Suvad Katana Explained

Suvad Katana
Fullname:Suvad Katana
Birth Date:6 April 1969
Birth Place:Trnovo, SFR Yugoslavia
Death Place:Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height:1.79 m
Position:Sweeper
Youthyears1:1978–1987
Youthclubs1:Željezničar
Years1:1987–1992
Clubs1:Željezničar
Caps1:96
Goals1:2
Years2:1992–1994
Clubs2:Genk
Caps2:64
Goals2:4
Years3:1994–1996
Clubs3:Gent
Caps3:67
Goals3:3
Years4:1996–1998
Clubs4:Anderlecht
Caps4:50
Goals4:2
Years5:1998–1999
Clubs5:Adanaspor
Caps5:12
Goals5:0
Years6:1999–2004
Clubs6:Lokeren
Caps6:96
Goals6:0
Totalcaps:385
Totalgoals:11
Nationalyears1:1996–1998
Nationalteam1:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:0

Suvad Katana (pronounced as /bs/; 6 April 1969 – 8 January 2005) was a Bosnian professional footballer who played as a sweeper.

Club career

Katana started playing football in Željezničar as a youngster. He made his league debut for the club in the 1987–88 season against Red Star Belgrade (0–0). Although still a teenager, he was a regular starter in the squad in the following seasons.

In 1992, War in Bosnia started and Katana fled to Switzerland with Gordan Vidović and Mario Stanić and subsequently moved to Belgium. He played there for Genk (1992–1994), Gent (1994–1996) and Anderlecht (1996–1998). After a season with Turkish side Adanaspor, he returned to Belgium and played for Lokeren (1999–2004). He ended his career in 2004 after suffering from persistent knee injuries.

He was one of the best defenders in the Belgian championship during the 1990s. He won many awards for his performances at various clubs.

International career

Katana also played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. His first game was against Albania on 24 April 1996, and last on 15 October 1998 against Lithuania.[1] In total, he collected ten caps for the national team.[2]

Personal life

After retiring as a player, Katana worked in former teammate Vidović's real estate company.[3]

In January 2005, Katana died in Sarajevo after suffering a cardiac arrest, aged 35.[4] He was survived by his wife and two children.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Database. eu-football.info. 2021-03-28.
  2. Web site: Mamrud, Roberto. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Record International Players. 16 July 2009 . RSSSF. 28 March 2021.
  3. https://www.gva.be/cnt/oid322707 Oud-voetballer Suad Katana (35) plots overleden
  4. http://www.nieuwsblad.be/sportwereld/cnt/gltbi5oi Suad Katana overleden