Milan Đurić (pronounced [mǐlan dʑûːritɕ]; born 22 May 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Monza.

Milan Đurić
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-05-22) 22 May 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Tuzla, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Monza
Number 11
Youth career
1998–2005 Vis Pesaro
2005–2006 San Marino
2006–2007 Cesena
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Cesena 72 (8)
2010–2012 Parma 0 (0)
2010–2011Ascoli (loan) 17 (2)
2011–2012Crotone (loan) 45 (7)
2012–2017 Cesena 73 (15)
2012–2013Cremonese (loan) 20 (3)
2013–2014Trapani (loan) 13 (3)
2014Cittadella (loan) 15 (4)
2017–2018 Bristol City 27 (5)
2018–2022 Salernitana 127 (28)
2022–2024 Hellas Verona 48 (6)
2024– Monza 28 (7)
International career
2012 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 4 (6)
2015–2020 Bosnia and Herzegovina 15 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2024

Đurić started his professional career at Cesena, before joining Parma in 2010. He was loaned to Ascoli later that year and to Crotone in 2011. In 2012, he went back to Cesena, who sent him on loan to Cremonese later that year, to Trapani in 2013 and to Cittadella 2014. Đurić was transferred to Bristol City in 2017. The following year, he signed with Salernitana. Four years later, he moved to Hellas Verona. In 2024, he switched to Monza.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Đurić made his senior international debut in 2015, earning 15 caps until 2020.

Club career

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Early career

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Because of the outbreak of the Bosnian War, Đurić's family fled from his native Bosnia and Herzegovina and moved to Italy, where he started playing football at local clubs, before joining Cesena's youth academy in 2006. He made his professional debut against Mantova on 30 October 2007 at the age of 17. On 8 December, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Frosinone.[2]

In July 2010, Đurić switched to Parma in a co-ownership deal.[3] In August, he was loaned to Ascoli for the rest of the campaign.[4] In January 2011, he was sent on a six-month loan to Crotone. In June, his loan was extended for an additional season.[5]

In the summer of 2012, Đurić returned to Cesena, who loaned him to Cremonese until the end of the season.[6] In July 2013, he was sent on a season-long loan to Trapani.[7] In January 2014, he was loaned to Cittadella for the remainder of the season.[8]

Bristol City

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In January 2017, Đurić moved to English side Bristol City on a contract until June 2019.[9] He made his official debut for the team in an FA Cup game against Fleetwood Town on 7 January.[10] A week later, he made his league debut against Cardiff City.[11] On 4 February, he scored his first goal for Bristol City against Rotherham United, which secured the victory for his squad.[12]

Salernitana

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In August 2018, Đurić signed a four-year deal with Salernitana.[13] He made his competitive debut for the club on 25 August against Palermo.[14] On 30 March 2019, he scored his first goal for Salernitana against Venezia.[15]

He scored his first career hat-trick in a defeat of Cittadella on 13 April.[16]

Đurić was an important piece in Salernitana's promotion to the Serie A, which was sealed on 10 May 2021. He had an impact of five goals and three assists.[17]

On 12 September, he played his 100th match for the side against Torino.[18]

Hellas Verona

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In July 2022, Đurić switched to Hellas Verona on a three-year deal.[19] He debuted officially for the team in a Coppa Italia tie against Bari on 7 August.[20] A week later, he made his league debut against Napoli.[21] On 4 January 2023, he scored his first goal for Hellas Verona against Torino.[22]

Monza

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In January 2024, Đurić was transferred to Monza for an undisclosed fee.[23] He debuted competitively for the squad on 28 January against Sassuolo.[24] On 7 April, he scored his first goal for Monza against Napoli.[25]

International career

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Đurić was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić.[26]

In March 2015, he received his first senior call-up, for a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Andorra and a friendly game against Austria.[27] He debuted against the former on 28 March.[28]

On 10 October, in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Wales, Đurić scored his first senior international goal.[29] Three days later, he scored a goal against Cyprus, ensuring the triumph for his team and sending them into the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying play-offs.[30]

He retired from international football on 25 May 2022.[31]

Personal life

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Đurić's father Goran was also a professional footballer, as is his younger brother Marco.[32]

