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Vasilije Janjicic

b. 1998

Swiss association football player

Association football player
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About Vasilije Janjicic

Born 1998. Vasilije Janjicic is a Swiss association football player.

Club career Janjičić came through the youth academy of FC Zürich. In August 2016 he signed a four-year deal with Hamburger SV, where he debuted in the Bundesliga on 4 April 2017 against Borussia Dortmund.

After the 2018–19 season, he was excluded from the first team by new coach Dieter Hecking. On 27 August 2019, he signed a three-year contract with his youth club FC Zürich and returned to Switzerland. He helped Thun win the 2024–25 Swiss Challenge League, and the following season their first ever first division title, the 2025–26 Swiss Super League.

Personal life Janjičić is of Serb origin. In February 2018, Janjičić caused a car crash in the Elbtunnel while driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driving licence. In July 2020, he was diagnosed with cancer.

Honours Thun Swiss Super League: 2025–26 Swiss Challenge League: 2024–25

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Important facts

Born
2 November 1998, Zurich
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vasilije Janjicic?

Swiss association football player

When was Vasilije Janjicic born?

Vasilije Janjicic was born on 2 November 1998 in Zurich.

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Vasilije Janjicic is an association football player.

What nationality is Vasilije Janjicic?

Vasilije Janjicic is Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasilije Janjicic

· Wikidata: Q26772557

· DBpedia: Vasilije Janjičić

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