Renato Gojković (pronounced [rěnato ɡôːjkoʋitɕ]; born 10 September 1995) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo.

Renato Gojković
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-09-10) 10 September 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Sarajevo
Number 3
Youth career
2002–2012 Sloboda Tuzla
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Sloboda Tuzla 18 (3)
2013–2015 Čelik Zenica 40 (0)
2015–2018 Istra 1961 49 (0)
2018–2019 Partizani 23 (2)
2019–2020 Zrinjski Mostar 19 (2)
2020–2024 Orenburg 86 (7)
2024–2025 Maccabi Petah Tikva 12 (1)
2025– Sarajevo 13 (0)
International career
2013 Bosnia and Herzegovina U19 10 (0)
2014–2015 Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 2 (0)
2023 Bosnia and Herzegovina 4 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 April 2026

Gojković started his professional career at Sloboda Tuzla, before joining Čelik Zenica in 2013. Two years later, he moved to Istra 1961. In 2018, he signed with Partizani. The following year, he switched to Zrinjski Mostar. Gojković joined Orenburg in 2020. Four years later, he moved to Maccabi Petah Tikva. In 2025, he moved to Sarajevo.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gojković made his senior international debut in 2023, earning 4 caps.

Club career

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Gojković came through the youth academy of his hometown club Sloboda Tuzla, which he joined in 2002.[1] He made his professional debut against Goražde on 11 August 2012 at the age of 16.[2] On 28 October, he scored a brace in a triumph over Iskra Bugojno, which were his first professional goals.[3]

In July 2013, he switched to Čelik Zenica.[4]

In July 2015, Gojković moved to Croatian team Istra 1961.[5]

In January 2018, he was transferred to Albanian side Partizani.[6]

In January 2019, he joined Zrinjski Mostar.[7]

In September 2020, he signed with Russian outfit Orenburg.[8]

In September 2024, Gojković moved to Israeli team Maccabi Petah Tikva.[9]

In January 2025, he joined Sarajevo.[10] In March, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.[11]

International career

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Gojković represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.[12]

In October 2023, he received his first senior call up, for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Portugal.[13] He debuted against the former on 13 October.[14]

On 16 November, in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Luxembourg, Gojković scored his first senior international goal.[15]

Personal life

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Gojković married his long-time girlfriend Josipa in July 2020. Together they have a son named Jakov and a daughter named Mari.[16]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 11 April 2026[17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sloboda Tuzla 2012–13 First League of the FBiH 183183
Čelik Zenica 2013–14 Bosnian Premier League 19031221
2014–15 Bosnian Premier League 21020230
Total 40051451
Istra 1961 2015–16 Croatian Football League 180202[b]0220
2016–17 Croatian Football League 19020210
2017–18 Croatian Football League 12021141
Total 4906120571
Partizani 2017–18 Kategoria Superiore 19210202
2018–19 Kategoria Superiore 40202[c]080
Total 2323020282
Zrinjski Mostar 2018–19 Bosnian Premier League 612081
2019–20 Bosnian Premier League 131102[c]1162
Total 1923021243
Orenburg 2020–21 Russian First League 19410204
2021–22 Russian First League 282102[d]1313
2022–23 Russian Premier League 24130271
2023–24 Russian Premier League 15060210
Total 86711021998
Maccabi Petah Tikva 2024–25 Israeli Premier League 12110131
Sarajevo 2024–25 Bosnian Premier League 503080
2025–26 Bosnian Premier League 8030001[e]0120
2026–27 Bosnian Premier League 00000000
Total 130600010200
Career total 26015352415130419

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year[18]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
202341
Total41
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gojković goal.
List of international goals scored by Renato Gojković[18]
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 16 November 2023 Stade de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 3  Luxembourg 1–3 1–4 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying

Honours

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References

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  1. "Dijete Slobode pred transferom karijere, želi ga velikan". sportske.ba (in Bosnian). 26 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. "Sloboda na Tušnju deklasirala Goražde". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 11 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  3. "Sloboda na Tušnju ponizila Iskru". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 October 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  4. "Iz Tuzle u Zenicu: Gojković i Ribić nove akvizicije Čelika". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 5 July 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  5. "Renato Gojković nova akvizicija Istre iz Pule". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 2 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  6. "Gojković karijeru nastavlja u Albaniji". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 23 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  7. "Kolak, Gojković, Rodin i Mujagić novi igrači Zrinjskog". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 9 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  8. "Renato Gojković karijeru nastavlja u Rusiji". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 10 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  9. "Povremeni Zmaj karijeru nastavlja u Izraelu". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  10. "Renato Gojković potpisao za Sarajevo". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 22 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  11. "Težak udarac za Sarajevo: Gojković pokidao ligamente, slijedi mu duga pauza". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 29 March 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  12. "Gojković: Za mene je ovo ispunjenje dječačkog sna". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 10 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  13. "Savo Milošević nakon otkaza Anela Ahmedhodžića naknadni poziv poslao u Rusiju". radiosarajevo.ba (in Bosnian). 9 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  14. "BiH slavila rutinski, navijači "objavili rat" savezu". oslobodjenje.ba (in Bosnian). 13 October 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  15. "Generacijska sramota: Tragikomični Zmajevi nastavili brukati državni dres". faktor.ba (in Bosnian). 16 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  16. "Renato Gojković i njegova supruga dobili kćerku, stigla posebna čestitka s Koševa". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 17 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  17. 1 2 "Renato Gojković". soccerway.com. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
  18. 1 2 "Renato Gojković". eu-football.info. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
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