He married his long-time girlfriend Bianca in July 2016. Together they have two children, a daughter named Alice and a son named Cristian.[33]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 November 2024[34]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cesena 2007–08 Serie B 24 2 0 0 24 2
2008–09 Lega Pro Prima Divisione 21 3 1 0 22 3
2009–10 Serie B 27 3 2 1 29 4
Total 72 8 3 1 75 9
Ascoli (loan) 2010–11 Serie B 17 2 0 0 17 2
Crotone (loan) 2010–11 Serie B 16 5 16 5
2011–12 Serie B 29 2 3 2 32 4
Total 45 7 3 2 48 9
Cremonese (loan) 2012–13 Lega Pro Prima Divisione 20 3 3 1 23 4
Trapani (loan) 2013–14 Serie B 13 3 2 0 15 3
Cittadella (loan) 2013–14 Serie B 15 4 15 4
Cesena 2014–15 Serie A 28 2 2 1 30 3
2015–16 Serie B 26 7 1 1 1[b] 0 28 8
2016–17 Serie B 19 6 2 0 21 6
Total 73 15 5 2 1 0 79 17
Bristol City 2016–17 Championship 11 2 3 0 14 2
2017–18 Championship 16 3 0 0 1 1 17 4
Total 27 5 3 0 1 1 31 6
Salernitana 2018–19 Serie B 26 6 0 0 2[c] 1 28 7
2019–20 Serie B 33 12 0 0 33 12
2020–21 Serie B 35 5 1 0 36 5
2021–22 Serie A 33 5 2 0 35 5
Total 127 28 3 0 2 1 132 29
Hellas Verona 2022–23 Serie A 28 1 1 0 1[d] 0 30 1
2023–24 Serie A 20 5 1 1 21 6
Total 48 6 2 1 1 0 51 7
Monza 2023–24 Serie A 17 4 17 4
2024–25 Serie A 11 3 0 0 11 3
Total 28 7 0 0 28 7
Career total 485 88 24 7 1 1 4 1 514 97

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[35]
National team Year Apps Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2015 6 2
2016 8 5
2017 0 0
2018 0 0
2019 0 0
2020 1 0
Total 15 7
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Đurić goal.
List of international goals scored by Milan Đurić[35]
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 10 October 2015 Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina 3   Wales 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
2 13 October 2015 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus 4   Cyprus 3–2 3–2 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
3 25 March 2016 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 7   Luxembourg 2–0 3–0 Friendly
4 3 June 2016 Toyota Stadium, Toyota, Japan 9   Denmark 1–2 2–2 2016 Kirin Cup
5 2–2
6 7 June 2016 Suita Stadium, Osaka, Japan 10   Japan 1–1 2–1 2016 Kirin Cup
7 2–1

Honours

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Cesena[34]

References

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  2. ^ "Milan Đurić, junak Bosne i Hercegovine: Uživam da igram za reprezentaciju". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 14 October 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Ufficiale: Cesena, Djuric al Parma e Tonucci al Vicenza". tuttomercatoweb.com (in Italian). 1 July 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2010.
  4. ^ "Ascoli Calcio, ecco i colpi: arrivano Cristiano e il gigante Djuric". gazzetta.it (in Italian). 31 August 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  5. ^ "Ufficiale: Crotone, rinnovato il prestito di Milan Djuric". tuttomercatoweb.com (in Italian). 15 June 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  6. ^ "Milan Đurić posuđen trećeligašu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 July 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
  7. ^ "Bivši mladi bh. reprezentativac u italijanskom drugoligašu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 19 July 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  8. ^ "Milan Đurić iz Cesene prešao u Cittadellu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 4 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Đurić potpisao za Bristol City". fokus.ba (in Bosnian). 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  10. ^ "Dobar nastup Đurića na debiju, Bristol bez pobjede". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  11. ^ "Đurić asistencijom debitovao u Championshipu, Bristol poražen". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 14 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  12. ^ "Championship: Đurić ušao s klupe i pogodio za pobjedu Bristol Cityja". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 4 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  13. ^ "Milan Đurić iz Bristol Cityja prešao u Salernitanu". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 9 August 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  14. ^ "Jajalo strijelac, ali Đurićeva Salernitana šokirala Palermo u nadoknadi". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 25 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Milan Đurić pogodio protivničku mrežu nakon gotovo godinu dana". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 31 March 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
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  20. ^ "Milan Đurić debitovao za Veronu". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 7 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Petarda Napolija u Veroni". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 15 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  22. ^ "Đurić zabio prvijenac za Veronu, samo je Osimhen bolji od njega u jednom segmentu". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 4 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
  23. ^ "Đurić u društvu legendarnog operativca Milana potpisao ugovor s ambicioznim timom Serie A". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Milan Đurić debitovao za novi klub u Serie A". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 28 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  25. ^ "Milan Đurić postigao prvijenac za Monzu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 7 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
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  30. ^ "BiH u baražu: Mešini džokeri obradovali naciju". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 13 October 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
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  33. ^ "Milan Đurić drugi put postao otac, supruga Bianca rodila sina Cristiana". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 7 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
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