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Balažic has played both matches in [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase and play-off round#Play-off round|play-off round of 2011–12 UEFA Europa League]] against [[Greece|Greek]] club [[PAOK FC|PAOK]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000271/match=2007214/postmatch/index.html|title=PAOK Karpaty 2–0|publisher=uefa.com|language=English|date=18 August 2011|accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000271/match=2007251/index.html|title=Karpaty PAOK 1–1|publisher=uefa.com|language=English|date=25 August 2011|accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref> On 30 September 2012, Balažic has scored a header goal and the equalizer after a cross from [[Lucas Pérez]] in 1–1 draw against Arsenal-Kyiv.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2012/09/30/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-arsenal-kyiv/1289311/|title=KARPATY VS. ARSENAL KYIV 1 - 1|publisher=soccerway.com|date=30 September 2012|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref> On 16 April 2014, Balažic has first time in his career in Karpaty played as captain against [[FC Illichivets Mariupol|Illichivets Mariupol]] in [[Ukrainian Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/16/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-illychivets-mariupol/1494181/|title=KARPATY VS. ILLICHIVETS' 0 - 1|publisher=soccerway.com|date=16 April 2014|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref>
Balažic has played both matches in [[2011–12 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase and play-off round#Play-off round|play-off round of 2011–12 UEFA Europa League]] against [[Greece|Greek]] club [[PAOK FC|PAOK]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000271/match=2007214/postmatch/index.html|title=PAOK Karpaty 2–0|publisher=uefa.com|language=English|date=18 August 2011|accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000271/match=2007251/index.html|title=Karpaty PAOK 1–1|publisher=uefa.com|language=English|date=25 August 2011|accessdate=26 March 2016}}</ref> On 30 September 2012, Balažic has scored a header goal and the equalizer after a cross from [[Lucas Pérez]] in 1–1 draw against Arsenal-Kyiv.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2012/09/30/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-arsenal-kyiv/1289311/|title=KARPATY VS. ARSENAL KYIV 1 - 1|publisher=soccerway.com|date=30 September 2012|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref> On 16 April 2014, Balažic has first time in his career in Karpaty played as captain against [[FC Illichivets Mariupol|Illichivets Mariupol]] in [[Ukrainian Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/04/16/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-illychivets-mariupol/1494181/|title=KARPATY VS. ILLICHIVETS' 0 - 1|publisher=soccerway.com|date=16 April 2014|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref>


In the first round of [[2014–15 Ukrainian Premier League|2014–15]], Balažic scored in a 2–2 away draw to [[FC Hoverla Uzhhorod|Hoverla Uzhhorod]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soccervista.com/Hoverla_Uzhhorod-Karpaty-1760420-1760420.html|title=Hoverla Uzhhorod 2:2 Karpaty|publisher=Soccer Vista|date=27 July 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> On 17 August 2014, Balažic has scored his second goal in the season, against [[FC Volyn Lutsk|Volyn Lutsk]] in 0–2 away win.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/08/17/ukraine/premier-league/fc-volyn-lutsk/fc-karpaty-lviv/1775993/|title=VOLYN VS. KARPATY 0 - 2|publisher=soccerway.com|date=17 August 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> On 21 September 2014, he has scored the equalizer in last minte of the match in 3–3 home draw against [[FC Metalist Kharkiv|Metalist Kharkiv]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/09/21/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-metalist-kharkiv/1776035/|title=KARPATY VS. METALIST 3 - 3|publisher=soccerway.com|date=21 September 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> On 19 October 2014, he has entered in the game as a substitute for [[FC Dynamo Kyiv|Dynamo Kyiv]] in the 81st minute of the match and scored the winning goal in last minte of the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/19/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-illychivets-mariupol/1776061/|title=KARPATY VS. ILLICHIVETS' 1 - 0|publisher=soccerway.com|date=19 October 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> He scored a career-best four goals during that season, in only 13 matches.
In the first round of [[2014–15 Ukrainian Premier League|2014–15]], Balažic scored in a 2–2 away draw to [[FC Hoverla Uzhhorod|Hoverla Uzhhorod]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soccervista.com/Hoverla_Uzhhorod-Karpaty-1760420-1760420.html|title=Hoverla Uzhhorod 2:2 Karpaty|publisher=Soccer Vista|date=27 July 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> On 17 August 2014, Balažic has scored his second goal in the season, against [[FC Volyn Lutsk|Volyn Lutsk]] in 0–2 away win.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/08/17/ukraine/premier-league/fc-volyn-lutsk/fc-karpaty-lviv/1775993/|title=VOLYN VS. KARPATY 0 - 2|publisher=soccerway.com|date=17 August 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> On 21 September 2014, he has scored the equalizer in last minte of the match in 3–3 home draw against [[FC Metalist Kharkiv|Metalist Kharkiv]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/09/21/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-metalist-kharkiv/1776035/|title=KARPATY VS. METALIST 3 - 3|publisher=soccerway.com|date=21 September 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> On 19 October 2014, he has entered in the game as a substitute for [[Denys Kozhanov]] in the 81st minute of the match and scored the winning goal in last minte of the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/19/ukraine/premier-league/fc-karpaty-lviv/fc-illychivets-mariupol/1776061/|title=KARPATY VS. ILLICHIVETS' 1 - 0|publisher=soccerway.com|date=19 October 2014|accessdate=16 July 2015}}</ref> He scored a career-best four goals during that season, in only 13 matches.


