Robert Boskovic Explained

Robert Boskovic
Fullname:Robert Boskovic
Birth Date:1 July 1998
Birth Place:Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.90 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Serbian White Eagles
Youthclubs1:Mississauga SC
Youthclubs2:West Toronto Cobras
Youthclubs3:Toronto FC
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:Ryerson Rams
Collegecaps1:27
Collegegoals1:2
Clubs1:Toronto FC III
Years1:2016–2018
Caps1:8
Goals1:2
Clubs2:Toronto FC II
Years2:2015–2020
Caps2:55
Goals2:1
Clubs3:Ottawa Fury (loan)
Years3:2019
Caps3:9
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Cavalry FC (loan)
Years4:2020
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Clubs5:Pacific FC
Years5:2021
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Clubs6:Serbian White Eagles
Years6:2024–
Club-Update:May 31, 2024

Robert Boskovic (born July 1, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back with the Serbian White Eagles in the Canadian Soccer League.

University career

Boskovic played collegiately with the Ryerson Rams. In 2016, he won the Lou Bilek Award as U Sports Rookie of the Year becoming the first Ryerson player to do so since its inception in 1999.[1]

Club career

Toronto FC II

Boskovic made his USL debut on August 15, 2015, against the Richmond Kickers. Boskovic made three appearances for Toronto FC II during the 2015 USL season, after being rewarded with a call-up from the TFC Academy.[2] On August 1, 2015, he made his professional debut when coming off the bench in a 2–1 victory over Richmond Kickers. He soon followed up with a second cameo appearance in 3–2 win over FC Montreal. Boskovic made his first start later that season, in a 4–1 defeat to Charlotte Independence on September 9, 2015.[3]

Boskovic remains on loan with affiliate club Toronto FC II ahead of the 2016 USL season. Boskovic becomes the 36th player to sign professionally with Toronto FC II on March 15, 2018.[4] He was released by TFC II on December 23, 2020.[5]

Ottawa Fury (loan)

On March 6, 2019, it was announced that Boskovic would be loaned to USL Championship club Ottawa Fury FC for the 2019 season.[6] He made nine league appearances that season, and appeared in Ottawa's playoff series against Charleston Battery.[7]

Cavalry FC (loan)

On March 11, 2020, Boskovic re-signed with Toronto and was subsequently loaned to Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC for the 2020 season.[8] [9] He made his debut for Cavalry on August 16 against Valour FC.[10]

Pacific FC

On August 10, 2021, he signed with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[11] After the 2021 season, he left the club.[12]

Serbian White Eagles

Boskovic signed with Serbian White Eagles before the 2024 season and participated in the Royal CSL Cup.[13] He helped the Serbs win the Royal CSL Cup against Scarborough SC.[14]

International career

Boskovic was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.[15]

Honours

Club

Pacific FC

Career statistics

[16]

ClubSeasonLeagueLeaguePlayoffsCanadian ChampionshipTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC III2016[17] PDL3131
2017[18] League1 Ontario410041
2018[19] 1010
Total82000082
Toronto FC II2015USL8282
2016120120
2017100100
2018301301
Total5510000551
Ottawa Fury (loan)2019USL Championship901000100
Cavalry FC (loan)2020Canadian Premier League6060
Career Total7831000793

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boskovic named U Sports Rookie of the Year. Ryerson Rams. 10 November 2016.
  2. Web site: Canada - R. Boskovic - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. ca.soccerway.com. 2016-03-25.
  3. Web site: Robert Boskovic. Toronto FC. March 25, 2016.
  4. Web site: Toronto FC II sign four players Toronto FC.
  5. Web site: Toronto FC II Announces Roster Moves . . 23 December 2020 . 23 December 2020.
  6. Web site: Fury FC welcomes three on loan from Toronto FC. Ottawa Fury FC. March 6, 2019.
  7. Web site: R. Boskovic . Soccerway . 11 March 2020.
  8. Web site: Toronto FC II re-sign & loan Robert Boskovic to Cavalry FC . Toronto FC Communications . 11 March 2020.
  9. Web site: Cavalry lands Robert Boskovic on loan from TFC II for 2020 season . Cavalry FC . 11 March 2020 . 11 March 2020.
  10. Web site: Canadian Premier League. August 16, 2020.
  11. Web site: Pacific FC signs Canadian defender Robert Boskovic. August 10, 2021. Canadian Premier League.
  12. Web site: Thank you, Ollie Bassett, Isaac Boehmer, Robert Boskovic and Duran Lee!. January 13, 2022. Pacific FC.
  13. Web site: Vujcic . Djuradj . 31 May 2024 . Eagles Count to Twelve: A Dozen Goals at Rob Ford Stadium . 2 June 2024 . serbianwhiteagles.ca . en.
  14. Web site: Vujcic . Djuradj . 9 June 2024 . Two Goals By Pavicevic for the Win and the Cup . 15 June 2024 . serbianwhiteeagles.ca.
  15. Web site: Canada Soccer announces Provisional List for Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying . Canada Soccer . 26 February 2020 . 26 February 2020.
  16. Web site: Robert Boskovic profile. Soccerway. March 25, 2018.
  17. Web site: TFC Academy Stats 2016. USL League Two.
  18. Web site: TFC III Stats 2017. League1 Ontario.
  19. Web site: TFC III Stats 2018. League1 Ontario.