Toni Šunjić

Toni Šunjić
Šunjić with Dynamo Moscow in 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-12-15) 15 December 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Mostar, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Zrinjski Mostar
Number 44
Youth career
Zrinjski Mostar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2012 Zrinjski Mostar 76 (1)
2010–2011 → Kortrijk (loan) 15 (0)
2012–2014 Zorya Luhansk 63 (0)
2014–2015 Kuban Krasnodar 28 (1)
2015–2017 VfB Stuttgart 29 (3)
2017 → Palermo (loan) 7 (0)
2017–2020 Dynamo Moscow 77 (5)
2020–2021 Beijing Guoan 0 (0)
2020 → Henan (loan) 0 (0)
2021–2023 Henan 71 (1)
2024– Zrinjski Mostar 16 (1)
International career
2006 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 3 (0)
2008–2010 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 10 (0)
2012–2020 Bosnia and Herzegovina 41 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 November 2024

Toni Šunjić (pronounced [tǒni ʃûːɲitɕ]; born 15 December 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bosnian Premier League club Zrinjski Mostar.

Šunjić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, who loaned him to Kortrijk in 2010. In 2012, he joined Zorya Luhansk. Two years later, he moved to Kuban Krasnodar. The following year, he was transferred to VfB Stuttgart, who sent him on loan to Palermo in 2017. Šunjić signed with Dynamo Moscow later that year. In 2020, he joined Beijing Guoan. Later that year, he was loaned to Henan, with whom he signed permanently a year later. In 2024, he went back to Zrinjski Mostar.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šunjić made his senior international debut in 2012, earning over 40 caps until 2020. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Early career

Šunjić came through the youth academy of his hometown club Zrinjski Mostar.[1] He made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Partizan on 2 August 2007 at the age of 18.[2] On 3 August 2008, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Borac Banja Luka.[3] In August 2010, he was sent on a season-long loan to Belgian outfit Kortrijk.[4]

In January 2012, Šunjić joined Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.[5]

In July 2014, he switched to Russian side Kuban Krasnodar.[6]

VfB Stuttgart

In August 2015, Šunjić was transferred to German outfit VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee.[7] He made his official debut for the squad against Hertha BSC on 12 September and managed to score a goal.[8]

Despite VfB Stuttgart's relegation to the 2. Bundesliga in May 2016, Šunjić decided to stay at the club.[9]

In January 2017, he was loaned to Italian side Palermo until the end of the season.[10]

Dynamo Moscow

In June, Šunjić signed a two-year deal with Dynamo Moscow.[11] He made his competitive debut for the team on 18 July against their biggest rivals Spartak Moscow.[12] On 3 November, he scored his first goal for Dynamo Moscow against Ural.[13]

In June 2019, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2021.[14]

Later stage of career

In September 2020, Šunjić moved to Chinese side Beijing Guoan, who loaned him to Henan, with an option to make the transfer permanent, which was activated in January 2021.[15]

In January 2024, he returned to Zrinjski Mostar.[16]

International career

Šunjić playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015

Šunjić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.[17]

In August 2012, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Wales,[18] and debuted in that game on 15 August.[19]

In June 2014, Šunjić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition.[20] He made his tournament debut in the second group match against Nigeria on 22 June.[21]

On 31 August 2017, in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus, Šunjić scored his first senior international goal.[22]

He retired from international football on 24 June 2021.[23]

