Andraž Šporar (born 27 February 1994) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a forward. He is known for his goal-scoring instincts, intelligent movement, and finishing ability.
- Full name: Andraž Šporar
- Date of birth: 27 February 1994
- Place of birth: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 1½ in)
- Position: Forward / Striker
- Nationality: Slovenian
Club career (highlights)
- Started in youth teams in Slovenia and made professional breakthrough at Interblock and Olimpija Ljubljana.
- Moved to FC Basel (Switzerland) in 2016, joining a top Swiss club and participating in domestic and European competitions.
- Had loan and permanent spells with clubs including Arminia Bielefeld (Germany), Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia) — where he was highly prolific — and Middlesbrough (England) on loan.
- Returned to Slovan Bratislava and continued to be a leading scorer in the Slovak league.
- Note: club affiliations have changed over time; for the most recent club status check current season rosters or official club announcements.
International career
- Represented Slovenia at youth levels and made his senior debut for the Slovenia national team.
- Has earned multiple caps and scored for the senior national team, taking part in UEFA Nations League and European qualifying matches.
Playing style
- Natural penalty-box striker with strong positional sense.
- Good at finishing with both feet and heading; links play when required and presses defenders.
Notable achievements
- Top scorer in the Slovak Fortuna Liga during his time with Slovan Bratislava.
- Domestic league titles and cup successes with clubs such as Slovan Bratislava and contributions at Basel.
The above summarizes Andraž Šporar's career and profile; for current season statistics (club, appearances, goals), refer to official club sites, national team releases, or up-to-date sports databases for exact numbers.