Edin Cocalić

Edin Cocalić (Bosnian pronunciation: [ědin tsǒtsalitɕ]; born 5 December 1987) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Turkish club Akhisarspor.

Edin Cocalić

Personal information
Full name	Edin Cocalić
Date of birth	(1987-12-05) 5 December 1987
Place of birth	Višegrad, SFR Yugoslavia
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position(s)	Centre back
Club information
Current team	Akhisarspor
Number	3
Youth career
1999–2006	Željezničar
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006–2010	Željezničar	88	(5)
2010–2012	Panionios	49	(1)
2012–2015	Maccabi Haifa	77	(2)
2015–2019	Mechelen	106	(2)
2019–	Akhisarspor	40	(2)
National team^‡
2003	Bosnia and Herzegovina U17	3	(1)
2005	Bosnia and Herzegovina U19	2	(0)
2007–2008	Bosnia and Herzegovina U21	5	(0)
2015–2017	Bosnia and Herzegovina	10	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 July 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 October 2017

Cocalić began his professional career at Željezničar, before joining Panionios in 2010. Two years later, he moved to Maccabi Haifa. In 2015, he was transferred to Mechelen. Four years later, he signed with Akhisarspor.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cocalić made his senior international debut in 2015, earning 10 caps until 2017.

Club career

Early career

Cocalić came through Željezničar's youth academy, which he joined in 1999. He made his professional debut in 2006 at the age of 18.[1]

In January 2010, Cocalić went to Greek club Panionios.[2]

In January 2012, Cocalić moved to Israeli outfit Maccabi Haifa.[3]

Mechelen

On 31 January 2015, Cocalić signed a three-and-a-half deal with Belgian side Mechelen.[4] A week later, he made his official debut for the club against Charleroi.[5] Two months later, he scored his first goal for Mechelen against Waasland-Beveren.[6]

In January 2017, Cocalić agreed to a new contract expiring in June 2020.[7]

On 23 January 2018, he played his 100th game for the team against St. Truiden.[8]

In spite of Mechelen's relegation to Belgian First Division B in March 2018, Cocalić decided to stay at the club, and even extended his contract for additional season.[9]

Akhisarspor

On 21 January 2019, Cocalić was transferred to Turkish team Akhisarspor for an undisclosed fee.[10] A week later, on his competitive debut for the club, he scored a goal and saw straight red card.[11]

Even though Akhisarspor got relegated to 1. Lig at the end of season, Cocalić chose to stay with the team.[12]

International career

Cocalić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina on all youth levels. He also served as captain of the under-17 team.[13]

In March 2015, he received his first senior call-up, for games against Andorra and Austria.[14] Cocalić debuted in convincing triumph over former on 28 March.[15]

Personal life

Cocalić married his long-time girlfriend Merima in March 2010. Together they have two children, a girl and a boy.[16]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 26 July 2020[17]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Željezničar	2005–06	Bosnian Premier League	6	0	1	0	–		–		7	0
	2006–07	Bosnian Premier League	26	1	4	0	–		–		30	1
	2007–08	Bosnian Premier League	23	1	5	1	–		–		28	2
	2008–09	Bosnian Premier League	25	1	1	0	–		–		26	1
	2009–10	Bosnian Premier League	8	2	2	0	–		–		10	2
	Total		88	5	13	1	–		–		101	6
Panionios	2009–10	Super League Greece	7	1	1	0	–		–		8	1
	2010–11	Super League Greece	26	0	0	0	–		–		26	0
	2011–12	Super League Greece	16	0	2	1	–		–		18	1
	Total		49	1	3	1	–		–		52	2
Maccabi Haifa	2011–12	Israeli Premier League	16	0	4	0	–		–		20	0
	2012–13	Israeli Premier League	25	0	3	0	–		–		28	0
	2013–14	Israeli Premier League	22	1	0	0	11	0	–		33	1
	2014–15	Israeli Premier League	14	1	1	0	–		–		15	1
	Total		77	2	8	0	11	0	–		96	2
Mechelen	2014–15	Belgian First Division A	15	1	–		–		–		15	1
	2015–16	Belgian First Division A	24	1	3	1	–		–		27	2
	2016–17	Belgian First Division A	36	0	2	0	–		–		38	0
	2017–18	Belgian First Division A	26	0	2	0	–		–		28	0
	2018–19	Belgian First Division B	5	0	2	1	–		–		7	1
	Total		106	2	9	2	–		–		115	4
Akhisarspor	2018–19	Süper Lig	9	1	2	0	–		–		11	1
	2019–20	1. Lig	31	1	0	0	–		3[lower-alpha 1]	0	34	1
	2020–21	1. Lig	0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0
	Total		40	2	2	0	–		3	0	45	2
Career total			360	12	35	4	11	0	3	0	409	16

1. 2 appearances in 1. Lig promotion playoffs, 1 appearance in 2019 Turkish Super Cup

International

As of match played 10 October 2017[18]

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
	2015	4	0
	2016	3	0
	2017	3	0
Total		10	0

References

1. "Edin Cocalić: Želja mi je da se od fudbala oprostim u dresu Željezničara". scsport.ba (in Bosnian). 3 July 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
2. "Edin Cocalić nastavlja karijeru u grčkom Panioniosu". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 9 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
3. "Cocalić: U Maccabiju sam odlično primljen". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 23 January 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
4. "Službeno: Cocalić potpisao za Mechelen". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
5. "Cocaliću 90 minuta na debiju za Mechelen". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 7 February 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
6. "Edin Cocalić postigao prvijenac u dresu Mechelena". klix.ba (in Bosnian). 5 April 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
7. "Cocalić produžio ugovor sa Mechelenom". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 January 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
8. "Cocaliću 90 minuta u porazu Mechelena". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 23 January 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
9. "Cocalić donio odluku: Potpisao ugovor do 2022. godine". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 10 May 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
10. "Edin Cocalić potpisao za Akhisar". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 21 January 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
11. "Cocalić postigao gol i dobio crveni karton na debiju za Akhisarspor". reprezentacija.ba (in Bosnian). 27 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
12. "Cocalić ostaje u redovima Akhisarspora". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 31 July 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
13. "Cocalić: Ispunio mi se dječački san". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 15 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
14. "Baždarević danas otkriva karte: Na spisku Đurić, Cocalić, Šehić, Zukanović, Štilić..." klix.ba (in Bosnian). 16 March 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
15. "Tri asistencije Lulića i tri gola Džeke za prva tri boda". sportsport.ba (in Bosnian). 28 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
16. "Gdje su i kako bh. reprezentativci upoznali svoje ljepše polovine?". avaz.ba (in Bosnian). 18 December 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
17. "E. Cocalić". soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
18. "Edin Cocalić". eu-football.info. Retrieved 12 October 2017.

External links

• Edin Cocalić at National-Football-Teams.com
• Edin Cocalić – UEFA competition record