Jasmin Handanović
Slovenian footballer (born 1978)
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Jasmin Handanović (born 28 January 1978) is a Slovenian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is the oldest player to ever play in the Slovenian PrvaLiga.[1]
SFR Yugoslavia
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Handanović with Maribor in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 January 1978 | ||
| Place of birth |
Ljubljana, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1994 | Svoboda Ljubljana | ||
| 1994–1996 | Olimpija | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994 | Svoboda Ljubljana | 0 | (0) |
| 1996–2001 | Olimpija | 11 | (0) |
| 2001 | Grosuplje | 3 | (0) |
| 2002 | Triglav Kranj | 8 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Zagorje | 30 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | Svoboda Ljubljana | 26 | (0) |
| 2004 | Olimpija | 1 | (0) |
| 2005 | Svoboda Ljubljana | 15 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Koper | 66 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Mantova | 74 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Empoli | 26 | (0) |
| 2011–2021 | Maribor | 254 | (0) |
| Total | 514 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1995–1997 | Slovenia U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | Slovenia U20 | 7 | (0) |
| 1999 | Slovenia U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 2006 | Slovenia B | 2 | (0) |
| 2008–2012 | Slovenia | 8 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
In July 2010, Handanović was signed by Empoli, replacing Davide Bassi as the new first choice. However, he was then replaced by Alberto Pelagotti. In 2011, he signed for Maribor.[2]
While playing for Maribor, on 5 November 2014, in a UEFA Champions League group match against Chelsea, he saved an 85th-minute penalty from Eden Hazard to ensure a 1–1 draw.[3]
Handanović retired from professional football after the 2020–21 season. His jersey with the number 33 was retired by Maribor.[4]
International career
Handanović made his full international debut on 19 November 2008, in a 4–3 friendly defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina. In his next international cap on 28 March 2009, he kept a clean sheet in a goalless World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.[5] Handanović was one of three Slovenian goalkeepers chosen to go to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but did not feature in any matches. He played his final game for the national team in September 2012 against Switzerland.[5]
Personal life
Jasmin is the cousin of Samir Handanović, who is also a professional goalkeeper.[6]
Honours
Olimpija
Koper
Maribor
