Luka Žinko (born 23 March 1983) is a Slovenian former footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 March 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Ljubljana, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1990–1997 | Slovan | ||
| 1997–2002 | Factor | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2003 | Factor | 30 | (7) |
| 2003–2004 | Šmartno ob Paki | 31 | (4) |
| 2004–2005 | Istres | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | Factor | 1 | (1) |
| 2005 | Bela Krajina | 12 | (2) |
| 2006–2008 | Domžale | 84 | (13) |
| 2009 | Kocaelispor | 7 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | APOP Kinyras Peyias | 25 | (1) |
| 2010 | → FC Amkar Perm (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2011 | Alki Larnaca | 14 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Rudar Velenje | 31 | (5) |
| 2013 | Gabala | 8 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Hangzhou Greentown | 34 | (1) |
| 2015 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 10 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Krško | 23 | (2) |
| 2016–2018 | Domžale | 16 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Celje (loan) | 21 | (6) |
| 2018–2021 | Bravo | 93 | (12) |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Slovenia U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Slovenia U20 | 7 | (3) |
| 2002–2005 | Slovenia U21 | 24 | (0) |
| 2004–2008 | Slovenia | 3 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2024 | Radomlje (caretaker) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Gabala edit
In January 2013, Žinko signed a six-month contract, with the option of another year, with Azerbaijan Premier League team Gabala.[1] He scored his first goal for Gabala on his debut against Qarabağ.[2] Žinko left Gabala in May 2013 at the end of his contract. He had scored one goal in eight appearances.
Hangzhou Greentown edit
On 14 June 2013, Žinko signed for Chinese Super League side Hangzhou Greentown.[3] Žinko scored for Hangzhou Greentown on his debut in a 2–2 draw away to Changchun Yatai on 6 July 2013.[4]
International career edit
Žinko made his debut for Slovenia in a November 2004 friendly match against Slovakia, coming on as a 82nd-minute substitute for Milenko Ačimovič.[5]
Honours edit
Domžale
References edit
- ^ "New players in Gabala". gabalafc.az. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ^ "Qəbələ vs. Qarabag – 10 February 2013". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ 绿城突传新外援闪电加盟 前东欧国脚替冈田弃用之人(in Chinese)
- ^ "Changchun Yatai vs. Hangzhou 2–2". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
- ^ "Slovakia vs Slovenia, 17 November 2004". eu-football.info. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
External links edit
- Luka Žinko at NZS (in Slovene)
- Luka Žinko at the Turkish Football Federation
- Luka Žinko at EU-Football.info
- Luka Žinko at FBref.com
- Luka Žinko at National-Football-Teams.com
- Luka Žinko at Soccerway.com
