Sergej Barbarez (born September 17, 1971 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia) is a famous and popular Bosnian-Herzegovian football midfielder playing for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga. is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ... Yugoslavia (Jugoslavija in the Latin alphabet, Југославија in Cyrillic; English: South Slavia) describes three political entities that existed one at a time on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe, during most of the 20th century. ... Motto None Anthem Intermeco Bosnia and Herzegovina() on the European continent()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Sarajevo Official languages Bosnian Croatian Serbian Government Parliamentary democracy  -  Presidency members Željko KomÅ¡ić1 NebojÅ¡a Radmanović2 Haris Silajdžić3  -  Chairman of the Council of Ministers Nikola Å pirić  -  High Representative 4 Independence... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball is a German football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. ... The official Bundesliga logo. ...

Biography

Sergej Barbarez was born to a Bosnian Serb father Ljubo, and Bosniak mother Zlata, in the city of Mostar on September 9, 1971. Here, Barbarez was raised by his parents where he also received his education. As a young child, Sergej Barbarez was actually not very interested in football but in basketball and athletics. However, at the age of eleven, Barbarez started playing football though mostly for fun with friends after school. Serbs (in the Serbian language Срби, Srbi) are a south Slavic people living chiefly in Serbia and Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. ... Languages Bosnian Religions Predominantly Islam Related ethnic groups Slavs (South Slavs) The Bosniaks or Bosniacs[1] (Bosnian: BoÅ¡njaci, IPA: ) are a South Slavic people, living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia) and the Sandžak region of Serbia and Montenegro, with a smaller autochthonous population also present in Croatia... Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ... is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a high hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ...

Then, in 1984, Sergej Barbarez took a step further and started playing football for the youth team of FK Velež in his native city of Mostar. Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... For the argentine football club, see Vélez Sársfield FK Velež (Fudbalski Klub Velež), successor of RÅ K Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar. ... Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ...

Some six years later, Barbarez signed with the first team of FK Velež at the age of 19. However, briefly after, Barbarez served his former country in the Yugoslav People's Army before returning to Mostar to continue his career. In 1991, Sergej Barbarez returned to FK Velež and soon after everyone realized that Barbarez was a true talent. For the argentine football club, see Vélez Sársfield FK Velež (Fudbalski Klub Velež), successor of RÅ K Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar. ... The Yugoslav Peoples Army (Jugoslavenska/Jugoslovenska narodna armija, JNA, Slovene Jugoslovanska ljudska armada, JLA) was the army of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia prior to its dissolution. ... Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... For the argentine football club, see Vélez Sársfield FK Velež (Fudbalski Klub Velež), successor of RÅ K Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar. ...

The same year, Barbarez visited his uncle who was living in Germany. Some time later, Barbarez was preparing to return back to Mostar but his uncle surprised Barbarez by extending his stay in Germany for two weeks. The uncle had arranged for Barbarez a two weeks try-out practise with Hannover 96. The coach of Hannover 96 was so impressed by Sergej Barbarez that he signed him for the club. During those same two weeks the political situation throughout former Yugoslavia was deteriorating by the minute and fighting was even occurring in some places. So Barbarez came to an agreement with his father to stay with the uncle in Germany for the near future. Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ... Hannover 96 is a German football club in Hannover, Lower Saxony. ... Hannover 96 is a German football club in Hannover, Lower Saxony. ...

In April 1992, the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina came to the city of Mostar. A month prior of the actual war, the father and sister of Sergej Barbarez fled with Sergej's high school sweetheart Ana to the city of Hannover in Germany. Sergej Barbarez's mother Zlata stayed in Mostar throughout the whole War in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Combatants Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Islamic Mujahideen (El Mujahid)[1] Croatian Defence Council Croatian Army Army of Republika Srpska Yugoslav Peoples Army Various paramilitary units from Serbia and Montenegro Volunteers from Greece[2][3], Ukraine and Russia[4] Commanders Alija Izetbegović (President of Bosnia and... Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ... Map of Germany showing Hanover Hanover (in German: Hannover [haˈnoːfɐ]), on the river Leine, is the capital of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany. ... Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ... Combatants Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Predominantly Bosniak) Army of Republika Srpska, Yugoslav Peoples Army, various paramilitary units from Serbia and Montenegro (Serbian) Croatian Defence Council, Croatian Army (Croatian) Commanders Alija Izetbegović (President of Bosnia and Herzegovina) Sefer Halilović (Army chief of staff 1992-1993) Rasim...

