Robert Bajic
Robert Bajic | |
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| Born | July 29, 1977 Whyalla, South Australia, Australia |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 1994–2008 |
| Known for | Goalkeeper for Adelaide United in the A-League |
Robert Bajic (born 29 July 1977 in Whyalla, South Australia) is a professional Australian soccer player.
Club career
Bajic's career commenced in 1994 with Adelaide Raiders competing in the SA Premier League. In 1995, he relocated to Queensland to represent Rocklea United FC, before transferring to Rochedale Rovers in the Brisbane Premier League in 1998. After spending five seasons there, he returned to South Australia in 2003 and rejoined the Raiders. The exit of Adelaide City from the National Soccer League provided Bajic the opportunity to sign with the newly formed NSL team Adelaide United FC for the 2003–04 season, where he featured in four matches as backup to goalkeeper David Scarsella. Following the dissolution of the NSL, Bajic played for Enfield City Falcons during 2004 before re-signing with Adelaide United for the inaugural A-League season in 2005–06.
Although initially second choice behind Daniel Beltrame, Bajic made 11 appearances in Adelaide’s maiden A-League Premiership-winning campaign, recording 24 saves and achieving two clean sheets. He continued his tenure with Adelaide United throughout the 2006–07 season.
In April 2008, with goalkeepers Daniel Beltrame and Eugene Galekovic firmly established at Adelaide United, Bajic was released after the club’s participation in the Asian Champions League group phase. He subsequently joined Gold Coast United on an injury replacement loan, acting as backup to Scott Higgins.
A-League career statistics
(Accurate as of 26 January 2008)
| Club | Season | League | Finals | Asia | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Adelaide United | 2005–06 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006–07 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
Honours
With Adelaide United: