Danilo Špoljarić Explained

Danilo Špoljarić
Fullname:Danilo Špoljarić
Height:1.89m
Birth Date:14 July 1999[1]
Birth Place:Limassol, Cyprus
Currentclub:Apollon Limassol
Clubnumber:20
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Apollon
Years1:2016–
Clubs1:Apollon Limassol
Caps1:82
Goals1:4
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Enosis Neon Paralimni (loan)
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Zemplín Michalovce (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2018-2020
Nationalteam1:Cyprus U21
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears4:2022-
Nationalcaps4:14
Nationalgoals4:1
Club-Update:30 June 2024
Ntupdate:14 June 2024

Danilo Špoljarić (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Ντανίλο Σπόλιαριτς; born 14 July 1999) is a Cypriot footballer who plays as a midfielder for Apollon Limassol.[2]

Club career

Spoljaric started his senior career at Apollon Limassol in 2018.[3] After performing well in the opportunities he had here, he signed a new 3-year contract with Apollon Limassol on 30 June 2019.[4] On 1 July 2019, Apollon Limassol was loaned to Enosis Neon Paralimni on a one-year loan.[5] He came back to Apollon Limassol from Enosis Neon Paralimni on 30 June 2020. It was then leased to Zemplín Michalovce by Apollon Limassol on 22 August 2020 for one year.[6] Špoljarić returned to Apollon Limassol on loan on 31 June 2021.Špoljarić scored his first career goal for Apollon Limassol in the 2021-22 season in the 51st minute of their 2-1 loss against AEK Larnaca on 8 January 2022.[7] He scored his second goal in the 2021-22 season in the 11th minute of the match, which they won 1-4 against Aris Limassol.[8] Špoljarić has not contributed a goal so far in the 2022-23 season.

International career

Špoljarić debuted with the Cyprus national team in a 0–0 2020–21 UEFA Nations League tie with Estonia on 24 March 2022.[9] Špoljarić was invited to Cyprus national team for friendlies on 11 November 2022.[10]

Personal life

Danilo Špoljarić is the son of former Apollon Limassol and Cyprus international midfielder Milenko Špoljarić. He has two older brothers, Alexander Špoljarić and Matija Špoljarić who are also footballers.[11]

Career statistics

Club

[12]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Apollon Limassol2018-19Cypriot First Division80001090
2021–221722000182
2022–23911070171
Total343308000453
Enosis Neon Paralimni (loan)2019–20Cypriot First Division16020180
Zemplín Michalovce (loan)2020–21Fortuna Liga14030170
Career total6431001000803

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Cyprus
202240
202411
Total51

International goals

Honours

Apollon Limassol

2021–22

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: int.soccerway.com. danilo-spoljaric.
  2. Web site: apollon.com.cy. danilo-spoljaric.
  3. Web site: 24sports.com.cy. Ο νεότερος Σπόλιαριτς. 28 September 2018. Greek.
  4. Web site: apollon.com.cy. HE WANTS AND STAYS IN THRYLOS UNTIL 2022.
  5. Web site: goal.philenews.com. Ανακοίνωσε την παραχώρηση του Σπόλιαριτς στην ΕΝΠ ο Απόλλωνας . 27 July 2019. Greek.
  6. Web site: themasports.tothemaonline.com. Ανακοίνωση Απόλλωνα για την παραχώρηση Ντανίλο Σπόλιαριτς. 20 July 2020. Greek.
  7. Web site: AEK LARNACA FC VS APOLLON FC. apollon.com.cy.
  8. Web site: ARİS LİMASSOL VS APOLLON FC. sofascore.com.
  9. Web site: Estonia-Cyprus. UEFA.com.
  10. Web site: Η κλήση για τα φιλικά με Βουλγαρία και Ισραήλ. cfa.com.cy . 11 November 2022. Greek.
  11. Web site: ΦΟΥΛ... ποδοσφαιρική οικογένεια! . www.kerkida.net . kerkida.net . 19 March 2019 . Greek . 6 June 2018.
  12. Web site: Danilo Spoljaric. footballdatabase.eu.