Juraj Grizelj (born 3 May 1986) is a Croatian former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Juraj Grizelj
Personal information
Date of birth (1986-05-03) 3 May 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Croatia
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2004 Hajduk
2004–2005 KSC
2005–2006 Istra
2006–2008 Šibenik 46 (0)
2008–2009 Trogir
2009 Mosor
2009–2011 RNK Split 18 (0)
2011–2012 Solin 9 (2)
2012 Mosor 25 (6)
2013–2014 Grindavík 40 (18)
2015–2016 KA 37 (7)
2017–2018 Keflavík 25 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Grizelj started his career with Croatian side Hajduk. He was described as a "great hope" while playing for the club.[1]

Playing career

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In 2004, Grizelj signed for German side KSC. In 2005, he signed for Croatian side Istra. In 2006, he signed for Croatian side Šibenik. In 2008, he signed for Croatian side Trogir. In 2009, he signed for Croatian side Mosor. After that, he signed for Croatian side RNK Split. He helped the club achieve promotion.[2] In 2011, he signed for Croatian side Solin. In 2012, he signed for Croatian side Mosor. In 2013, he signed for Icelandic side Grindavík. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3] In 2015, he signed for Icelandic side KA. In 2017, he signed for Croatian side Keflavík.[4]

Post-playing career

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After retiring from professional football, Grizelj worked as a director of a Croatian futsal club.[5]

Personal life

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Grizelj has been married. He has twin children.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Život na sjeveru: Kockasti će zbog hladnoće u dvoranu". vecernji.hr.
  2. ^ "Prije točno 36 godina: Rođen Juraj Grizelj, hrvatski nogometas". hrsport.hr.
  3. ^ "Leikmaður 7. umferðar - Juraj Grizelj (Grindavík)". fotbolti.net.
  4. ^ Juraj Grizelj at Soccerway
  5. ^ "Juraj Grizelj: "Klub ove i sljedećih sezona ima samo najviše ambicije!"". crofutsal.com.
  6. ^ "Juraj Grizelj: Na Islandu živim u blagostanju". slobodnadalmacija.hr.