08, as the club won the Super League championship.
, and, after Lemonis was sacked in March 2008, Spanish
manager José Segura
. In the summer, Segura was replaced by another his countryman Ernesto Valverde. Šišić found playing time difficult to come by under Valverde, and by the winter he had not made a league appearance. During the winter transfer period, Šišić and Olympiacos decided to part ways, and the Slovenian signed with Serbia
n giants Red Star Belgrade
Šišić made his league debut with Red Star in February 2009 in a derby against Partizan Belgrade
. In total, Šišić made 12 appearances for Red Star during the second half of the 2008–09 season.
.
. He scored his first goal in only his second capthe only goal in a 1–0 victory against Hungary
. He scored his second from the penalty spot in a friendly loss to Croatia.
In 2008 and 2009, made 5 appearances (all) starts in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
matches, helping Slovenia qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
.
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 of Bosnian descent who is currently playing for OFI Crete
OFI Crete
OFI , the Sportfriends Association Heraklion, is a Greek association football club based in Heraklion, on the island of Crete. Outside Greece, the club is generally known as OFI Crete F.C., however, the name Crete is not actually part of the club's official title.OFI is the club with most...
in Greek Super League.
Early career
Šišić began his professional footballing career in SloveniaSlovenia
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...
with NK Rudar Velenje in 2001. In 2003, Šišić signed with Ilisiakos F.C.
Ilisiakos F.C.
Ilisiakos is an Ilisia-based football club that was founded in 1927 by Michalis Xydis, Lambropoulos, Evgenopoulos, Nikolaos Plessas, et al.. Ilisiakos spent the majority of its later history in the Greek second division however the footballing arm of the club merged with Egaleo F.C...
in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. After one season with Ilisiakos, Šišić's career continued to progress in Greece. Šišić moved on to Larissa and then Levadiakos (with a short loan spell at Iraklis, and, after a strong start to the 2007–08 season
Super League Greece 2007-08
2007-08 was the second season of the Super League's, and started on September 1, 2007. The defending champions were Olympiacos. Asteras Tripolis, Veria and Levadiakos were promoted from Beta Ethniki in the previous season.-Postponement:...
with Levadiakos, Greece's most successful club, Olympiacos swooped for the Slovenian winger.
Olympiacos
Šišić made his Olympiacos debut in January 2008 in a 2–1 win against one of his former clubs, Iraklis, in ThessalonikiThessaloniki
Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...
.
In March 2008, Šišić made his first and only appearance in the 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...
, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 loss to Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
at Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge (stadium)
Stamford Bridge is a football stadium in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London, and is the home of Chelsea Football Club. The stadium is located within the Moore Park Estate also known as Walham Green and is often referred to as simply The Bridge...
in the first knockout stage of the competition.
Later that month, Šišić scored his first Olympiacos goal, in a 2–0 win against Atromitos which lead to a 2–0 win.
In total, Šišić made 12 league appearances and scored two goals for Olympiakos in 2007–08, as the club won the Super League championship.
Red Star Belgrade
In 2007–08, Šišić played under Greek manager Takis LemonisTakis Lemonis
Takis Lemonis is a former Greek football player , former manager of Cypriot champion Omonia and current manager of Panionios.-Playing career:...
, and, after Lemonis was sacked in March 2008, Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
manager José Segura
José Segura
José Segura is a Spanish Football coach who won both the Greek championship and Cup with Olympiacos FC after the sacking of Takis Lemonis in March 2008. He decided to leave the club after the end of the season, despite winning two titles, because the board was planning to agree with a more...
. In the summer, Segura was replaced by another his countryman Ernesto Valverde. Šišić found playing time difficult to come by under Valverde, and by the winter he had not made a league appearance. During the winter transfer period, Šišić and Olympiacos decided to part ways, and the Slovenian signed with Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n giants Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
Šišić made his league debut with Red Star in February 2009 in a derby against Partizan Belgrade
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
. In total, Šišić made 12 appearances for Red Star during the second half of the 2008–09 season.
PAS Giannina
In January 2010, Šišić returned to Greece, signing for Super League club PAS Giannina. Šišić made 14 appearances and scored 2 goals for Giannina during the second half of the 2009–10 seasonSuper League Greece 2007-08
2007-08 was the second season of the Super League's, and started on September 1, 2007. The defending champions were Olympiacos. Asteras Tripolis, Veria and Levadiakos were promoted from Beta Ethniki in the previous season.-Postponement:...
.
International career
Soon after being signed by Olympiacos, Šišić was called up to the Slovenia national teamSlovenia 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....
. He scored his first goal in only his second capthe only goal in a 1–0 victory against Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
. He scored his second from the penalty spot in a friendly loss to Croatia.
In 2008 and 2009, made 5 appearances (all) starts in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
The qualification competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup was a series of tournaments organised by the six FIFA confederations. Each confederation — the AFC , CAF , CONCACAF , CONMEBOL , OFC , and UEFA — was allocated a certain number of the 32 places at the tournament...
matches, helping Slovenia qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
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Olympiacos
- Greek Super League: 2007–08Super League Greece 2007-082007-08 was the second season of the Super League's, and started on September 1, 2007. The defending champions were Olympiacos. Asteras Tripolis, Veria and Levadiakos were promoted from Beta Ethniki in the previous season.-Postponement:...
- Greek Super CupGreek Super Cup-Official edition:-External links:*...
: 2007Greek Super Cup-Official edition:-External links:*...
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26 March 2008 | Zalaegerszeg Zalaegerszeg In 2001 Zalaegerszeg had 61,654 inhabitants . The distribution of religions were, 71.1% Roman Catholic, 3.8% Calvinist, 1.6% Lutheran, 11.6% Atheist .-Notable people:* Lajos Botfy , mayor... , Hungary Hungary Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The... |
0–1 | Win | Friendly | |
| 2. | 20 August 2008 | Maribor Maribor Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia with 157,947 inhabitants . Maribor is also the largest and the capital city of Slovenian region Lower Styria and the seat of the Municipality of Maribor.... |
2–3 | Loss | Friendly |
External links
- Player profile – NZS