Mateo Sušić

Mateo Sušić (born 18 November 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Cypriot First Division club APOEL.
Sušić started his professional career at Zrinjski Mostar, before joining Istra 1961 in 2010. Three years later, he moved to Energie Cottbus. In 2014, he signed with CFR Cluj. The following year, he was transferred to Sheriff Tiraspol. Sušić went back to CFR Cluj in 2019. In 2022, he switched to APOEL.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sušić made his senior international debut in 2016, earning 11 caps until 2022.
Club career
Early career
Sušić started playing football at local clubs, before joining the youth academy of his hometown team Zrinjski Mostar in 2007. He made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Vaduz on 31 July 2008 at the age of 17.
In the summer of 2010, Sušić switched to Croatian side Istra 1961. On 30 October, he scored his first professional goal against Karlovac, which secured the victory for his team.
In June 2013, he moved to German outfit Energie Cottbus.
In June 2014, he signed with Romanian club CFR Cluj.
Sheriff Tiraspol
In January 2015, Sušić was transferred to Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol for an undisclosed fee. He made his competitive debut for the club against Zaria Bălți on 28 February. On 18 October, he scored his first goal for Sheriff Tiraspol in a triumph over Petrocub.
Sušić was named team captain in March 2016.
He won his first trophy with the club on 30 May, when they were crowned league champions.
In February 2017, he extended his contract with Sheriff Tiraspol until June 2020.
He played his 100th game for the team against Speranța on 7 April 2018.
Return to CFR Cluj
In June 2019, Sušić returned to CFR Cluj on a three-year deal. He played his first official game for the side since coming back in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Astana on 9 July. A week later, he appeared in his first league game after returning against Politehnica Iași. On 21 December, he scored his first goal for CFR Cluj against Voluntari. He won his first title with the club on 3 August 2020, when they secured league title.
APOEL
In June 2022, Sušić signed a two-year with Cypriot outfit APOEL. He debuted officially for the team on 28 August against Pafos and managed to score a goal.
International career
Sušić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels.
In March 2016, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against Luxembourg and Switzerland. He debuted against the former on 25 March.
Personal life
Sušić married his long-time girlfriend Ana in May 2014. Together they have two children, a daughter named Rita and a son named Noa.
Career statistics
Club
International
Honours
Zrinjski Mostar
Bosnian Premier League: 2008–09
Sheriff Tiraspol
Moldovan Super Liga: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017, 2018
Moldovan Cup: 2014–15, 2016–17, 2018–19
Moldovan Super Cup: 2015, 2016
CFR Cluj
Liga I: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22
Supercupa României: 2020
References
External links
1990 births
Living people
Footballers from Mostar
Croats of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina men's footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina men's youth international footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina men's under-21 international footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina men's international footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate men's footballers
Men's association football fullbacks
HŠK Zrinjski Mostar players
NK Istra 1961 players
FC Energie Cottbus players
CFR Cluj players
FC Sheriff Tiraspol players
APOEL FC players
Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina players
Croatian Football League players
2. Bundesliga players
Liga I players
Moldovan Super Liga players
Cypriot First Division players
Expatriate men's footballers in Croatia
Expatriate men's footballers in Germany
Expatriate men's footballers in Romania
Expatriate men's footballers in Moldova
Expatriate men's footballers in Cyprus
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Germany
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Romania
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Moldova
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate sportspeople in Cyprus