Alen Boksic

Date of birth31 January 1970
Place of birthMakarska
NationalityCroatian
Weight80 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionForward

Boksic returned from a self-imposed international exile to ease Croatia into the 2002 World Cup finals, netting the goal that beat Belgium in October. Fondly known as 'The Croat Van Basten', his sublime skills and goalscoring prowess have been a major factor in Middlesbrough maintaining their Premiership status. Signed by former England skipper Bryan Robson for a club record £2.5million in August 2000 after a three-year stint at Lazio, he had cemented his reputation as one of Europe's top strikers in helping the Rome club recover their former glories. That was his second stint at the Stadio Olimpico following a year when he reached the Champions League Final with Juventus. Boksic had served Olympique Marseille and AS Cannes after starting his career with Hajduk Split.

Appearances in World Cup Qualification: 2

Goals in World Cup Qualification: 2.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Hajduk Split
AS Cannes
Olympique Marseille
Lazio
Juventus
Lazio 11 Aug 2000
Middlesbrough 11 Aug 2000 30 Jun 2003

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1996-97 Juventus UEFA Champions League 2
1
1999-00 Lazio UEFA Champions League
2
2000-01 Middlesbrough FA Cup 2
1
2000-01 Middlesbrough League Cup
1
2000-01 Middlesbrough Premier League 26
2
12
3
2001-02 Middlesbrough FA Cup 2
1
2001-02 Middlesbrough League Cup 1
2001-02 Middlesbrough Premier League 20
2
8
2
2002-03 Middlesbrough FA Cup
1
2002-03 Middlesbrough Premier League 13
5
2
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
07 Dec 1999 Lazio v Chelsea D 0-0 UEFA Champions League Phase 2 group D
22 Mar 2000 Chelsea v Lazio W 1-2 UEFA Champions League Phase 2 group D


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.