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*[http://www.wba.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10366~38118,00.html Player profile] - West Bromwich Albion |
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*[http://www.football.si/index.php?pgi=16&show_portret=20838&l=2 Player profile] - NZS |
*[http://www.football.si/index.php?pgi=16&show_portret=20838&l=2 Player profile] - NZS |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Koren | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:27, 15 September 2008 (UTC) | |||
Robert Koren (born September 20 1980) is a Slovenian football midfielder who currently plays for West Bromwich Albion in the English Premier League.
Career
Koren played for NK Publikum, NK Dravograd and NK Radlje in his home country, before transferring to Norwegian side Lillestrøm in 2004. He became one of the most highly rated players of the Norwegian Premier League, many regarding him as the best foreigner in the entire competition. Koren was the definitive playmaker for Lillestrøm, and has often been compared to his former idol Zlatko Zahovič. During his time in Norway he was linked with moves to English clubs Leeds United and Manchester City.
On January 4, 2007, Koren signed for English Championship club West Bromwich Albion in a Bosman ruling, penning an 18 month contract with a further year's option in the club's favour.[1] He made his debut two days later as a late substitute in the Baggies' 3–1 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup 3rd round. Koren scored his first goal for the club in a 7–0 home win against Barnsley on 6 May, 2007, the last day of the league season. The victory ensured Albion's place in the Championship promotion playoffs. Koren started all three playoff games as Albion beat Wolves in the two-legged semi-final but lost 1–0 to Derby County in the Wembley final.
In July 2007 Koren suffered a freak accident in training when a ball hit him in the eye, causing internal bleeding and temporary loss of vision. Although he made a full recovery, he later admitted that he had feared for his sight.[2][3] The injury meant that he missed the start of the 2007–08 season, but he returned to the side at the end of August as a substitute in a League Cup game against Peterborough. In mid-September he signed a new two-year contract at Albion, with a further year's option in the club's favour.[4] He has been described by West Brom manager Tony Mowbray as a "model pro".[5] Koren's two goals in Albion's 3–2 defeat away at Southampton in October 2007 earned him a place in the Championship Team of the Week.[6]
Koren has been capped 32 times for Slovenia, scoring one goal, and played 12 matches for their under-21 team. He was named as his country's captain prior to their 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.[7]
Personal life
Koren is married and has a son named Nal, who was born in 2005 or 2006.[8] Koren's interests include playing tennis.[8]
Honours
Club
- Norwegian Cup Runners-up: 2005
- Royal League Runners-up: 2006
- UEFA Intertoto Cup Runners-up: 2006
- Football League Championship: 2008
Individual
References
- ^ "Slovenian Koren joins West Brom". BBC Sport. 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2007-04-25.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Koren to miss big kick-off". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2007-08-02. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Koren: "I was scared"". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2007-09-22. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Koren pens new contract". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2007-09-14. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Mowbray: Koren's a model pro". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2007-09-15. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Koren makes select XI". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Boss hoping to see benefits of Koren honour". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2008-09-14. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b "WELCOME TO MY WORLD: Robert Koren". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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External links
- National team stats
- BIO on www.ofsajd.com
- Player profile - West Bromwich Albion
- Player profile - NZS
- Robert Koren at Soccerbase
- 1980 births
- Living people
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Expatriate footballers in Norway
- Football (soccer) midfielders
- Kniksen award winners
- Lillestrøm S.K. players
- Slovenian footballers
- Slovenia international footballers
- Slovenian expatriate footballers
- Slovenian expatriates in Norway
- Slovenian expatriates in the United Kingdom
- The Football League players
- Tippeligaen players
- West Bromwich Albion F.C. players