Enver Alivodić Explained

Enver Alivodić
Fullname:Enver Alivodić
Birth Date:27 December 1984
Birth Place:Novi Pazar, SFR Yugoslavia
Height:1.78 m
Position:Midfielder / Forward
Youthclubs1:Novi Pazar
Years1:2001–2004
Clubs1:Novi Pazar
Caps1:45
Goals1:6
Years2:2002
Clubs2:Radnički Niš (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2004–2007
Clubs3:Čukarički
Caps3:89
Goals3:5
Years4:2007–2008
Clubs4:Novi Pazar
Caps4:37
Goals4:7
Years5:2009–2011
Clubs5:BSK Borča
Caps5:72
Goals5:8
Years6:2011–2012
Clubs6:EN Paralimni
Caps6:29
Goals6:0
Years7:2012
Clubs7:Novi Pazar
Caps7:15
Goals7:5
Years8:2013–2014
Clubs8:Vojvodina
Caps8:53
Goals8:13
Years9:2015–2016
Clubs9:Newcastle Jets
Caps9:35
Goals9:4
Years10:2016
Clubs10:Novi Pazar
Caps10:19
Goals10:6
Years11:2017
Clubs11:Napredak Kruševac
Caps11:38
Goals11:9
Years12:2018
Clubs12:Apollon Smyrni
Caps12:2
Goals12:0
Years13:2018–2019
Clubs13:Napredak Kruševac
Caps13:33
Goals13:3
Years14:2019–2020
Clubs14:Novi Pazar
Caps14:17
Goals14:2
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Serbia
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Enver Alivodić (; born 27 December 1984) is a Serbian retired footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Early years

Alivodić started out at his hometown club Novi Pazar, making his senior debuts in 2001. He also spent some time on loan at Radnički Niš (2002), before moving to Čukarički in the summer of 2004. In his debut season at the club, Alivodić scored three goals from 27 appearances in the top flight, but failed to save them from relegation. He remained with Čukarički for two more years, playing regularly in the second tier, before returning to his parent club.

In the 2009 winter transfer window, Alivodić was transferred to fellow Serbian First League side BSK Borča, helping them win promotion to the Serbian SuperLiga. He scored a hat-trick in a 4–0 home league win over Inđija on 9 April 2011.

In the summer of 2011, Alivodić moved abroad to play for Cypriot club Enosis Neon Paralimni. He was their regular member in the 2011–12 season, helping them avoid relegation from the top flight. Shortly after, Alivodić moved back to Novi Pazar.

Vojvodina

On 18 January 2013, Alivodić signed with Vojvodina on a two-year contract.[1] He made his debut for the club on 27 February, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 away league win against Smederevo. Three days later, on 2 March, Alivodić netted his first goal for the side, scoring the opener in an eventual 2–1 home win over Spartak Subotica.[2] He also found the back of the net in a 2–1 league win over Partizan on 7 April.[3] Subsequently, Alivodić took part in the final of the 2012–13 Serbian Cup, as Vojvodina lost 0–1 to Jagodina. He later scored a goal in a 3–0 win over Red Star Belgrade in the last fixture of the 2012–13 Serbian SuperLiga, as the team finished in third place.

On 11 July 2013, Alivodić netted his first goal of the season in a 3–2 home win over Maltese side Hibernians in the return leg of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round. He subsequently scored in the second leg of the following round, as Vojvodina celebrated a 3–1 win away against Budapest Honvéd in Hungary. In the 2013–14 Serbian SuperLiga, Alivodić was the team's joint top scorer with five goals. He also scored the opener against Jagodina in the final of the 2013–14 Serbian Cup, as Vojvodina won the game 2–0.[4]

During his stay at the Stadion Karađorđe, Alivodić collected 73 appearances and netted 19 goals in all competitions.

Newcastle Jets

In February 2015, Alivodić move abroad for the second time and joined A-League club Newcastle Jets.[5] He made his debut for the side in a 0–0 home draw with Central Coast Mariners, coming on as a substitute for Radovan Pavicevic. On 21 March 2015, Alivodić scored his first goal for the Jets, opening the scoring in his team's 2–1 win away against Western Sydney. He eventually signed a one-year contract extension with the club in April 2015.[6] In his second season at Newcastle, Alivodić only missed one game in the league, collecting 26 appearances and scoring two goals in the process.

