Robert Boskovic

Robert Boskovic (born July 1, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender.

Robert Boskovic
Boskovic playing for Toronto FC II in 2017
Personal information
Full name Robert Boskovic
Date of birth (1998-07-01) July 1, 1998
Place of birth Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
Mississauga SC
West Toronto Cobras
Toronto FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Ryerson Rams 27 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Toronto FC III 8 (2)
2015–2020 Toronto FC II 55 (1)
2019 → Ottawa Fury (loan) 9 (0)
2020 → Cavalry FC (loan) 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 15, 2020

Club career

Ryerson

Boskovic played collegiately with the Ryerson Rams. In 2016, he won the Lou Bilek Award as U Sports Rookie of the Year becoming the first Ryerson player to do so since its inception in 1999.[1]

Toronto FC II

Boskovic made his USL debut on August 15, 2015 against the Richmond Kickers. Boskovic made three appearances for Toronto FC II during the 2015 USL season, after being rewarded with a call-up from the TFC Academy.[2] On August 1, 2015, he made his professional debut when coming off the bench in a 2-1 victory over Richmond Kickers. He soon followed up with a second cameo appearance in 3-2 win over FC Montreal. Boskovic made his first start later that season, in a 4-1 defeat to Charlotte Independence on September 9, 2015.[3]

Boskovic remains on loan with affiliate club Toronto FC II ahead of the 2016 USL season.[3] Boskovic becomes the 36th player to sign professionally with Toronto FC II on March 15, 2018.[4] He was released by TFC II on December 23, 2020.[5]

Ottawa Fury (loan)

On March 6, 2019 it was announced that Boskovic would be loaned to USL Championship club Ottawa Fury FC for the 2019 season.[6] He made nine league appearances that season, and appeared in Ottawa's playoff series against Charleston Battery.[7]

Cavalry FC (loan)

On March 11, 2020, Boskovic re-signed with Toronto and was subsequently loaned to Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC for the 2020 season.[8][9] He made his debut for Cavalry on August 16 against Valour FC.[10]

International career

Youth

Boskovic was named to the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship on February 26, 2020.[11]

Career statistics
As of September 16, 2020[12]
Club Season League League Playoffs Canadian Championship Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC III 2016[13] PDL 31——31
2017[14] League1 Ontario 4100—41
2018[15] 10——10
Total 82000082
Toronto FC II 2015 United Soccer League 82——82
2016 120——120
2017 100——100
2018 301——301
Total 5510000551
Ottawa Fury (loan) 2019 USL Championship 901000100
Cavalry FC (loan) 2020 Canadian Premier League 60——60
Career Total 7831000793

References
  1. "Boskovic named U Sports Rookie of the Year". Ryerson Rams. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  2. "Canada - R. Boskovic - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ca.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
  3. "Robert Boskovic". Toronto FC. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  4. https://www.torontofc.ca/post/2018/03/15/toronto-fc-ii-sign-four-players
  5. "Toronto FC II Announces Roster Moves". Toronto FC. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  6. "Fury FC welcomes three on loan from Toronto FC". Ottawa Fury FC. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  7. "R. Boskovic". Soccerway. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  8. "Toronto FC II re-sign & loan Robert Boskovic to Cavalry FC". Toronto FC Communications. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  9. "Cavalry lands Robert Boskovic on loan from TFC II for 2020 season". Cavalry FC. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  10. "Canadian Premier League". August 16, 2020.
  11. "Canada Soccer announces Provisional List for Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying". Canada Soccer. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  12. "Robert Boskovic profile". Soccerway. March 25, 2018.
  13. "TFC Academy Stats 2016". USL League Two.
  14. "TFC III Stats 2017". League1 Ontario.
  15. "TFC III Stats 2018". League1 Ontario.
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