Igor Čerina
Igor Čerina (born 10 October 1988) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder for Dugopolje.
 Igor Čerina with Sabah FA in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Igor Čerina | ||
| Date of birth | 10 October 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Split, Croatia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Dugopolje | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–2006 | Hajduk Split | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2011 | Solin | 117 | (12) |
| 2011–2012 | Dugopolje | 27 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Rabotnički | 8 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Solin | 13 | (3) |
| 2013–2015 | Hougang United | 37 | (8) |
| 2015–2016 | Balestier Khalsa | 27 | (1) |
| 2016–2018 | Sabah | 36 | (10) |
| 2018– | Dugopolje | 33 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 February 2019 | |||
Career
Youth
Igor went through all stages of Hajduk Split youth system, before starting his senior career with NK Solin.
Croatia & Macedonia
With more than 150 caps with NK Solin, and the Croatian Second Football League title with NK Dugopolje, Igor was signed by top flight Macedonian club FK Rabotnicki. After a short spell with FK Rabotnicki, Igor is coming back as a captain to NK Solin for one more season.
Singapore
Through a recommendation of former Tampines Rovers coach Nenad Baćina Igor is making a move to Hougang United, where he soon obtains captaincy. Igor will then lead the team to club's best S-League position in history. After two successful years with Hougang United Igor was offered a contract with AFC Cup contender Balestier Khalsa, where he spent one year and was picked for S-League team of the season.
Malaysia
In January 2016, Igor was signed by Malaysia Premier League club Sabah FA. Igor had a great first season in Sabah, scoring 10 goals in the process. Subsequently, he was given captaincy for the 2017/2018 campaign. In June 2017, Igor sustained an injury that would keep him out for a couple of months. Towards the end of the season, club's structure has changed. Due to club's new administration inherited financial problems and debt towards their captain, at end of 2018 season without solution at sight, Igor decides to terminate his contract where the club has to compensate for the damage.