Zvonimir Kožulj


Zvonimir Kožulj is a Bosnian professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for Ekstraklasa club Pogoń Szczecin and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. Currently he is a free agent.
Kožulj started his professional career at Široki Brijeg, who loaned him to Vitez in 2013 and to Branitelj in 2014. In 2016, he joined Hajduk Split. Two years later, he was transferred to Pogoń Szczecin.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kožulj made his senior international debut in 2016.

Club career

Early career

Kožulj came through Zrinjski Mostar's youth academy, which he left in 2011 to join Široki Brijeg. He made his professional debut against Čelik Zenica on 30 March 2013 at the age of 19.
In the summer of 2013, he was sent on a six-month loan to Vitez. On 24 August 2013, he scored his first professional goal. In January 2014, he was loaned to Branitelj until the end of season.

Hajduk Split

On 14 June 2016, Kožulj was transferred to Croatian side Hajduk Split for an undisclosed fee. He made his competitive debut for the club in UEFA Europa League qualifier against Politehnica Iași on 14 July. Three days later, on his league debut, he scored a goal in an away win over Cibalia.

Pogoń Szczecin

In June 2018, Kožulj signed a three-year contract with Polish team Pogoń Szczecin. He made his official debut for the club on 20 July against Miedź Legnica. On 19 October, Kožulj scored his first goal for Pogoń Szczecin in an away defeat to Jagiellonia. He was released in March 2020 from his contract.

International career

Having been eligible to represent both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, Kožulj opted for the former, representing it on various youth levels.
In May 2016, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly game against Spain and 2016 Kirin Cup. Kožulj debuted against Japan on 7 June.

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Honours

Široki Brijeg