Later years

In July 2016, Alivodić returned to Novi Pazar, being named captain.[7] He was the team's top scorer in the first half of the 2016–17 Serbian SuperLiga, netting six goals in 19 games.[8] In January 2017, Alivodić signed a six-month deal with fellow SuperLiga club Napredak Kruševac.[9] He eventually stayed until the end of the year.

In early 2018, Alivodić moved abroad for the third time and joined Greek club Apollon Smyrni.[10] He appeared in just two games before returning to Napredak Kruševac for the 2018–19 season. In August 2019, Alivodić rejoined his parent club Novi Pazar after almost three years.

After 2019/2020 season Alivodić retired from football at age 35.[11]

After the retirement, Alivodić moved to Denmark with his family, because his wife and children had Danish passports, since his wife was raised in the country. In 2020, Alivodić played for Danish amateur club Horsens fS, while he moved to another Danish amateur club, Horsens United, in March 2021.[12]

International career

On 29 January 2017, Alivodić made his international debut for Serbia, coming on as a second-half substitute for Saša Jovanović in a goalless draw against the United States in San Diego.[13] He thus became the oldest player to make his debut for Serbia at 32 years, one month, and two days.

Statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Novi Pazar2007–0820300203
2008–0917410184
Total37710387
BSK Borča2008–0915200152
2009–10292292
2010–1128410294
Total72810738
Enosis Neon Paralimni2011–12290290
Novi Pazar2012–1315521176
Vojvodina2012–1313530165
2013–142856282429
2014–151231121155
Total53131031037319
Newcastle Jets2014–15920092
2015–1626210272
Total35410364
Novi Pazar2016–1719610206
Napredak Kruševac2016–1716200162
2017–1822722249
Total389224011
Apollon Smyrni2017–18200020
Napredak Kruševac2018–1933321354
Career total3335520710336365

International

Honours

Club

BSK Borča
Vojvodina

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PRVI VOŠIN NOVAJLIJA, ENVER ALIVODIĆ . sr . fkvojvodina.rs . 18 January 2013 . 20 January 2013 . 20 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120172617/https://www.fkvojvodina.rs//prvi-vosin-novajlija-enver-alivodic/ . dead .
  2. Web site: Voša sigurna, Javor terorisao Smederevo, Jagodina ne zna za romantiku . sr . blic.rs . 2 March 2013 . 23 September 2017.
  3. Web site: PARTIZAN-VOJVODINA 1 : 2 . sr . fkvojvodina.rs . 7 April 2013 . 23 September 2017 . 20 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120223004/https://www.fkvojvodina.rs/partizan-vojvodina-1-2/ . dead .
  4. Web site: Vojvodina mark centenary with Serbian Cup . uefa.com . 7 May 2014 . 13 August 2017.
  5. Web site: Jets add firepower for derby showdown . a-league.com.au . 26 February 2015 . 13 August 2017.
  6. Web site: Serbian star Enver Alivodić extends Jets stay . newcastlejets.com.au . 29 April 2015 . 13 August 2017 . 14 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170814020341/http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/serbian-star-enver-alivodic-extends-jets-stay/puntktzwel0l11oap2jxx5606 . dead .
  7. Web site: Transfer leta u Pazaru: Alivodić se vratio . sr . mondo.rs . 26 July 2016 . 13 August 2017.
  8. Web site: Alivodić: Duševna bol zbog rezultata . sr . b92.net . 20 December 2016 . 29 October 2017.
  9. Web site: KRUŠEVLJANI SVE JAČI Enver Alivodić u Napretku . sr . blic.rs . 24 January 2017 . 29 October 2017.
  10. Web site: Alivodić karijeru nastavlja u Grčkoj . sr . mozzartsport.com . 9 January 2018 . 27 January 2018.
  11. Web site: Enver Alivodić i novi život u Danskoj: Nije fudbal uvek pravedan, ali ne žalim nijednog trenutka. mozzartsport.com. 26 June 2020.
  12. https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/scoop-serie-3-klub-henter-serber-med-flot-cv/ Scoop: Serie 3-klub henter serber med flot CV
  13. Web site: MNT Kicks Off 2017 with 0-0 Draw Against Serbia . ussoccer.com . 29 January 2017 . 13 August 2017 . 21 September 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190921143622/http://orig-sc.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/01/29/23/40/20170129-mnt-recap-usa-kicks-off-2017-with-0-0-draw-against-serbia . dead .
  14. Web site: Enver Alivodić, international football player. 29 February 2024. EU-football.info.