Toni Šunjić (; born 15 December 1988) is a Bosnian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Šunjić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, who loaned him to Kortrijk in 2010. In 2012, he joined Zorya Luhansk. Two years later, he moved to Kuban Krasnodar. The following year, he was transferred to VfB Stuttgart, who sent him on loan to Palermo in 2017. Šunjić signed with Dynamo Moscow later that year. In 2020, he joined Beijing Guoan, who loaned him to Henan later that year, with whom he signed permanently a year later. In 2024, he came back to Zrinjski Mostar.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šunjić made his senior international debut in 2012, earning over 40 caps until 2020. He represented the nation at their first ever major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Club career
Early career Šunjić came through the youth academy of his hometown club Zrinjski Mostar. He made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Partizan on 2 August 2007 at the age of 18. On 3 August 2008, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Borac Banja Luka. In August 2010, he was sent on a season-long loan to Belgian outfit Kortrijk.
In January 2012, Šunjić joined Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.
In July 2014, he switched to Russian side Kuban Krasnodar.
VfB Stuttgart In August 2015, Šunjić was transferred to German outfit VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the squad against Hertha BSC on 12 September and managed to score a goal.
Despite VfB Stuttgart's relegation to the 2. Bundesliga in May 2016, Šunjić decided to stay at the club.
In January 2017, he was loaned to Italian side Palermo until the end of the season.
Dynamo Moscow In June, Šunjić signed a two-year deal with Dynamo Moscow. He made his competitive debut for the team on 18 July against their biggest rivals Spartak Moscow. On 3 November, he scored his first goal for Dynamo Moscow against Ural.
In June 2019, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2021.
Later stage of career In September 2020, Šunjić moved to Chinese side Beijing Guoan, who loaned him to Henan, with an option to make the transfer permanent, which was activated in January 2021.
In January 2024, he returned to Zrinjski Mostar.
He announced his retirement from football on 20 August 2025.
International career
Šunjić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.
In August 2012, he received his first senior call up, for a friendly game against Wales, and debuted in that match on 15 August.
In June 2014, Šunjić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first ever major competition. He made his tournament debut in the second group tie against Nigeria on 22 June.
On 31 August 2017, in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus, Šunjić scored his first senior international goal.
He retired from international football on 24 June 2021.
Personal life Šunjić is an ethnic Croat. He and his long-time girlfriend Viktoria have two daughters named Stefani and Kiara.
Career statistics
Club +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsZrinjski Mostar2007–08Bosnian Premier League703010–1102008–09Bosnian Premier League2313041–3022009–10Bosnian Premier League2807120–3712010–11Bosnian Premier League500061–1112011–12Bosnian Premier League13031––161Total761162132–1055Kortrijk (loan)2010–11Belgian Pro League15010––160Zorya Luhansk2011–12Ukrainian Premier League10010––1102012–13Ukrainian Premier League28010––2902013–14Ukrainian Premier League25010––260Total63030––660Kuban Krasnodar2014–15Russian Premier League22142––2632015–16Russian Premier League6000––60Total28142––323VfB Stuttgart2015–16Bundesliga19131––2222016–172. Bundesliga10220––122Total29351––344Palermo (loan)2016–17Serie A70–––70Dynamo Moscow2017–18Russian Premier League27310––2832018–19Russian Premier League29110––3012019–20Russian Premier League19000––1902020–21Russian Premier League210000–21Total7752000–795Henan (loan)2020Chinese Super League–––6060Henan2021Chinese Super League19000––1902022Chinese Super League29100––2912023Chinese Super League23000––230Total71100–60771Zrinjski Mostar2023–24Bosnian Premier League10060––1602024–25Bosnian Premier League1012060001812025–26Bosnian Premier League0000200020Total201808000361Career total386123952126045219
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina201230201320201490201560201650201741201880201930202010Total411
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Šunjić goal. +List of international goals scored by Toni ŠunjićNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition131 August 2017GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus281–02–32018 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours Zrinjski Mostar Bosnian Premier League: 2008–09, 2024–25 Bosnian Cup: 2007–08, 2023–24 Bosnian Supercup: 2024
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