Asmir Begovic compilation

Asmir Begović (born June 20, 1987) is a Bosnian footballer who plays for Stoke City as a goalkeeper. He also holds dual Canadian citizenship

Begović signed a youth contract with Portsmouth in 2003 and spent time on loan at La Louviere in Belgium in 2005.

He signed on loan for Macclesfield Town in the 200607 season, making his Football League debut in the 11 draw at Stockport County on November 25 as an 80th minute substitute, after injury to first choice goalkeeper Jonny Brain. His loan spell was cut short, however, as he sustained a knee injury after making just three appearances.[1]

In August 2007, Begović was loaned to Bournemouth in League One in a deal lasting until January 2008.[2] He was recalled back from Bournemouth on October 11, 2007.

On December 8, 2007, Begović was named in Portsmouth's 16-man matchday squad for the first time in a Premier League game in a match against Aston Villa as a substitute.

In March 2008, he signed for Yeovil Town on loan for a month with Portsmouth having the right to recall him back when they so desired. On March 29, Begović made his debut for Yeovil, keeping a clean sheet against Bristol Rovers.[3] He was subsequently recalled after making two appearances. In August 2008, he rejoined Yeovil on loan, this time for three months.[4] He made 14 league appearances, keeping three clean sheets in a struggling Yeovil side.

Begović made his Portsmouth debut against Sunderland in their 31 win on May 18, 2009.[5] He joined Championship team Ipswich Town on loan until January 16, 2010 in October.[6] On November 23 Begovic was recalled to Portsmouth due to David James being injured, ending his Ipswich Town loan after having played six matches.[7]

On 1 February 2010, Begović signed a four and a half year contract at Stoke City for a fee of £3.25m.[8][9]

Begović appeared for Canada in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made several crucial saves for his team in a 3-0 loss to Chile. Late in the third round robin match of the tournament, Begović came out of his area to play a long ball from a Congo defender. The ball took a high bounce off the wet pitch, forcing him to use his hands to prevent it from going over his head. He was shown a straight red card, and midfielder Jonathan Beaulieu-Bourgault was forced to play in goal, as Canada had used up its three substitutes.[10]

On August 14, 2007, 20-year-old Begović received his first call-up to the senior Canadian squad for the friendly match with Iceland, but didn't see any action on the pitch.[11]

In November 2008, he accepted another call for Canada's 2010 World Cup qualifier versus Jamaica, but again didn't get any playing time as Lars Hirschfeld was the preferred option in goal. Begović missed the 2009 Gold Cup for Canada due to Portsmouth wanting him to spend the whole pre-season with the team. In late June 2009, he spoke with Bosnian head coach Miroslav Blažević about the possibility of making his debut for the Bosnian national football team. Quotes in the Bosnian media seemed to indicate Begović's intent to play for the country of his birth,[12] however on July 12, 2009 on Full-Time: Vancouver's Soccer Show on the TEAM 1040 radio in Canada he indicated his desire to continue with the Canadian national team.[13] He suggested that comments he had made to Bosnia's head coach had been misinterpreted due to poor translation. In the same interview, Begović also said, Ive played for Canada for a long time. Theres no decision, I dont want to switch but there is a state of uncertainty with Canada soccer (next coach, etc). Get things in place and Im happy to stay with Canada, thats where I see my future Ive been approached by Bosnia. There were talks but I have no intention on playing for Bosnia.

However, less than two months later, Begović changed his mind and on August 21, 2009 accepted a call up for two Bosnian 2010 World Cup qualifiers: away at Armenia on September 5, 2009, and four days later versus Turkey at home in Zenica. During the pre-match preparations, Begović gave an interview to the Bosnian web portal, stating among other things: "I was born in Trebinje, B&H is my homeland and I wouldn't be disappointed even if I don't get a chance to play right away".[14] He did not play in either match. However, his debut for the national team finally came in the next qualifier against Estonia. He came on to replace Kenan Hasagić in the 92nd minute of the match, in which Bosnia won the match with a final score of 20.[15]

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[helmud15]

begovic je bolji nek hasagic

[Oilersrock88]

Why Canada never started him instead of Greg Sutton I will never know. Thanks to the brains behind soccer canada we let another world class player go. Enjoy him Bosnia he's going to be great.

[littleenglish]

@igor75trebinje he played with me when i was 13 ;)

[MrAhotein]

welcome to PERSEPOLIS !

[jarane21]

Hasagić kralj

[6ljiljana1]

begovi and hart,best goalkeeper

[igor75trebinje]

@lightinthebox2008 once again,Canada did not create Begovic,in what canadian club he played? None ! He moved to Germany as 14 yr boy to make a career,because Canada has no clubs or league.he wanted to play 4 team canada but, it was Canada's coach who Never put him on the pitch.so what is for world class player has to do with a lame Canadian soccer shit.just forget it. He went to Guatemala to play,coach told him you're not good enough...what an ignorant idiot.my granma knows more than him.

[lightinthebox2008]

@igor75trebinje You make good points but how can developing football nations improve if they create players who leave them? Don't the players have any responsibility to give something back? To help grow the game?

[igor75trebinje]

@Jimmybangkok canadian national football team is a joke, same as thai team,or bosnian hockey team, no talent,no expertize, Canada has no league on its own.it's a dead end street for soccer.canadian public would NEVER appreciate Begovic's skills,just go outside and ask 5 random persons to name top 3 canadian players,and just wait for an answer.nobody gives a fuck. why he would play for a country who does'nt give a damn for soccer.In Bosnia and England he is recongnized,appreciated and a star.

[bosna501]

@Jimmybangkok

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[Jimmybangkok]

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