Personal life

Šunjić has two daughters named Stefani and Kiara with his long-time girlfriend Viktoria.[24]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 6 November 2024[25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Zrinjski Mostar 2007–08 Bosnian Premier League 7 0 3 0 1[b] 0 – 11 0
2008–09 Bosnian Premier League 23 1 3 0 4[b] 1 – 30 2
2009–10 Bosnian Premier League 28 0 7 1 2[c] 0 – 37 1
2010–11 Bosnian Premier League 5 0 0 0 6[d] 1 – 11 1
2011–12 Bosnian Premier League 13 0 3 1 – – 16 1
Total 76 1 16 2 13 2 – 105 5
Kortrijk (loan) 2010–11 Belgian Pro League 15 0 1 0 – – 16 0
Zorya Luhansk 2011–12 Ukrainian Premier League 10 0 1 0 – – 11 0
2012–13 Ukrainian Premier League 28 0 1 0 – – 29 0
2013–14 Ukrainian Premier League 25 0 1 0 – – 26 0
Total 63 0 3 0 – – 66 0
Kuban Krasnodar 2014–15 Russian Premier League 22 1 4 2 – – 26 3
2015–16 Russian Premier League 6 0 0 0 – – 6 0
Total 28 1 4 2 – – 32 3
VfB Stuttgart 2015–16 Bundesliga 19 1 3 1 – – 22 2
2016–17 2. Bundesliga 10 2 2 0 – – 12 2
Total 29 3 5 1 – – 34 4
Palermo (loan) 2016–17 Serie A 7 0 – – – 7 0
Dynamo Moscow 2017–18 Russian Premier League 27 3 1 0 – – 28 3
2018–19 Russian Premier League 29 1 1 0 – – 30 1
2019–20 Russian Premier League 19 0 0 0 – – 19 0
2020–21 Russian Premier League 2 1 0 0 0 0 – 2 1
Total 77 5 2 0 0 0 – 79 5
Henan (loan) 2020 Chinese Super League – – – 6[e] 0 6 0
Henan 2021 Chinese Super League 19 0 0 0 – – 19 0
2022 Chinese Super League 29 1 0 0 – – 29 1
2023 Chinese Super League 23 0 0 0 – – 23 0
Total 71 1 0 0 – 6 0 77 1
Zrinjski Mostar 2023–24 Bosnian Premier League 10 0 6 0 – – 16 0
2024–25 Bosnian Premier League 6 1 1 0 6[f] 0 – 13 1
Total 16 1 7 0 6 0 – 29 1
Career total 382 12 38 5 19 2 6 0 445 19
  1. ^ Includes Bosnian Cup, Belgian Cup, Ukrainian Cup, Russian Cup, DFB-Pokal
  2. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ Appearances in Chinese Super League relegation play-offs
  6. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[26]
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2012 3 0
2013 2 0
2014 9 0
2015 6 0
2016 5 0
2017 4 1
2018 8 0
2019 3 0
2020 1 0
Total 41 1
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Šunjić goal.
List of international goals scored by Toni Šunjić[26]
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 31 August 2017 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus 28  Cyprus 1–0 2–3 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Zrinjski Mostar[25]

References

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  2. ^ "Partizan deklasirao Zrinjski sa 5:0". b92.net (in Serbian). 2 August 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2007.
  3. ^ "Žižović donio bodove Zrinjskom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 3 August 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2008.
  4. ^ "Šunjić otišao, Đurić došao". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Šunjić na korak do Zorye". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 18 January 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  6. ^ "Toni Šunjić napustio ukrajinsku Zoryu, karijeru nastavlja u Kubanu iz Krasnodara". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 9 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  7. ^ "Toni Šunjić novi igrač Stuttgarta". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 27 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  8. ^ "Toni Šunjić pogotkom uljepšao debi za Stuttgart, Ibišević debitovao za Herthu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 12 September 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Toni Šunjić: Ne idem u Kairat, ostajem u Stuttgartu". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Toni Šunjić potpisao ugovor s Palermom". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 20 January 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
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  13. ^ "Šunjić strijelac u remiju Dynama". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 3 November 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  14. ^ "Toni Šunjić produžio ugovor sa Dynamom". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 24 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  15. ^ "Šunjić i zvanično u Henan Jianyeu". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
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  19. ^ "Ibišević i Stevanović prekinuli crni niz". inmedia.ba (in Bosnian). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  20. ^ "Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil". aljazeera.net (in Bosnian). 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  21. ^ "Poraz od Nigerije za raniji povratak kući iz Brazila". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 22 June 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  22. ^ "Kvalifikacije za SP: BiH nakon preokreta poražena na Kipru". aljazeera.net (in Bosnian). 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  23. ^ "Toni Šunjić: Mislim da sam završio sa reprezentacijom". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 24 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  24. ^ "Bivši reprezentativac BiH dobio kćerku: Na svijet stigla beba Kiara". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 27 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  25. ^ a b "T. Šunjić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  26. ^ a b "Toni Šunjić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
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