Marko Šimić (footballer, born 1988)


Marko Šimić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 1 club Persija Jakarta.

Club career

Negeri Sembilan

On 6 January 2017, Šimić joined Malaysia Premier League side Negeri Sembilan.

Melaka United

On 10 June 2017, Šimić signed with Melaka United after being dropped by Negeri Sembilan. He made his debut for Melaka United in a 1–1 draw against PKNS on 1 July 2017.

Persija Jakarta

On 27 December 2017, Šimić signed with Persija Jakarta after not reaching agreement with Kelantan FA. In 2018 Indonesia President's Cup, Šimić scored a brace in Persija's 3–0 final win over Bali United. He also won the best player title and became a top scorer with 11 goals at that tournament. On 28 February 2018, Šimić scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 AFC Cup win over Tampines Rovers. On 10 April 2018, still in the AFC Cup competition, he scored a quat-trick as Persija claimed a 4-0 win over Johor Darul Ta’zim. Šimić also became the first player to scored a hat-trick twice and a quat-trick in 2018 AFC Cup. In 2018, Šimić brought Persija Jakarta to the eleventh Liga 1 champion. Šimić has won the Golden Boot award after he finished the 2019 season as the top goal-scorer in the Liga 1 with 28 goals.

International career

Šimić has represented Croatia internationally at U19, U20 and U21 level.

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Honours

Club

Daugava Daugavpils
Becamex Bình Dương
Persija Jakarta
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