Toni Šunjić

Toni Šunjić (born 15 December 1988) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bosnian Premier League club Zrinjski Mostar.

Šunjić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, who loaned him to Kortrijk in 2010. In 2012, he joined Zorya Luhansk. Two years later, he moved to Kuban Krasnodar. The following year, he was transferred to VfB Stuttgart, who sent him on loan to Palermo in 2017. Šunjić signed with Dynamo Moscow later that year. In 2020, he joined Beijing Guoan. Later that year, he was loaned to Henan, with whom he signed permanently a year later. In 2024, he went back to Zrinjski Mostar.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Šunjić made his senior international debut in 2012, earning over 40 caps until 2020. He represented the nation at their first major championship, the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Early career
Šunjić came through the youth academy of his hometown club Zrinjski Mostar. He made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Partizan on 2 August 2007 at the age of 18. On 3 August 2008, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Borac Banja Luka. In August 2010, he was sent on a season-long loan to Belgian outfit Kortrijk.

In January 2012, Šunjić joined Ukrainian team Zorya Luhansk.

In July 2014, he switched to Russian side Kuban Krasnodar.

VfB Stuttgart
In August 2015, Šunjić was transferred to German outfit VfB Stuttgart for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the squad against Hertha BSC on 12 September and managed to score a goal.

Despite VfB Stuttgart's relegation to the 2. Bundesliga in May 2016, Šunjić decided to stay at the club.

In January 2017, he was loaned to Italian side Palermo until the end of the season.

Dynamo Moscow
In June, Šunjić signed a two-year deal with Dynamo Moscow. He made his competitive debut for the team on 18 July against their biggest rivals Spartak Moscow. On 3 November, he scored his first goal for Dynamo Moscow against Ural.

In June 2019, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2021.

Later stage of career
In September 2020, Šunjić moved to Chinese side Beijing Guoan, who loaned him to Henan, with an option to make the transfer permanent, which was activated in January 2021.

In January 2024, he returned to Zrinjski Mostar.

International career


Šunjić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.

In August 2012, he received his first senior call-up, for a friendly game against Wales, and debuted in that game on 15 August.

In June 2014, Šunjić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, country's first major competition. He made his tournament debut in the second group match against Nigeria on 22 June.

On 31 August 2017, in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cyprus, Šunjić scored his first senior international goal.

He retired from international football on 24 June 2021.

Personal life
Šunjić has a daughter named Stefani with his long-time girlfriend Viktoria.

International

 * Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Šunjić goal.

Honours
Zrinjski Mostar
 * Bosnian Premier League: 2008–09
 * Bosnian Cup: 2007–08, 2023–24