Kosta Bajić (Serbian Cyrillic: Коста Бајић; born 7 September 1989) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kosta Bajić | ||
| Date of birth | 7 September 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Novi Sad, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Vojvodina | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | → Sloga Temerin (loan) | 11 | (2) |
| 2007 | → Srbobran (loan) | ||
| 2007–2008 | → OFK Futog (loan) | ||
| 2008 | → Metalac Futog (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2009 | → Sloga Temerin (loan) | 7 | (2) |
| 2009 | ČSK Čelarevo | 2 | (0) |
| 2009–2011 | Mladost Bački Jarak | 39 | (18) |
| 2011–2012 | Radnički Nova Pazova | 26 | (11) |
| 2012 | Sloga Temerin | 13 | (7) |
| 2013 | Jedinstvo Užice | 17 | (2) |
| 2013 | Jagodina | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | Rudar Pljevlja | 8 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | Besëlidhja Lezhë | 46 | (34) |
| 2017 | FC Kyzylzhar | ||
| 2017 | ČSK Čelarevo | 5 | (0) |
| 2018 | Besëlidhja Lezhë | 10 | (1) |
| 2018 | Budućnost Dobanovci | ||
| 2019–2020 | Bratstvo Gračanica | ||
| 2020 | Zvijezda Gradačac | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 February 2019 | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editHe passed through all categories of Vojvodina. Later, he played for the lower-ranked clubs, where he was a very effective. In summer of 2013, he signed for Jagodina, together with Aleksandar Pešić.[1] He debut for Jagodina in last fixture of half-season Jelen SuperLiga versus Radnički Kragujevac. Coach gave a chance to him in last minutes.[2]
Besëlidhja Lezhë
editIn January 2015, Bajić was transferred in Albania, signing a contract until the end of the season with Albanian First Division side KF Besëlidhja Lezhë.[3] He was allocated squad number 9 and made his competitive debut with the club on 7 February in a goalless draw against Tërbuni Pukë.[4] He endured a 292-minute scoreless run before scoring the first goal in his fourth appearance on 4 March, where he netted the second of the 2–0 home win against Iliria Fushë-Krujë.[5]
However that goal was to open the floodgates of the strikers scoring in Albanian First Division, including three strikers in April against Besa Kavajë,[6] Kamza,[7] and Iliria Fushë-Krujë.[8] On 2 May, Bajić scored the quickest goal in Albanian First Division history, finding the net after just 36 seconds to help the team to beat Adriatiku Mamurras 1–0 in the matchday 25.[9]
In the penultimate week of the season Bajić scored a brace in a 5–0 home win against Veleçiku Koplik,[10] and finished the second part of the season with 7 goal in 13 appearances. The team finished second in the Group A, failing to secure a spot in Albanian Superliga next season.[11]
Following the end of the season, Bajić agreed a contract extension, signing until June 2016.[12] He started his second season with the club on strong fashion, scoring a hat-trick in matchday 3 against Besa Kavajë for a 4–0 home win, helping the team to take the lead of the league.[13] He enjoyed a prolific form in the first months of the season, scoring the winner against the rivals of Kastrioti Krujë for a 2–1 win in the returning leg of 2015–16 Albanian Cup first round, as the team were eliminated by away goal rule, losing the first match 1–0.[14] Back in league, Bajić scored two more in a 4–0 triumph against Adriatiku Mamurras, taking his tally up to 5 goals.[15]
He started the 2016 in style, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–0 home win against Kazma in the matchday 15.[16] In March, Bajić scored two braces in the 4–0 victories against Ada Velipojë on 6th and 19th.[17][18] In the penultimate week of the season, Bajić made history by scoring all six goals of his team in a 6–7 home defeat to Adriatiku Mamurras, taking his tally up to 23 goals.[19] With 23 league goals, Bajić clinched the Golden Boot as the league top goalscorer, scoring one more than Erzeni Shijak's Ermir Rezi.[20] Besëlidhja Lezhë once again failed to secure a spot in Albanian Superliga for the next season.[20]
Bajić kicked off his third Besëlidhja Lezhë season on 24 September 2016 by playing full-90 minutes in a 0–1 win at Besa Kavajë.[21] He also played in the two-legged tie against Erzeni valid for the first round of Albanian Cup, scoring in the second leg to help Besëlidhja progress to the next round with the aggregate 5–3.[22] He netted his first league strike of the season on 12 October in the 2–3 win against Erzeni, scoring the third of the match.[23] Ten days later, Bajić was again on target, scoring the lone goal in the last moments of the match against Kastrioti Krujë, lifting his team in the second position.[24]
