Renato Gojković (; born 10 September 1995) is a Bosnian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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. Gojković started his professional career at Sloboda Tuzla, before joining Čelik Zenica in 2013. Two years later, he moved to Istra 1961. In 2018, he signed with Partizani. The following year, he switched to Zrinjski Mostar. Gojković joined

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in 2020. Four years later, he moved to Maccabi Petah Tikva. In 2025, he moved to Sarajevo. A former youth international for

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, Gojković made his senior international debut in 2023, earning 4

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Club career

Gojković came through the youth academy of his hometown club Sloboda Tuzla, which he joined in 2002. He made his professional debut against

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on 11 August 2012 at the age of 16. On 28 October, he scored a brace in a triumph over Iskra Bugojno, which were his first professional goals. In July 2013, he switched to Čelik Zenica. In July 2015, Gojković moved to Croatian team Istra 1961. In January 2018, he was transferred to Albanian side Partizani. In January 2019, he joined Zrinjski Mostar. In September 2020, he signed with Russian outfit

. In September 2024, Gojković moved to Israeli team Maccabi Petah Tikva. In January 2025, he joined

. In March, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.

International career

Gojković represented

at various youth levels. In October 2023, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against

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and

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. He debuted against the former on 13 October. On 16 November, in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against

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, Gojković scored his first senior international goal.

Personal life

Gojković married his long-time girlfriend Josipa in July 2020. Together they have a son named Jakov and a daughter named Mari.

Career statistics

Club

International

:''Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gojković goal.''

Honours

Sarajevo * Bosnian Cup: 2024–25

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