SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

JASMIN KURTIC
JASMIN KURTIC
JASMIN KURTIC
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Number
#8
Nationality
Slovenia
Team
SLOVENIA (Europe)
Coach
MATJAZ KEK
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
5 4 4 4 4 3 3 27 2.8 £950k

Jasmin Kurtić

  • Full name: Jasmin Kurtić
  • Date of birth: 10 January 1989
  • Place of birth: Dravograd, SFR Yugoslavia (now Slovenia)
  • Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
  • Position: Midfielder (central / attacking midfielder; also deployed as wide midfielder)
  • Nationality: Slovenian

Club career (highlights)

  • Early career: Started in Slovenian domestic leagues — NK Dravograd and later NK Celje.
  • Genoa / Atalanta / Palermo: Moved to Italy and spent much of his career in Serie A and B with clubs including Palermo, Atalanta and Genoa (various spells, including loans).
  • Notable loans and transfers: Played on loan at Sassuolo, Fiorentina, SPAL and Parma during his time in Italy.
  • Other clubs: Also had spells with Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük and returned to Italy with additional Serie B/A teams.
  • Role: Known for his versatility in midfield, work rate, set-piece delivery and ability to score from distance.

International career

  • National team: Slovenia
  • Senior debut: 2012 (approximate; he became a regular national team member in the 2010s)
  • Appearances & goals: Over 50 caps for Slovenia and multiple international goals (exact tallies have varied with ongoing matches).
  • Participated in qualifiers for European Championships and World Cups and featured in UEFA Nations League matches.

Playing style

  • Physical central midfielder with good aerial presence.
  • Capable of playing both as a deeper-lying playmaker and a more advanced attacking midfielder.
  • Effective at long-range shooting and set pieces (free kicks, corners).

Notes

  • Club affiliations, appearance and goal numbers evolve season by season; for the latest club and up-to-date statistics consult official club pages, national team records or reputable football databases (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerway, FIFA/UEFA profiles).