Arun Basuljevic (born December 17, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Monterey Bay FC in the USL Championship.
| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | (1995-12-17) December 17, 1995 (age 26) | ||
| Place of birth | Bronx, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Monterey Bay | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Blau Weiss Gottschee | ||
| 2008–2014 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Georgetown Hoyas | 60 | (14) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | New York Red Bulls U-23 | 18 | (8) |
| 2017 | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 27 | (2) |
| 2018 | Fremad Amager | 6 | (0) |
| 2018 | Nyköpings BIS | 12 | (0) |
| 2019 | Fresno FC | 20 | (4) |
| 2020–2021 | Oklahoma City Energy | 41 | (1) |
| 2022– | Monterey Bay | 18 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 21, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of September 11, 2022 | |||
Basuljevic played three years of college soccer at Georgetown University between 2014 and 2016.[1] Basuljevic appeared for USL PDL side New York Red Bulls U-23.[2] While at Georgetown, Basuljevic was named Soccer America's Freshman of the Year and the Big East Freshman of the Year.[3] Basuljevic was a participant in U-14, U-15 and U-20 National Team Camps.[4][5]
On January 24, 2017, Basuljevic signed a Homegrown Contract with New York Red Bulls.[6] He made his professional debut with New York Red Bulls II on March 25, 2017, starting in a 3–3 draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[7] He had his first professional assist in the March 25, 2017 game. On August 5, 2017, Basuljevic scored his first goal as a professional, opening the scoring for Red Bulls II in a 2–1 victory over Rochester Rhinos.[8] In October 2017, Basuljevic scored his second goal of the season for New York in a 6–5 victory over Orlando City B.[9]
Basuljevic signed for Danish 1st Division club Fremad Amager on 28 February 2018, after a one-week trial at the club.[10] He made his league debut on 18 March 2018 in a 0–0 home draw against Nykøbing FC. He was subbed on for Martin Jensen in the 84th minute.[11]
Basuljevic joined Division 1 Norra side Nyköpings BIS.[12]He was an integral part in the club's historic [13] Svenska Cup victory against first division side, GIF Sundsvall, in August 2018.
On February 18, 2019, Basuljevic joined USL Championship side Fresno FC.[14]
Following the folding of the club, Basuljevic and teammates were free to pursue other options.
Basuljevic joined USL Championship side OKC Energy FC.[15]
Basuljevic was announced as signing for Monterey Bay FC on February 8, 2022.[16] Basuljevic was included in the starting 11 for Monterey Bay's inaugural match, a 4-2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC.[17]
Monterey Bay FC – current squad | |
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