Predrag Papaz

Predrag Papaz (born January 20, 1987) is a Bosnian former footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Early career Papaz began his career with Slavija Sarajevo in 2006 and played in the 2007 UEFA Intertoto Cup a summer continental tournament against Andorran representative UE Sant Julià. He played abroad in the Czech First League with the reserve squad of FK Jablonec in 2008. In 2009, he returned to his native country of Bosnia to sign with former club FK Slavija Sarajevo in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He would resume playing at the top tier with Sarajevo for three seasons where he would appear in a total of 44 matches and record one goal. As a result of qualifying for the postseason, he helped Waterloo win their first championship title by defeating Kingston FC in the CSL Championship final. The following season he signed with league rivals Burlington SC. In his final season in Canada, he signed with newly promoted side Milton SC for the 2015 season.

Bosnia After three seasons abroad he returned to Bosnia to play with NK Metalleghe-BSI in the First League of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He returned to the top Bosnian division in 2016 when he returned to his former club Slavija Sarajevo. Papaz would appear in five matches for Sarajevo throughout the season. He resumed playing in the Bosnia First League with NK Bosna Visoko in late 2016. In his debut season with Bosna, he was named the year's best player. He re-signed with Bosna for the 2017–18 season.

Following his two tenures, with Visoko he received another opportunity to play in the top tier once more when he signed a contract with NK Čelik Zenica in late 2017. After financial disagreements with Zenica, he departed from the club before making his debut. Following his abrupt departure from Zenica, he resumed playing in the second division in 2018, with NK TOŠK Tešanj.

Honours SC Waterloo Region CSL Championship: 2013