Sergej Barbarez played for Hannover 96 during the second half of the 1991-1992 and the whole 1992-1993 season. During 1993-1996, Barbarez played for Union Berlin before signing with Hansa Rostock. Sergej Barbarez played for Hansa Rostock during 1996-1998. Hannover 96 is a German football club in Hannover, Lower Saxony. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... 1. ... FC Hansa Rostock is a German football club of the Bundesliga (premier league), based in the City of Rostock. ... FC Hansa Rostock is a German football club of the Bundesliga (premier league), based in the City of Rostock. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1998, Sergej Barbarez made his debut for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team against Argentina. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... First international  Iran 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tehran, Iran; June 6, 1993) Biggest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein  (Zenica, B&H; October 7, 2001) Biggest defeat  Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the...

From 1998, Barbarez played for Borussia Dortmund where he stayed until signing with Hamburger SV in July 2000. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... BV Borussia Dortmund is a German football club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the most successful clubs in German football. ... Hamburger SV is a German football club based in Hamburg. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

During the first season with Hamburger SV, Sergej Barbarez became the top scorer for his club with 22 goals and joint top scorer of the German Bundesliga with Ebbe Sand. Though Barbarez could not help Hamburg elimination of the UEFA Champions League 2000/2001 at the group stages despite his two goals, when the club qualified for that competition for the first time, after a third place in the previous domestic Bundesliga season. Hamburger SV is a German football club based in Hamburg. ... The official Bundesliga logo. ... Ebbe Sand (born July 19, 1972) is a Danish former professional football player who most notably played as a striker for FC Schalke 04 in Germany. ... The UEFA Champions League (also known as the European Cup, UCL, CE1, C1[1] or CL) is a seasonal club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1955 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ...

Amongst the supporters of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team and many common people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sergej Barbarez is regarded as one of the best Bosnia and Herzegovina football players ever. First international  Iran 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tehran, Iran; June 6, 1993) Biggest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein  (Zenica, B&H; October 7, 2001) Biggest defeat  Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ...

Before he retired from international football on October 13, 2005, Barbarez was the captain and leader of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team. October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... First international  Iran 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tehran, Iran; June 6, 1993) Biggest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein  (Zenica, B&H; October 7, 2001) Biggest defeat  Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the...

On December 2, 2005, he announced his comeback to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team and play in the EURO 2008 qualifiers. He continued to the captain of the team once again. He came back because of the impudence of the other Bosnian players who left the national team because Sergej did. is the 336th day of the year (337th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... First international  Iran 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tehran, Iran; June 6, 1993) Biggest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein  (Zenica, B&H; October 7, 2001) Biggest defeat  Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the... This page describes the qualification procedure for Euro 2008. ... Captain is a rank or title with various meanings. ...

In December 2005, Barbarez was named the person of the year in Bosnia-Herzegovina, thereafter he received an Oscar from the jury, even though he faced much harder competitors. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

On May 17, 2006, he signed a two-year deal with Bayer Leverkusen. is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball is a German football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. ...

On October 12, 2006, Sergej Barbarez officially stepped down from playing for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team. is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... First international  Iran 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tehran, Iran; June 6, 1993) Biggest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein  (Zenica, B&H; October 7, 2001) Biggest defeat  Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the...

Personal life

Sergej is married to his high-school sweetheart Ana, who is also from Mostar. They have two sons together, Filip-André and Sergio-Luis. Mostar (Мостар) is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. ...

Facts & Stats

Facts

• Full Name: Sergej Barbarez
• Date & Place of Birth: September 17, 1971 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
• Weight: 174 lbs (83 kg)

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Stats

• Club Career:

FK Velež (1984-1991)

Hannover 96 (1991-1993)

Union Berlin (1993-1996)

Hansa Rostock (1996-1998)

Borussia Dortmund (1998-2000)

Hamburger SV (2000-2006 )

Bayer Leverkusen (2006- )

• Matches, Goals & Cards: (As of October, 2005 for the Bundesliga)

Total: In 236 matches scored 75 goals, received 65 yellow cards, 3 yellow and then red cards, 4 red cards

For: Hansa Rostock 59 matches and 13 goals

For: Borussia Dortmund 36 matches and 6 goals

For: Hamburger SV 141 matches and 56 goals

For: Bayer Leverkusen

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External links

• Sergej Barbarez profile at JadranSport (English)
• FootballDatabase Sergej Barbarez Profile (English)
• Leverkusen who's who (English)
• Lots of Barbarez info (German)
• Official Website (German)

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References

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