Toni Šunjić
Šunjić with Dynamo Moscow in 2017
Personal information
Full name Toni Šunjić[1]
Date of birth (1988-12-15) 15 December 1988
Place of birth Mostar, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Henan
Number 23
Youth career
Zrinjski Mostar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2012 Zrinjski Mostar 76 (1)
2010–2011 → Kortrijk (loan) 15 (0)
2012–2014 Zorya Luhansk 63 (0)
2014–2015 Kuban Krasnodar 28 (1)
2015–2017 VfB Stuttgart 29 (3)
2017 → Palermo (loan) 7 (0)
2017–2020 Dynamo Moscow 77 (5)
2020–2021 Beijing Guoan 0 (0)
2020 → Henan (loan) 0 (0)
2021– Henan 71 (1)
International career
2006 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 3 (0)
2008–2010 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 10 (0)
2012–2020 Bosnia and Herzegovina 41 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 October 2023

Toni Šunjić (pronounced [tǒni ʃûːɲitɕ]; born 15 December 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chinese Super League club Henan.

Šunjić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, who loaned him to Kortrijk in 2010. In 2012, he joined Zorya Luhansk. Two years later, he moved to Kuban Krasnodar. The following year, he was transferred to VfB Stuttgart, who sent him on loan to Palermo in 2017. Šunjić signed with Dynamo Moscow later that year. In 2020, he joined Beijing Guoan. Later that year, he went on a loan to Henan, with whom he signed permanently a year later.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šunjić made his senior international debut in 2012, earning over 40 caps until 2020. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Early career

Šunjić came through the youth academy of his hometown club Zrinjski Mostar.[2] He made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Partizan on 2 August 2007 at the age of 18.[3] On 3 August 2008, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Borac Banja Luka.[4] In August 2010, he was sent on a season-long loan to Belgian outfit Kortrijk.[5]

In January 2012, Šunjić joined Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.[6]

In July 2014, he switched to Russian side Kuban Krasnodar.[7]

VfB Stuttgart

In August 2015, Šunjić was transferred to German outfit VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee.[8] He made his official debut for the team against Hertha BSC on 12 September and managed to score a goal.[9]

Despite VfB Stuttgart's relegation to the 2. Bundesliga in May 2016, Šunjić decided to stay at the club.[10]

In January 2017, he was loaned to Italian side Palermo until the end of season.[11]

Dynamo Moscow

In June, Šunjić signed a two-year deal with Dynamo Moscow.[12] He made his competitive debut for the club on 18 July against their biggest rivals Spartak Moscow.[13] On 3 November, he scored his first goal for Dynamo Moscow against Ural.[14]

In June 2019, he extended his contract with the team until June 2021.[15]

Later stage of career

In September 2020, Šunjić moved to Chinese side Beijing Guoan, who sent him on a three-month loan to Henan, with an option to make the transfer permanent, which was activated in January 2021.[16]

International career

Šunjić playing for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2015

Šunjić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.[17]

In August 2012, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Wales,[18] and debuted in that game on 15 August.[19]

In June 2014, Šunjić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition.[20] He made his tournament debut in the second group match against Nigeria on 22 June.[21]

On 31 August 2017, in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus, Šunjić scored his first senior international goal.[22]

He retired from international football on 24 June 2021.[23]

