Božidar Radošević (born 4 April 1989 in
Split
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) better known by the nickname Rado, is a
Croatian professional
football goalkeeper
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who is currently
free agent
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.
Personal life
He is the first of two sons of Ivica Radošević, who was also a goalkeeper and subsequently became a schoolteacher. His mother Zdravka is a lawyer. His younger brother, Dino, graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in Sarajevo.
In December 2015, Radošević married his long-time girlfriend, Mirela Buljubašić. In November 2017, they had their first child together, a son named Luciano.
Radošević is fluent in
Croatian,
English and
Persian
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** Persians, the majority ethnic group in Iran, not to be conflated with the Iranic peoples
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, and can also communicate on
Hungarian.
Career
A product of
Hajduk Split
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academy, Radošević had several loan spells between 2007 and 2010 at lower level
Croatia
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n sides and at
Željezničar in
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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, before having his league debut for Hajduk in the
2010–11 season on 24 July 2010 against
Istra 1961.
In the 2010–2011 season Radošević played in
Europa League
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for Hajduk Split. Radošević debuted in qualifying match against
Unirea and also performed in the group stage of competition in matches against
AEK and
Anderlecht
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.
Radošević was also capped for Croatia at youth levels, appearing in 15 matches for under-17 and under-19 national teams in 2005 and 2006.
In the 2012 Radošević was the most responsible player for the remaining
Solin
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Solin developed on the location of ancient city of ''Salona'', which was the capital o ...
among
Croatian Second League, which brought him a transfer to
Istra 1961.
In
Istra 1961 Radošević be kept only 8 months and in March 2013 terminated the contract because of debts and disagreements with coach
Igor Pamić
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He made five appearances for the Croatia national team during his playing career.
Playing career Club
He was born in the village of Žminj ...
.
In March 2013 temporarily joins the team
Šibenik
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, where he appeared in 11 games and in June 2013 becomes a
free agent
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.
In July 2013 he signed a contract with
Inter Zaprešić
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.
After a great season in
Inter Zaprešić
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, Radošević goes to Slovenia in
Koper
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.
Radošević is most remembered for his match against
Neftchi Baku, which is the best result for
Koper
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in
Europa League
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.
During the season the club was facing the result crisis after the best players left the club. This prompted president Ante Guberac to look for culprits in the players he personally led. From the first team are removing all foreign players led by Radošević. Players were faced with extremely inhumane working conditions and threats by the president Ante Guberac. After a month of work in inhumane conditions, some players have to agree with the club. Radošević has left the club in November 2014 and became a
free agent
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.
In January 2015 Radošević signed half year contract with Hungarian second division club
Balmazújváros
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Geography
It covers an area of and has a population of 18,149 people (2001).
Twin towns – sister cities
Balmazújváros is twinned wi ...
with the mission of saving the club from relegation.
Radošević and another five Croatian players have made a big miracle and they ensure the second division status for
Balmazújváros
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Geography
It covers an area of and has a population of 18,149 people (2001).
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Balmazújváros is twinned wi ...
.
His great form in Hungary have not gone unnoticed by other clubs and in June 2015 signed two years contract with one of the biggest clubs in Hungary
Debreceni VSC
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. He made his debut against
Puskás Akadémia in a draw 1-1.
In
Debreceni VSC
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Radosevic was a three consecutive times named for the Player of the Month by the fans. He defended a complete season and helped the team to secure third place in the league.
After qualifying matches in
Europa League
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and the failure of
Debreceni VSC
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, he accepted the offer from Iranian club Persepolis and signed contract for two years. In his new club, he made his debut against
Sanat Naft in front of 80,000
Persepolis
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fans. Persepolis won the game and Radosevic provided a clean sheet during the 90 minutes. Radošević enjoys great popularity in Iran and Tehran. He is with his loyalty, work and behavior deserved a special place in hearts of all
Persepolis
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fans forever.
Persepolis
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became the champion after 9 years with impressive statistics in
Persian Gulf Pro League
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and also very successfully performed in the
AFC Champions League 2017 where they have reached the semifinal.
Great success was achieved with Croatian expert coach on the bench Branko Ivanković.
His second season didn't perform that much, only 3 games but Radošević won
Super Cup
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and again
Persian Gulf Pro League
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. The team also reached the finals of the
AFC Champions League 2018 which they lost against
Kashima Antlers
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.
On 19 April 2018, he signed a three years contract extension with the Tehran-based club.
Radošević third season in
Persepolis
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was also successful. The team won three competitions
Persian Gulf Pro League
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,
Hazfi Cup
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The Iranian Football League, Iranian football league was not held during the 1980s, h ...
and
Super Cup
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. Radošević performed well in some matches but still was second choice in
Persepolis
Persepolis (; ; ) was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (). It is situated in the plains of Marvdasht, encircled by the southern Zagros mountains, Fars province of Iran. It is one of the key Iranian cultural heritage sites and ...
. The first goalkeeper was Alireza Beiranvand. At the end of the season Croatian coach Branko Ivanković left the team and signed contract with
Saudi Professional League
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team
Al-Ahli.
After Ivanković era Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon becomes the new coach of
Persepolis
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.
After three years of waiting, Radošević gets a chance as the first goalkeeper in front of Beiranvand which was an unexpected move by Calderon. First half season Rado performed perfectly without conceding a goal. He was selected for the half season best eleven in the
Persian Gulf Pro League
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. Calderon left the bench in December 2019.
In February 2020 he signs a new four-year contract making him the longest-serving foreigner in
Persepolis
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history.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
Club
;Željezničar
*
Bosnian Premier League
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(1):
2009–10
;Budućnost
*
Montenegrin First League
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(1):
2011–12
;Persepolis
*
Persian Gulf Pro League
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(5):
2016–17,
2017–18,
2018–19,
2019–20,
2020–21
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*
Iran Hazfi Cup (1):
2018–19
*
Iranian Super Cup
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(4):
2017
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Events January
* January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ...
,
2018
Events January
* January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency.
* January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...
,
2019
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,
2020
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*
AFC Champions League
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runner-up (2):
2018
Events January
* January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency.
* January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...
,
2020
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References
External links
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1989 births
Living people
Footballers from Split, Croatia
Men's association football goalkeepers
Croatian men's footballers
Croatia men's youth international footballers
HNK Hajduk Split players
NK Hrvace players
NK Mosor players
NK Imotski players
FK Željezničar Sarajevo players
FK Budućnost Podgorica players
NK Solin players
NK Istra 1961 players
HNK Šibenik players
NK Inter Zaprešić players
FC Koper players
Balmazújvárosi FC players
Debreceni VSC players
Persepolis F.C. players
NK Varaždin (2012) players
Croatian Football League players
Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina players
Montenegrin First League players
First Football League (Croatia) players
Slovenian PrvaLiga players
Nemzeti Bajnokság II players
Nemzeti Bajnokság I players
Persian Gulf Pro League players
Croatian expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Expatriate men's footballers in Montenegro
Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Montenegro
Expatriate men's footballers in Slovenia
Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Slovenia
Expatriate men's footballers in Hungary
Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Hungary
Expatriate men's footballers in Iran
Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Iran
21st-century Croatian sportsmen