===Partizan===
===Partizan===

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Gregor Balažic
Balažic with Karpaty Lviv in 2013
Personal information
Full name Gregor Balažic
Date of birth (1988-02-12) 12 February 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth Murska Sobota, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Partizan
Number 6
Youth career
2004–2005 Mura
2005–2007 Benfica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005 Mura 1 (0)
2007 Espanyol B 0 (0)
2007 Águilas 2 (0)
2008–2010 Gorica 72 (2)
2011–2014 Karpaty Lviv 79 (7)
2015– Partizan 23 (1)
International career‡
2004 Slovenia U17 3 (0)
2005–2006 Slovenia U19 8 (0)
2007–2010 Slovenia U21 10 (0)
2013– Slovenia 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 November 2015
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 June 2014

Gregor Balažic (born 12 February 1988) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays for Serbian club FK Partizan as a central defender.

Balažic represented Slovenia at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, making his senior debut in 2013.

Club career

Early career

Born in Murska Sobota, SFR Yugoslavia, Balažic came through the youth academy of NK Mura, who became extinct in 2004. He made his first-team debut in a 2–1 home league win over NK Zagorje on 30 April 2005, aged 17, during the club's last competitive season.

In the summer of 2005, Balažic was transferred to S.L. Benfica of Portugal. Until his departure two years later, he played exclusively for its youth sides.[1][2]

Spain

In June 2007, Balažic moved to Spain and signed with RCD Espanyol, being initially registered for the reserves.[3] However, two months later, he left for Águilas CF also in the country's Segunda División B.[4]

Balažic suffered a knee injury early into the campaign,[5] which resulted in the termination of his contract in December 2007.[6]

ND Gorica

In the winter transfer window of 2008, Balažic returned to his country and signed for PrvaLiga club ND Gorica. He scored his first goal as a senior on 5 December 2009, helping to a 1–1 home draw against NK Olimpija Ljubljana.

Balažic contributed with 29 games in 2009–10, helping his team finish in third position and qualify to the UEFA Europa League.

Karpaty Lviv

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Balažic playing against Dynamo Kyiv in October 2014

In January 2011, Balažic signed with FC Karpaty Lviv in the Ukrainian Premier League, penning a four-year deal for a fee of €400.000. This is the most expensive transfer in the history of the club.[7] On 6 March he made his competitive debut, netting in a 2–2 draw at FC Arsenal-Kyiv.[8]

Balažic has played both matches in play-off round of 2011–12 UEFA Europa League against Greek club PAOK.[9][10] On 30 September 2012, Balažic has scored a header goal and the equalizer after a cross from Lucas Pérez in 1–1 draw against Arsenal-Kyiv.[11] On 16 April 2014, Balažic has first time in his career in Karpaty played as captain against Illichivets Mariupol in Ukrainian Premier League.[12]

In the first round of 2014–15, Balažic scored in a 2–2 away draw to Hoverla Uzhhorod.[13] On 17 August 2014, Balažic has scored his second goal in the season, against Volyn Lutsk in 0–2 away win.[14] On 21 September 2014, he has scored the equalizer in last minte of the match in 3–3 home draw against Metalist Kharkiv.[15] On 19 October 2014, he has entered in the game as a substitute for Denys Kozhanov in the 81st minute of the match and scored the winning goal in last minte of the match.[16] He scored a career-best four goals during that season, in only 13 matches.

