Mirza Muratovic (Bosnian: Mirza Muratović; born 14 January 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Wollongong Wolves in the National Premier Leagues.

Mirza Muratovic
Personal information
Full name Mirza Muratovic
Date of birth (2000-01-14) 14 January 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Oberon, New South Wales, Australia
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Wollongong Wolves
Number 10
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 FFA CoE 30 (20)
2018–2019 Brisbane Roar NPL 40 (21)
2019–2020 Brisbane Roar 13 (2)
2020–2021 Wellington Phoenix 8 (2)
2021–2022 Gold Coast Knights 24 (9)
2022– Wollongong Wolves 47 (9)
International career
2015–2016 Australia U17 11 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 August 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 October 2023

Club career

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Brisbane Roar

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Muratovic was part of the 2018–19 Y-League championship winning Brisbane Roar Youth team. He played 90 minutes and scored the third goal as the Young Roar beat Western Sydney Wanderers Youth 3–1 in the 2019 Y-League Grand Final on 1 February 2019.[1]

Muratovic made his professional debut for the Roar on 28 December 2019, playing the full game in a 1–1 draw against the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium.[2][3] He made a second consecutive start 4 days later, providing an assist for Bradden Inman's winner in a 2–1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers.[4] For his performance, he was named in the Round 13 Hyundai A-League Team of the Week.[5] Muratovic scored his first professional goal in a Round 18 clash against Adelaide United on 8 February 2020, scoring the equaliser in an eventual 2–1 win.[6] He scored his second goal of the season the following week, tapping home the winner in a 1–0 victory over Western United.[7]

Wellington Phoenix

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On the 10 November, it was announced that Muratovic had signed a one-year deal with Wellington Phoenix for the upcoming 2020–21 season.[8]

Wollongong Wolves

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On the 31st of October 2022, Wollongong Wolves announced that they had signed Muratovic for the upcoming NPL 2023 Season.

Honours

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Club

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Brisbane Roar

International

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Australia U17

References

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  1. ^ "Western Sydney Wanderers FC Youth vs Brisbane Roar FC Youth, Foxtel Y-League, Grand Final, 1st Feb 2019". Foxtel Y-League. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Late show earns Roar share of the points against Jets". 3 January 2019.
  3. ^ Greco, John (29 December 2019). "Frustrated Fowler says Roar's ladder position is a lie". A-League. Football Federation Australia.
  4. ^ "Inman winner leaves Wanderers floored and sparks Brisbane's season into life". January 2020.
  5. ^ "Hyundai A-League Team of the Week - Round 13". 5 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Brisbane Roar FC vs Adelaide United, A-League, Round 18, 8th Feb 2020". 8 August 2019.
  7. ^ "Roar record crucial win in Ballarat". 16 February 2020.
  8. ^ "Mirza Muratovic Signs With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Match Summary - AFF Smart U16 Championship 2015" (PDF). 23 July 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
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