Siniša Saničanin Explained

Siniša Saničanin
Birth Date:24 April 1995
Birth Place:Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height:1.90 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Diósgyőr
Clubnumber:15
Youthclubs1:Rudar Prijedor
Years1:2013–2015
Clubs1:Rudar Prijedor
Caps1:24
Goals1:1
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:Borac Banja Luka
Caps2:18
Goals2:1
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:Mladost Lučani
Caps3:39
Goals3:2
Years4:2017–2021
Clubs4:Vojvodina
Caps4:97
Goals4:3
Years5:2021–2024
Clubs5:Partizan
Caps5:52
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Diósgyőr
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2015–2016
Nationalteam2:Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2020–2023
Nationalteam3:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nationalcaps3:23
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:17 August 2024

Siniša Saničanin (pronounced as /sr/; born 24 April 1995) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Diósgyőr.

Saničanin started his professional career at Rudar Prijedor, before joining Borac Banja Luka in 2015. The following year, he moved to Mladost Lučani. A year later, he signed with Vojvodina. Saničanin switched to Partizan in 2021. Three years later, he joined Diósgyőr.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Saničanin made his senior international debut in 2020, earning over 20 caps until 2023.

Club career

Early career

Saničanin came through the youth setup of his hometown club Rudar Prijedor.[1] He made his professional debut against Olimpic on 14 September 2013 at the age of 18.[2] On 8 November 2014, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Proleter Teslić.[3]

In the summer of 2015, Saničanin joined Borac Banja Luka.[4]

In January 2016, he signed with Serbian side Mladost Lučani.[5]

In August 2017, he switched to Vojvodina.[6]

Partizan

In June 2021, Saničanin moved to Partizan on a three-year deal.[7] He made his official debut for the team on 17 July against Proleter Novi Sad.[8] On 26 August, he scored his first goal for Partizan in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-offs against Santa Clara.[9] Fourteen months later, he scored his first league goal in a defeat of TSC.[10]

Later stage of career

In July 2024, Saničanin joined Hungarian outfit Diósgyőr.[11]

International career

Saničanin represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.[12]

In March 2020, he received his first senior call-up, for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs against Northern Ireland,[13] but had to wait until 4 September to make his debut in a 2020–21 UEFA Nations League game against Italy.[14]

Personal life

Saničanin married his long-time girlfriend Teodora in January 2021.[15]

Career statistics

Club

[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rudar Prijedor2013–14Bosnian Premier League200020
2014–15First League of the RS22130251
Total24130271
Borac Banja Luka2015–16Bosnian Premier League18120201
Mladost Lučani2015–16Serbian SuperLiga141141
2016–17Serbian SuperLiga24120261
2017–18Serbian SuperLiga10000010
Total3922000412
Vojvodina2017–18Serbian SuperLiga21030240
2018–19Serbian SuperLiga28030310
2019–20Serbian SuperLiga28040320
2020–21Serbian SuperLiga2032010233
Total973120101103
Partizan2021–22Serbian SuperLiga27010141421
2022–23Serbian SuperLiga1710060231
2023–24Serbian SuperLiga802000100
Total52130201752
Diósgyőr2024–25Nemzeti Bajnokság I400040
Career total23482202112779

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[17]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
202080
202160
202250
202340
Total230

Honours

Rudar Prijedor[16]

2014–15

Vojvodina[16]

2019–20

Notes and References

  1. News: Saničanin otkrio zanimljivu priču: Dok je igrao za Rudar radio je u bolnici. avaz.ba. 21 October 2021. 21 October 2021. Bosnian.
  2. News: Rahmanović pogodio za pobjedu Olimpica u Prijedoru. sportsport.ba. 14 September 2013. 15 September 2013. Bosnian.
  3. News: Kozara poražena, Leotar opet lider. sportsport.ba. 8 November 2014. 10 November 2014. Bosnian.
  4. News: Borac otputovao na pripreme, novo ime u timu. sportsport.ba. 2 July 2015. 3 July 2015. Bosnian.
  5. News: Saničanin nije otišao u Borac, pojačao je Mladost!. scsport.ba. 22 January 2016. 25 January 2016. Bosnian.
  6. News: Kojašević potpisao za Vojvodinu: Za njim dolaze i bivši igrači Želje, Širokog i Borca. scsport.ba. 31 August 2017. 1 September 2017. Bosnian.
  7. News: Saničanin novi fudbaler Partizana!. sportsport.ba. 2 June 2021. 5 June 2021. Bosnian.
  8. News: Siniša Saničanin debitovao za Partizan. oslobodjenje.ba. 17 July 2021. 20 July 2021. Bosnian.
  9. News: Siniša Saničanin golom odveo Partizan u grupnu fazu Konferencijske lige. klix.ba. 26 August 2021. 27 August 2021. Bosnian.
  10. News: Siniša Saničanin zabio prvi gol u sezoni. reprezentacija.ba. 6 November 2022. 9 November 2022. Bosnian.
  11. News: Zvanično: Saničanin nakon odlaska iz Partizana pronašao novi klub. n1info.ba. 25 July 2024. 25 July 2024. Bosnian.
  12. News: Saničanin: Ovo je kruna dosadašnje karijere jer je san svakog dječaka da igra za reprezentaciju. sportsport.ba. 9 March 2020. 10 March 2020. Bosnian.
  13. News: Bajević objavio spisak Zmajeva za susret sa Sjevernom Irskom. klix.ba. 9 March 2020. 12 March 2020. Bosnian.
  14. News: Uspješan debi Bajevića, Zmajevi neporaženi u Firenci: BiH otkinula veliki bod Italiji!. scsport.ba. 4 September 2020. 5 September 2020. Bosnian.
  15. News: Oženio se standardni reprezentativac BiH. avaz.ba. 8 January 2021. 10 January 2021. Bosnian.
  16. Web site: S. Saničanin. soccerway.com. 17 August 2024.
  17. Web site: Siniša Saničanin. eu-football.info. 20 June 2023.