In July 2020, Bajić joined Zvijezda Gradačac from Bosnian second-tier rivals Bratstvo Gračanica.[25]
Career statistics
edit| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental[a] | Other[b] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Jedinstvo Užice | 2012–13 | Serbian First League | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 2 | ||
| 2013–14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 2 | ||||
| Jagodina | 2013–14 | Serbian SuperLiga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Rudar Pljevlja | 2013–14 | Montenegrin First League | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 3 | ||
| Total | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 3 | ||||
| Besëlidhja Lezhë | 2014–15 | Albanian First Division | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 7 | ||
| 2015–16 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 24 | ||||
| 2015–16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 40 | 32 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 44 | 34 | ||||
| Career total | 66 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 39 | ||
- ^ Including continental competitions, such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
- ^ Including other competitions, such as Albanian Supercup
Honours
edit- Albanian First Division Top Goalscorer: 2015–16 season (23 goals)[26]
References
edit- ^ "Jagodina - 'Sistem dva za dva'". sportske.net.
- ^ "Jagodina-Radnički KG". mozzartsport.com.
- ^ ""Godet" Besëlidhja, firmos Manuka" (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 13 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Java 13: Besëlidhja - Tërbuni 0-0. Një barazim që vlen si një humbje!" (in Albanian). Besëlidhja.com. 7 February 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Iliria Fushë-Krujë 2 – 0". Soccerway. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Besa Kavajë 2 – 0". Soccerway. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Kamza vs. Besëlidhja Lezhë 1 – 2". Soccerway. 11 April 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Iliria Fushë-Krujë 2 – 0". Soccerway. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besëlidhja "heq qafe" Mamurrasin!" (in Albanian). Sportal.al. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Veleçiku Koplik 5 – 0". Soccerway. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Tërbuni & Bylisi, dy bileta "Superiore", zhgënjejnë Besëlidhja & Lushnja" (in Albanian). AlbanianSport.net. 16 May 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Bajiç rikonfirmohet: Dua një vit te Besëlidhja" (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 24 June 2015. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Java 3: Besëlidhja - Besa 4-0. Poker dhe kryesim..." (in Albanian). Besëlidhja.com. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Kastrioti Krujë 2 – 1". Soccerway. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- ^ "Bajiç në super-formë: Besëlidhja s'ka rivalë!" (in Albanian). Sport Ekspres. 5 November 2015. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Java 15: Besëlidhja - Kamza 4-0. Zhbllokohet Bajic" (in Albanian). Besëlidhja.com. 20 February 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Ada Velipojë vs. Besëlidhja Lezhë 0 – 4". Soccerway. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besëlidhja Lezhë vs. Ada Velipojë 4 – 0". Soccerway. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Teatër dhe pazare në Kategorinë e Parë, Butrinti bie në të dytën" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Summary - 1st Division - Albania - Results, fixtures, tables and news". Soccerway. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Besa Kavajë vs. Besëlidhja Lezhë 0 – 1". Soccerway. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Kupa, goleadë e të mëdhenjve, eliminohet ekipi i parë i Superiores" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Erzeni Shijak vs. Besëlidhja Lezhë 2 – 3". Soccerway. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Kategoria e Parë / Kamza dhe Lushnja përsëri nuk njohin rivalë" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ^ "Bivši igrač kazahstanskog zyl-Zhar SK Petropavlovsk zvanično je novo pojačanje prvoligaša Zvijezde iz Gradačca!". Sportske Vijesti (in Serbian). 11 July 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Serbia- K. Bajić - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Football : Kosta Bajic". Football Database. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Stats and profile". Scoresway. 7 June 2016. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
External links
edit- Stats at utakmica.rs
- Kosta Bajić at jelenfootball.com
- Kosta Bajić at Soccerway.com
- Kosta Bajić at FBref.com
