Suvad Katana
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Suvad Katana was a Bosnian football
player.
This intelligent defender started playing football in FK Željezničar
as a youngster. He made his league debut for the club in 1987. against Red Star Belgrade
(0-0). Although still a teenager, he was a regular starter in the squad in following seasons. In 1992, War in Bosnia-Herzegovina started and he moved to Belgium
. He played there for KRC Genk (1992-1994), KAA Gent (1994-1996) and RSC Anderlecht
(1996-1998). After a season with Turkish side Adanaspor
, he have returned to Belgium and played for KSC Lokeren (1999-2004). He ended his career in 2004.
He was one of the best defenders in Belgian championship
in the 1990s. He won many awards for his performances at various clubs.
He also played for Bosnia-Herzegovina national team
. His first game was against Albania
on April 24, 1996, and last on October 15, 1998. against Lithuania
. In total, he collected 10 caps
for the national team.
In January 2005, he died after suffering Cardiac arrest
. He was 36, and is survived by his wife and two children.
FK Željezničar
(1987-1992) KRC Genk (1992-1994) KAA Gent (1994-1996) RSC Anderlecht
(1996-1998) Adanaspor
(1998-1999) KSC Lokeren (1999-2004)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player.
This intelligent defender started playing football in FK Željezničar
FK Željeznicar
FK Željezničar is a professional football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo.The initial acronym stands for Fudbalski sportski klub , and the name Željezničar means "railway worker," given because it was established by a group of railway workers.Željezničar, alias "Željo," is the most...
as a youngster. He made his league debut for the club in 1987. against 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...
(0-0). Although still a teenager, he was a regular starter in the squad in following seasons. In 1992, War in Bosnia-Herzegovina started and he moved to Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. He played there for KRC Genk (1992-1994), KAA Gent (1994-1996) and RSC Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
(1996-1998). After a season with Turkish side Adanaspor
Adanaspor
Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı....
, he have returned to Belgium and played for KSC Lokeren (1999-2004). He ended his career in 2004.
He was one of the best defenders in Belgian championship
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...
in the 1990s. He won many awards for his performances at various clubs.
He also played for Bosnia-Herzegovina national team
Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
. His first game was against Albania
Albania national football team
The Albania national association football team is the national association football team of Albania and is controlled by the Football Association of Albania...
on April 24, 1996, and last on October 15, 1998. against Lithuania
Lithuania national football team
The national football team of Lithuania is under the auspices of the Lithuanian Football Federation. It played its first match in 1923. In 1940, Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union; the country regained its independence in 1990 and played their first match as a new nation against Georgia on...
. In total, he collected 10 caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the national team.
In January 2005, he died after suffering Cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest, is the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively...
. He was 36, and is survived by his wife and two children.
Career
FK ŽeljezničarFK Željeznicar
FK Željezničar is a professional football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo.The initial acronym stands for Fudbalski sportski klub , and the name Željezničar means "railway worker," given because it was established by a group of railway workers.Željezničar, alias "Željo," is the most...
(1987-1992) KRC Genk (1992-1994) KAA Gent (1994-1996) RSC Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
(1996-1998) Adanaspor
Adanaspor
Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı....
(1998-1999) KSC Lokeren (1999-2004)