Petar Banović (born 11 September 1997) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays primarily as a second-striker for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United. Petar plays primarily as a second-striker, but he is also capable of playing as a striker or attacking-midfielder.

Petar Banović
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-09-11) 11 September 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Bosnia
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward / Attacking-midfielder
Team information
Current team
Hougang United
Number 44
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016-2017 NK Sesvete 10 (1)
2017 HNK Gorica 3 (0)
2017-2018 NK Neretvanac Opuzen 0 (0)
2018 FK Krupa 10 (0)
2018-2019 NK Lučko 3 (0)
2019 NK Kurilovec 0 (0)
2019-2020 HNK Tomislav 0 (0)
2020 NK Neretvanac Opuzen 0 (0)
2020-2021 Ægir 0 (0)
2021-2024 HNK Tomislav 61 (22)
2024- Hougang United 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 January 2024

Career

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NK Sesvete

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On 7 August 2015, he joined NK Sesvete youth team before promoted and played 10 matches for the team.

HNK Gorica

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On 14 February 2017, he signed for HNK Gorica before leaving after 6 months.

NK Neretvanac Opuzen

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On 21 August 2017, he signed for NK Neretvanac Opuzen but left the club without playing a game.

FK Krupa

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On 14 February 2018, he returned to Bosnia club, FK Krupa and appeared 10 times for the team.

NK Lučko

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On 21 August 2018, he signed for NK Lučko.

NK Kurilovec

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On 5 March 2019, he signed for NK Kurilovec.

HNK Tomislav

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On 6 August 2019, he signed for HNK Tomislav.

NK Neretvanac Opuzen (2nd stint)

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On 17 February 2020, he returned to NK Neretvanac Opuzen.

Knattspyrnufélagið Ægir

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On 6 August 2020, he signed for Knattspyrnufélagið Ægir.

HNK Tomislav (2nd stint)

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On 6 August 2021, he returned to HNK Tomislav. He scored 22 league goals for the team before leaving after end of his contract. [1] [2]

Hougang United

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On 9 March 2024, Petar was announced as a new player for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United to help bolster the Cheetahs attack for the upcoming 2024/25 Singapore Premier League season. He made his debut in a 4-1 defeat to the Lion City Sailors in the opening day of the Cheetahs 2024/25 Singapore Premier League campaign. On 21 June 2024, he came on as a sub and assisted Dejan Račić in a 3-3 draw after coming down from 3-0.

Career Statistics

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Club

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As of 15 June 2024[3]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
HNK Tomislav 2021–22 First League of BH 20 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 3
2022–23 First League of BH 27 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 13
2023–24 First League of BH 14 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 6
Total 14 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 6
Hougang United 2024–25 SPL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 106 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 106 11

References

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  1. ^ "An interesting transfer was realized: From the FBiH First League to Singapore".
  2. ^ "PETAR BANOVIĆ JE NOVI/STARI IGRAČ HNK TOMISLAV] 😍🔥💙".
  3. ^ Petar Banović at Soccerway