Aris Nukić (born 21 December 1993)[2] is a German former professional footballer who played as a striker or attacking midfielder. Nukić lasted played for FK Olimpic Sarajevo where he played a part in claiming the first ever Bosnian Cup in the club's history.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 December 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Tübingen, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) |
Striker Attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mehlville High School | |||
| 2009–2012 | St. Louis Scott Gallagher | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Lindenwood University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | FK Olimpik Sarajevo | 21 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editNukic was born in Tübingen, Germany, on 21 December 1993 to Bosnian parents. Nukić began playing at the age of five after his parents immigrated to the United States. While growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Nukić attended Lindenwood University, where he received NCAA First Team All-American honors as a sophomore. The All-American honor was the first in the program's history at the NCAA level.[3]
Professional
editNukić signed for FK Olimpik Sarajevo in June 2014. Nukić was a part of the historic first ever Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup winning team in 2015.
References
edit- ^ "SoccerWiki.org". www.soccerwiki.org. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- ^ "Aris Nukić – Bild.de". sport.bild.de. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
- ^ "Four Men's Soccer Players Named All-Americans". Lindenwood University Athletics. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
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