Personal life

Šunjić has a daughter named Stefani with his long-time girlfriend Viktoria.[24]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 29 October 2023[25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Zrinjski Mostar 2007–08 Bosnian Premier League 70301[lower-alpha 1]0–110
2008–09 Bosnian Premier League 231304[lower-alpha 2]1[lower-alpha 3]–302
2009–10 Bosnian Premier League 280712[lower-alpha 4]0–371
2010–11 Bosnian Premier League 50006[lower-alpha 5]1[lower-alpha 6]–111
2011–12 Bosnian Premier League 13031––161
Total 761162132–1055
Kortrijk (loan) 2010–11 Belgian Pro League 15010––160
Zorya Luhansk 2011–12 Ukrainian Premier League 10010––110
2012–13 Ukrainian Premier League 28010––290
2013–14 Ukrainian Premier League 25010––260
Total 63030––660
Kuban Krasnodar 2014–15 Russian Premier League 22142––263
2015–16 Russian Premier League 6000––60
Total 28142––323
VfB Stuttgart 2015–16 Bundesliga 19131––222
2016–17 2. Bundesliga 10220––122
Total 29351––344
Palermo (loan) 2016–17 Serie A 70–––70
Dynamo Moscow 2017–18 Russian Premier League 27310––283
2018–19 Russian Premier League 29110––301
2019–20 Russian Premier League 19000––190
2020–21 Russian Premier League 210000–21
Total 7752000–795
Henan (loan) 2020 Chinese Super League –––6[lower-alpha 7]060
Henan 2021 Chinese Super League 19000––190
2022 Chinese Super League 29100––291
2023 Chinese Super League 23000––230
Total 71100–60771
Career total 366113151326041618
  1. ↑ appearance in UEFA Cup qualifying
  2. ↑ appearances in UEFA Cup qualifying
  3. ↑ goal in UEFA Cup qualifying
  4. ↑ appearances in UEFA Champions League qualifying
  5. ↑ appearances in UEFA Europa League qualifying
  6. ↑ goal in UEFA Europa League qualifying
  7. ↑ appearances in Chinese Super League relegation play-offs

International

As of match played 4 September 2020[26]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
201230
201320
201490
201560
201650
201741
201880
201930
202010
Total411
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Šunjić goal.[26]
List of international goals scored by Toni Šunjić
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 31 August 2017 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus 28  Cyprus 1–0 2–3 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Zrinjski Mostar[25]

References

  1. ↑ "2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil: List of players: Bosnia and Herzegovina" (PDF). FIFA. 14 July 2014. p. 5. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  2. ↑ "Toni Šunjić i Marin Aničić: Ponos Zrinjskog i Mostara". hercegovina.info (in Croatian). 28 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
  3. ↑ "Partizan deklasirao Zrinjski sa 5:0". b92.net (in Serbian). 2 August 2007. Retrieved 5 August 2007.
  4. ↑ "Žižović donio bodove Zrinjskom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 3 August 2008. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
  5. ↑ "Šunjić otišao, Đurić došao". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  6. ↑ "Šunjić na korak do Zorye". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 18 January 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "Službeno: Toni Šunjić potpisao za Kuban Krasnodar". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 9 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
  8. ↑ "Službeno: Toni Šunjić potpisao za njemački Stuttgart". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 27 August 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  9. ↑ "Šunjić u debiju upisao prvijenac za Stuttgart". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 12 September 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  10. ↑ "Toni Šunjić: Ne idem u Kairat, ostajem u Stuttgartu!". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 6 July 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  11. ↑ "Zvanično: Toni Šunjić potpisao za Palermo". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 20 January 2017. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
  12. ↑ "Zvanično: Toni Šunjić novi član moskovskog Dynama". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 15 June 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  13. ↑ "Toni Šunjić debitovao za Dynamo u remiju protiv Spartaka". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 18 July 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  14. ↑ "Šunjić strijelac u remiju Dynama". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 3 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
  15. ↑ "Toni Šunjić produžio ugovor s Dynamom iz Moskve!". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 24 June 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  16. ↑ "Šunjić i zvanično u Kini". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 2 January 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  17. ↑ "Predstavljamo Zmajeve: Toni Šunjić, dijete Zrinjskog i ponosni reprezentativac BiH". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 31 May 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  18. ↑ "Sušić objavio spisak igrača za utakmicu protiv Velsa". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 3 August 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  19. ↑ "Stevanović zablistao, crni niz prekinut". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  20. ↑ "Sušić objavio konačan spisak za Brazil". aljazeera.net (in Bosnian). 2 June 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2014.
  21. ↑ "Poraz od Nigerije za raniji povratak kući iz Brazila". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 22 June 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  22. ↑ "Zmajevi nakon šokantnog preokreta poraženi na Kipru". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  23. ↑ "Toni Šunjić: Mislim da sam završio sa reprezentacijom". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 24 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  24. ↑ "Bivši zmaj objavio radosnu vijest: Toni Šunjić postao otac". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 30 September 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  25. 1 2 "T. Šunjić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  26. 1 2 "Toni Šunjić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
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