Robert Boskovic (born July 1, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back.
_(cropped).jpg) Boskovic playing for Toronto FC II in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Boskovic | ||
| Date of birth | July 1, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mississauga SC | |||
| West Toronto Cobras | |||
| Toronto FC | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Ryerson Rams | 27 | (2) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | Toronto FC III | 8 | (2) |
| 2015–2020 | Toronto FC II | 55 | (1) |
| 2019 | → Ottawa Fury (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Cavalry FC (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2021 | Pacific FC | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of December 18, 2021 | |||
Club career edit
Ryerson edit
Boskovic played collegiately with the Ryerson Rams. In 2016, he won the Lou Bilek Award as U Sports Rookie of the Year becoming the first Ryerson player to do so since its inception in 1999.[1]
Toronto FC II edit
Boskovic made his USL debut on August 15, 2015, against the Richmond Kickers. Boskovic made three appearances for Toronto FC II during the 2015 USL season, after being rewarded with a call-up from the TFC Academy.[2] On August 1, 2015, he made his professional debut when coming off the bench in a 2–1 victory over Richmond Kickers. He soon followed up with a second cameo appearance in 3–2 win over FC Montreal. Boskovic made his first start later that season, in a 4–1 defeat to Charlotte Independence on September 9, 2015.[3]
Boskovic remains on loan with affiliate club Toronto FC II ahead of the 2016 USL season.[3] Boskovic becomes the 36th player to sign professionally with Toronto FC II on March 15, 2018.[4] He was released by TFC II on December 23, 2020.[5]
Ottawa Fury (loan) edit
On March 6, 2019, it was announced that Boskovic would be loaned to USL Championship club Ottawa Fury FC for the 2019 season.[6] He made nine league appearances that season, and appeared in Ottawa's playoff series against Charleston Battery.[7]
Cavalry FC (loan) edit
On March 11, 2020, Boskovic re-signed with Toronto and was subsequently loaned to Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC for the 2020 season.[8][9] He made his debut for Cavalry on August 16 against Valour FC.[10]
Pacific FC edit
On August 10, 2021, he signed with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[11] After the 2021 season, he left the club.[12]
International career edit
Youth edit
Boskovic was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.[13]
Honours edit
Club edit
Pacific FC
Ryerson University
2022 World Champion (Game Winning Goal)
Career statistics edit
- As of September 16, 2020[14]
| Club | Season | League | League | Playoffs | Canadian Championship | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Toronto FC III | 2016[15] | PDL | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2017[16] | League1 Ontario | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2018[17] | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||
| Toronto FC II | 2015 | United Soccer League | 8 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2016 | 12 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||||
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 0 | ||||
| 2018 | 30 | 1 | — | — | 30 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 1 | ||
| Ottawa Fury (loan) | 2019 | USL Championship | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cavalry FC (loan) | 2020 | Canadian Premier League | 6 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 78 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 3 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Boskovic named U Sports Rookie of the Year". Ryerson Rams. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Canada - R. Boskovic - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ca.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ^ a b "Robert Boskovic". Toronto FC. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- ^ "Toronto FC II sign four players | Toronto FC".
- ^ "Toronto FC II Announces Roster Moves". Toronto FC. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Fury FC welcomes three on loan from Toronto FC". Ottawa Fury FC. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
- ^ "R. Boskovic". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Toronto FC II re-sign & loan Robert Boskovic to Cavalry FC". Toronto FC Communications. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Cavalry lands Robert Boskovic on loan from TFC II for 2020 season". Cavalry FC. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Canadian Premier League". August 16, 2020.
- ^ "Pacific FC signs Canadian defender Robert Boskovic". Canadian Premier League. August 10, 2021.
- ^ "Thank you, Ollie Bassett, Isaac Boehmer, Robert Boskovic and Duran Lee!". Pacific FC. January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Canada Soccer announces Provisional List for Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying". Canada Soccer. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Robert Boskovic profile". Soccerway. March 25, 2018.
- ^ "TFC Academy Stats 2016". USL League Two.
- ^ "TFC III Stats 2017". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "TFC III Stats 2018". League1 Ontario.
External links edit
Media related to Robert Boskovic at Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Boskovic at Toronto FC
- Robert Boskovic at the Canadian Soccer Association
- Robert Boskovic at Soccerway