Bojan Jokić (born 17 May 1986) is a Slovenian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back or left-back. Jokić amassed 100 caps with the Slovenia national team between 2006 and 2019.
Club career Jokić made his senior debut in 2003 with local club Triglav Kranj, and moved to Gorica in 2005. He appeared regularly for the side during his two-year spell, also being a part of the squad which was crowned champions in the 2005–06 campaign.
On 5 July 2007, Jokić moved abroad for the first time in his career, after agreeing to a four-year deal with Ligue 1 club Sochaux.Bojan Jokic signe quatre ans (Bojan Jokic signs for four years); Sochaux's official website, 5 July 2007 He made his debut in the competition on 11 August, starting in a 3–1 home loss against Le Mans.FC Sochaux-Montbéliard – Le Mans FC; Ligue 1, 11 August 2007
On 30 January 2010, Jokić joined Chievo on loan until June.Football: le Sochalien Bojan Jokic prêté au Chievo Vérone (Football: Sochaux player Bojan Jokic loaned to Chievo Verona) ; Reuters, 30 January 2010 On 22 May, after appearing regularly, he joined the Gialloblu permanently.Bojan Jokic reste au Chievo Vérone (Bojan Jokic remains in Chievo Verona); Sochaux's official profile, 22 May 2010
On 5 July 2013, Jokić moved to La Liga side Villarreal, signing a four-year deal with the club, after his link with Chievo expired.Villarreal Sign Slovenian International Bojan Jokic ; Villarreal's official website, 5 July 2013 He made his debut in the competition on 29 September, starting in a 1–0 loss at Real Betis.El Villarreal pierde el duende en Sevilla (Villarreal loses luck in Sevilla); Marca, 29 September 2013
On 8 January 2016, Jokić moved to Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan for the remainder of the 2015–16 season. He made his debut on 9 January, as a substitute in the FA Cup Third Round victory over Queens Park Rangers.
On 21 January 2017, Jokić signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with the Russian Premier League side FC Ufa. On 2 August 2018, he scored a late equalizer that made the score 1–1 against the Slovenian club NK Domžale in an away leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier. As the first leg ended with a score of 0–0, this goal allowed Ufa to advance on away goals rule. It was also the club's first goal in European competition, as they were making their debut on that level.
International career Jokić made his international debut with the Slovenia national team on 28 February 2006, in a 1–0 win against Cyprus. He featured regularly for the national side, and scored his first international goal on 3 March 2010, scoring the last of a 4–1 victory over Qatar.Slovenia 4–1 Qatar: Hosts Continue Hot Streak; Goal.com, 3 March 2010
On 1 June 2010, Jokić was named among the 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.Slovenia 23-Man, World Cup 2010 Roster Finalized: No Alarms, No Surprises; SB Nation, 1 June 2010 He appeared in all three matches during the tournament, as Slovenia were knocked out in the group stage.
On 16 November 2019, Jokić played his 100th match for Slovenia against Latvia.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTriglav Kranj2003–04Slovenian Second League28000——2802004–0528010——290Total560100000570Gorica2005–06Slovenian PrvaLiga3114000—3512006–073403040—410Total651704000761Sochaux2007–08Ligue 11702010102102008–0919010—102102009–106010—1080Total420401030500Chievo2009–10Serie A90———902010–1115030——1802011–1220010——2102012–1320010——210Total640500000690Villarreal2013–14La Liga15040——1902014–15700000—702015–16201040—70Total240504000330Nottingham Forest2015–16EFL Championship20010——210Ufa2016–17Russian Premier League11010——1202017–1826200——2622018–192000061202812019–2015000——1502020–2124130——2712021–2226010—20290Total12235061401374Career total3934280151704435
International Scores and results list Slovenia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jokić goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Bojan JokićNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 3 March 2010 Ljudski vrt, Maribor, Slovenia 4–1 4–1 Friendly
Honours Gorica Slovenian PrvaLiga: 2005–06
See also Slovenian international players List of footballers with 100 or more caps
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