Biography
Who is Zoran Tošić?
Early career and beginnings
Born in Zrenjanin, Serbia, Zoran Tošić began his football path at local clubs Radnički Zrenjanin and Proleter Zrenjanin. His senior career officially started at Mladost Lukićevo in 2004. After a brief period without a club, he joined Budućnost Banatski Dvor. This team eventually merged with Proleter Zrenjanin to create Banat Zrenjanin.
During the 2006–07 Serbian SuperLiga season, he made 25 appearances for the side. He scored two goals while helping the team avoid relegation. His performances caught the attention of larger clubs, leading him to sign a four-year contract with Partizan in August 2007. He debuted shortly after in a league victory against Vojvodina.
European club football
In January 2009, Zoran moved to the English Premier League to join Manchester United. He received the number 14 shirt. His first appearance for the club came in an FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur. He spent time with the reserve team and helped them reach second place in the Premier Reserve League.
In January 2010, he went on a six-month loan to German club 1. FC Köln. He scored his first goals there in a win against Hannover 96. By June 2010, he transferred to the Russian club CSKA Moscow on a five-year contract. He scored his first goal for the team against Anzhi Makhachkala. Over the next several years, he became a key player, winning the Russian Premier League title and scoring in the UEFA Champions League. He left CSKA Moscow in 2017 after his contract concluded.
International play
Zoran Tošić enjoyed a significant international career representing Serbia. He played for the national team between 2007 and 2016, earning a total of 76 caps. His international experience included participating in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He was also part of the squad that competed in the 2010 World Cup.
Earlier, he played for the Serbia under-21 team. He scored his first international goal for that squad in a match against Portugal in 2007. He also played in the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where his team reached the final.
Later career and retirement
After his time in Russia, he returned to Partizan in August 2017 on a three-year deal. He scored an opening goal in a victory against Radnički Niš and later converted his first career penalty against Radnik Surdulica. In 2019, he scored in an Eternal derby match against Red Star Belgrade.
In February 2020, he signed with the Chinese club Taizhou Yuanda. The following year, he joined the Kazakh club FC Tobol. His first goals for this team came in the 2021 Kazakhstan Cup. In January 2023, he joined the Greek club Lamia. Zoran officially retired from professional football in September 2024.
Birthday and age
Zoran Tošić was born on April 28, 1987, which makes Zoran 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Zoran shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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