Partizan

On 4 February 2015, Balažic signed a two-year contract with FK Partizan.[17] On 28 February he made his first appearance, featuring the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against FK Radnički Niš. During his debut campaign, Balažic partnered compatriot Branko Ilić as central defender. He has played 16 matches in all competitions. After the departure of the latter in the summer, he started alongside Brazilian Fabrício.

On 22 August 2015, he scored his official goal for Partizan, helping to a 3–1 away win over FK Borac Čačak.[18]

International career

Balažic made his senior debut for Slovenia in friendly match in a 1–0 home win over Canada, on 19 November 2013.[19] His second cap came on 7 June of the following year in another friendly in a 0–2 defeat by Argentina in La Plata.[20]

Career statistics

As of 30 November 2014[21]

Club

Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Gorica 2007–08 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
2008–09 18 0 3 0 2 0 23 0
2009–10 29 1 3 0 2 0 34 1
2010–11 16 1 3 0 2 0 21 1
Total 72 2 9 0 6 0 87 2
Karpaty Lviv 2010–11 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 1
2011–12 19 0 4 0 2 0 25 0
2012–13 17 1 2 0 0 0 19 1
2013–14 25 1 2 0 0 0 27 1
2014–15 13 4 2 0 0 0 15 4
Total 79 7 10 0 2 0 91 7

International

As of 7 June 2014[22]
Slovenia
Year Apps Goals
2013 1 0
2014 1 0
Total 2 0

Style of play

Balažic plays as central defender. He is quick, strong player, technically gifted with precise pass.[23] Coach of Karpaty, Oleg Kononov has said that Balažic is very intelligent player and he has great potential.[24]

Honours

Partizan

References

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  2. ^ "Anderson de volta aos treinos" (in Portuguese). Record. 15 November 2006. Retrieved 6 November 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Balazic, internacional eslovè, fitxa pel "B"" (in Catalan). RCD Espanyol B. 7 June 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Balazic, última incorporación" (in Spanish). La Actualidad. 30 August 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Balazic lesionado" (in Spanish). Águilas Noticias. 19 October 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Balazic se marcha del Águilas CF" (in Spanish). Águilas Noticias. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 6 February 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Ігор Дедишин: «У Димінського диктаторський склад характеру»" (in Ukrainian). tribuna.com. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Карпаты спасаются в Киеве" (in Ukrainian). Football UA. 6 March 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2015. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  9. ^ "PAOK Karpaty 2–0". uefa.com. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  10. ^ "Karpaty PAOK 1–1". uefa.com. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  11. ^ "KARPATY VS. ARSENAL KYIV 1 - 1". soccerway.com. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  12. ^ "KARPATY VS. ILLICHIVETS' 0 - 1". soccerway.com. 16 April 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  13. ^ "Hoverla Uzhhorod 2:2 Karpaty". Soccer Vista. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  14. ^ "VOLYN VS. KARPATY 0 - 2". soccerway.com. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  15. ^ "KARPATY VS. METALIST 3 - 3". soccerway.com. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  16. ^ "KARPATY VS. ILLICHIVETS' 1 - 0". soccerway.com. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  17. ^ "Gregor Balažic stigao u Humsku" (in Serbian). FK Partizan. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ "Partizan osvojio prve bodove u gostima!" (in Serbian). Mondo. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ "Slovenia 1–0 Canada". uefa.com. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  20. ^ "Argentina 2–0 Slovenia". BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation). 7 June 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  21. ^ "G. Balažic". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  22. ^ "Gregor Balažic". European Football. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  23. ^ "Gregor Balažic". webcitation.org. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  24. ^ "Балажіц може суттєво зміцнити нашу оборону". webcitation.org. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
  25. ^ "G. Balažic – Trophies". Soccerway. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
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