Aleksandar Šušnjar
FullnameAleksandar Šušnjar
Birth date19 August 1995 (age 31)
Birth placePerth, Australia
Height1.91 m[1]
PositionCentre back
CurrentclubLokomotiv Tashkent
Clubnumber15
Youthyears 12015
Youthclubs 1Perth Glory
Years 12013–2014
Clubs 1Ekranas
Caps 130
Goals 15
Years 22015
Clubs 2Perth
Caps 24
Goals 21
Years 32016
Clubs 3Lietava Jonava
Caps 314
Goals 31
Years 42016–2017
Clubs 4Gaz Metan Mediaș
Caps 418
Goals 40
Years 52017
Clubs 5Teplice
Caps 527
Goals 50
Years 62018–2019
Clubs 6Mladá Boleslav
Caps 69
Goals 60
Years 72018
Clubs 7→ Žilina (loan)
Caps 712
Goals 70
Years 82018
Clubs 8→ Žilina II (loan)
Caps 81
Goals 80
Years 92019
Clubs 9Busan IPark
Caps 929
Goals 90
Years 102020–2023
Clubs 10Macarthur FC
Caps 1050
Goals 102
Years 112023
Clubs 11Novi Pazar
Caps 113
Goals 110
Years 122023–2024
Clubs 12Perth Glory
Caps 1221
Goals 122
Years 132024–2025
Clubs 13Newcastle Jets
Caps 1316
Goals 130
Years 142026–
Clubs 14Lokomotiv Tashkent
Caps 1411
Goals 140
Nationalyears 12011
Nationalteam 1Serbia U17
Nationalcaps 11
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22018
Nationalteam 2Australia U23
Nationalcaps 23
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32018
Nationalteam 3Australia
Nationalcaps 31
Nationalgoals 30
Club-update13 May 2026
Nationalteam-update23 April 2018

Aleksandar Šušnjar (Sr-cyrl: Александар Шушњар, alɛ̌ksaːndar ʃûʃɲaːr;[2] born 19 August 1995) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Lokomotiv Tashkent.

Club career

Born in Perth, Šušnjar made his senior debut in Europe, playing with Lithuanian side Ekranas in A Lyga seasons 2013 and 2014. Then he returned to Australia and played with Perth SC in the 2015 National Premier Leagues. Next he signed with Lietava Jonava playing with them in the 2016 A Lyga. Romanian Liga I club Gaz Metan Mediaș signed him and Šušnjar played with them until the winter-break when he moved to Czech Republic and joined FK Teplice. A year later, another Czech First League signed him, Mladá Boleslav.[3] On 24 July 2018, he joined MŠK Žilina on a six-month loan deal.[4] Susnjar then moved to Busan IPark in South Korea's K League on 28 February 2019.[5]

In October 2020, Šušnjar joined A-League expansion club Macarthur FC.[6] In May 2023, he left the club.[7]

In September 2023, Šušnjar returned to the A-League Men, joining Perth Glory.[8]

In May 2024, it was announced Šušnjar left Perth Glory to join Newcastle Jets.[9][10][11]

On 22 December 2025, the club announced the immediate departure of Šušnjar by mutual agreement.[12]

International career

Šušnjar initially represented Serbia, having made one appearance in 2011 for the Serbian U-17 side. However, by January 2018, he already called the attention of the Australian FA and made a debut for the Australian U23 team.[13]

He received his first senior call up when he was selected in Bert van Marwijk's first Socceroos squad for the March 2018 friendlies.[14] He made the debut for the Australian national team in a friendly game against Norway played on 23 March 2018, but has not made any future appearances for the Australian team after 2018.[3]

Personal life

In addition to his native English, Šušnjar can also speak Serbian, Lithuanian, Czech and can get by in Romanian.[15] He has been often confused[16][17][18] with same named Serbian footballer, who previously played with Donji Srem in the Serbian First League,[19][20] along with older brother, Milan.[21][22]

References

  1. ^ "A. Susnjar". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  2. ^ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPvDE_BCcIB/?igsh=ZmduYmxjbzF4MmFk
  3. ^ 70767
  4. ^ "Šošoni posilňujú defenzívu, prichádza stopér Aleksandar Susnjar" (in Slovak). MŠK Žilina. 24 July 2018. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  5. ^ "부산, 호주 국가대표 출신 DF 수신야르 영입" (in Korean). Star News. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Bulls Secure Socceroo Susnjar". Macarthur FC. 7 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Six to depart the Bulls". Macarthur FC. 18 May 2023.
  8. ^ Morgan, Gareth (1 September 2023). "Glory bolster backline with Socceroo Šušnjar". Perth Glory
  9. ^ Gardiner, James (10 May 2024). "Jets coach gets to work on building squad as takeover nears completion". Newcastle Herald Perth Glory defender Aleksandar Susnjar is set to join the Newcastle Jets next season
  10. ^ Gardiner, James (21 May 2024). "Lets get cracking: Jets coach to discuss plans with new owners". Newcastle Herald The Jets have 10 players contracted for next season, including recruit Aleks Susnjar
  11. ^ toml (2024-06-26). "Newcastle Jets sign Aleksandar Šušnjar". Newcastle Jets. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  12. ^ "Aleksandar Šušnjar to depart the club". Newcastle Jets FC. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
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  14. ^ "Bert van Marwijk confirms preliminary Caltex Socceroos squad for March matches". Socceroos. 6 March 2018.
  15. ^ McCullough, Ian (20 March 2018). "Socceroos bolter Aleksandar Susnjar undaunted as sacrifices pay off". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  16. ^ "sr:Аустралија са четири Србина, Шушњар добио позив" (in Serbian). Dnevnik. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  17. ^ "Preko Donjeg Srema do reprezentacije Australije" (in Serbian). mozzartsport.com. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  18. ^ "sr:Аустралија са "српским коренима", Шушњар добио позив" (in Serbian). Radio Television of Serbia. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  19. ^ "Susnjar, Aleksandar" (in Serbian). srbijafudbal.com. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  20. ^ ""FUDBAL" 33/16 - page 2453" (in Serbian). Football Association of Serbia. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  21. ^ "Susnjar, Milan" (in Serbian). srbijafudbal.com. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  22. ^ "Legenda Radničkog, Dragomir Šušnjar i jedna lepa fudbalska priča…" (in Serbian). kafanskiselektor.com. 18 May 2015. Archived from the original on 6 July 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.