Marin Aničić (; born 17 August 1989) is a Bosnian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Aničić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, before joining Astana in 2014. Five years later, he moved to Konyaspor. In 2022, he signed with Sarajevo.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Aničić made his senior international debut in 2016.
Club career Early career Aničić came through youth academy of his hometown club Zrinjski Mostar. He made his professional debut against Slavija on 28 November 2007 at the age of 18. On 2 April 2008, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Orašje.
Astana In February 2014, Aničić was transferred to Kazakh side Astana for an undisclosed fee. On 15 March, he made his official debut for the team against Zhetysu. He won his first trophy with the club on 9 November, when they were crowned league champions for the first time in their history.
Aničić helped Astana make their first historical UEFA Champions League appearance in 2015–16 season. On 15 September 2015, he debuted in the competition away at Benfica. Two months later, he scored his first goal in the tournament against same opponent, which was his first goal for the team.
Aničić scored his first league goal in a defeat of Ordabasy on 20 March 2016. In August, he extended his contract until June 2019. On 2 October, he played his 100th game for the side.
He appeared in his 200th match for the club on 14 April 2019.
Konyaspor In August, Aničić signed a two-year deal with Turkish outfit Konyaspor. He made his competitive debut for the club on 18 August against Ankaragücü. On 25 July 2020, he scored his first goal for Konyaspor against Alanyaspor.
In January 2021, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. He returned to the pitch on 28 November, over ten months after the injury.
Later stage of career In June 2022, Aničić moved to Sarajevo.
International career Aničić was a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team for several years.
In August 2015, he received his first senior call-up, for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against Belgium and Andorra, but had to wait until 25 March 2016 to make his debut in a friendly game against Luxembourg.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsZrinjski Mostar2007–08Bosnian Premier League4110——512008–09Bosnian Premier League2307040—3402009–10Bosnian Premier League2416020—3212010–11Bosnian Premier League2705020—3402011–12Bosnian Premier League24330——2732012–13Bosnian Premier League23171——3022013–14Bosnian Premier League1602040—220Total1416311120—1847Astana2014Kazakhstan Premier League2702040—3302015Kazakhstan Premier League29030111104422016Kazakhstan Premier League27320103104072017Kazakhstan Premier League24000121103712018Kazakhstan Premier League27000121104012019Kazakhstan Premier League142003010182Total1485705265021211Konyaspor2019–20Süper Lig28100——2812020–21Süper Lig2011——312021–22Süper Lig1030——40Total31141——352Sarajevo2022–23Bosnian Premier League2000——202023–24Bosnian Premier League2112010—241Total2312010—261Total343134426565045721
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina201610Total10
Honours Zrinjski Mostar Bosnian Premier League: 2008–09 Bosnian Cup: 2007–08
Astana Kazakhstan Premier League: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Kazakhstan Cup: 2016 Kazakhstan Super Cup: 2015, 2018, 2019
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