Stipe Plazibat
Personal information
Full name Stipe Plazibat
Date of birth (1989-08-31) 31 August 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2000–2007 Hajduk Split
2007 Solin
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Solin 40 (5)
2011 Šibenik 8 (0)
2012 Dugopolje 13 (2)
2012–2013 Rabotnički 28 (1)
2013–2014 Gifu 19 (5)
2014–2015 V-Varen Nagasaki 17 (3)
2015 Dugopolje 14 (1)
2016 Hougang United 24 (15)
2017 Home United 22 (25)
2018 Bangkok Glass 9 (3)
2018–2019 Solin 8 (1)
2019–2020 Hougang United 24 (14)
2020–2021 Lion City Sailors 25 (23)
2022 Academica Clinceni 5 (0)
2022 Perak 6 (1)
2023 Uskok Klis 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 November 2023

Stipe Plazibat (Croatian pronunciation: [stǐːpe plǎzibat]; born 31 August 1989) is a Croatian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

FC Gifu

On 8 August 2013, Plazibat signed for J2 League side FC Gifu.[1] He made his debut on 18 August, as an 85th-minute substitute versus Mito HollyHock. On 1 September, he scored his first goal for FC Gifu, scoring in the 82nd minute in a 2–1 loss to Tokyo Verdy, after coming on as a substitute at half time. On 11 July 2014, it was announced Plazibat had left the club.[2]

V-Varen Nagasaki

On 15 July 2014, Plazibat signed for fellow J2 League side V-Varen Nagasaki.[3]

Hougang United

On 30 January 2016, Plazibat joined S-League side Hougang United after impressing in 2 trial games with 3 goals and 2 assists.[4] He scored his first competitive goal for the Cheetahs on his competitive debut, winning the Cheetahs' first 3 points of the season.[5] He scored his second in as many games against title favourites Tampines Rovers. Plazibat's 5th goal in 5 games sent Hougang to the top of the table in the 5th round of the 2016 S.League season.[6] In total, he scored 16 times in 24 league games for the Cheetahs before moving to Home United.[7]

Home United

After his contract was not renewed by the Hougang United's management, Plazibat moved to local rivals, Home United.[8]

His start with the team saw him scoring in the AFC Cup qualifying round against Phnom Penh Crown over 2 legs while he also scored 4 goals in his Home United league debut in the 1st match in the 2017 season.[9] He followed up his impressive early season form with 2 more goals against Brunei DPMM, bringing his league tally up to 6 goals from 2 games.[10][11] He scored his 7th goal for Home in a top of the clash with Albirex Niigata (S) in his 3rd league game.[12]

He continued his goalscoring form for the Protectors in a midweek AFC Cup game against Than Quảng Ninh, scoring 4 goals to help his side to a 5–4 victory in Vietnam, the second time he has scored 4 goals in 2017.[13] This brings his total goals scored, in all competitions, to 11 goals in 8 games for his new club.[7] He continued his fine goal scoring form by notching a brace in the uniform derby against Warriors FC, helping his side to a 2–2 draw. With that, he reached 10 goals in just 5 league appearances.[14] It proved to be a productive season for Plazibat as he recorded 38 goals and 14 assists in all competitions for Home.[15]

Bangkok Glass

Plazibat joined Bangkok Glass in January 2018, he left the club in June 2018. He scored a total of 3 goals in 9 games.[16] In August 2018, he had a week-long trial period with Dundee scoring a goal in a friendly against Falkirk.[17]

Return to NK Solin

In September 2018, Plazibat returned to his first senior club NK Solin after failing to secure a contract with Scottish side Dundee F.C. despite scoring a goal and an assist in a trial game.[18] On 21 September 2018, he made his second league debut for the club as a substitute in a 3–2 loss against Šibenik.[19]

Return to Hougang United

On 26 December 2018, Plazibat rejoined Hougang United for the 2019 Singapore Premier League season, looking to add on to the 16 goals he scored for the Cheetahs before moving to Home United.[20] Having featured 51 times and scoring 25 goals in all competitions over 2 seasons, Plazibat had his contract with the Cheetahs extended for another season.⁣[21]

Plazibat scored the first hat-trick of the 2020 Singapore Premier League season in his club's season opener against Young Lions, handing his club a 4–1 win.[22]

Back to Home United (Lion City Sailors)

On 4 September 2020, it was announced that the Lion City Sailors had signed him for the rest of the season, replacing Andy Pengelly who left the club during mid-season.[23]

Academica Clinceni

On 26 January 2022, Plazibat moved to Romania to join Academica Clinceni playing in the 2021–22 Liga I. As the first tier league was in FIFA 22, Plazibat make his first video games appearance.

Perak

On 26 January 2023, Plazibat returns to Asia to join Malaysia Premier League side, Perak. He helped his team promoted to the 2023 Malaysia Super League.

NK Uskok Klis

On 26 January 2023, Plazibat returns home to play for NK Uskok Klis. On 11 April 2023, Plazibat announced his retirement from football.

Others

Singapore selection squad

He was selected as part of the Singapore selection squad for The Sultan of Selangor's Cup to be held on 6 May 2017.[24]

However, due to an injury sustained in a S.League match, he had to pull out from the squad.[25]

Career statistics

As of 25 February 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
NK Solin 2008–09 Croatian Second Football League ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
2009–10 Croatian Second Football League ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
2010–11 Croatian Second Football League ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Total ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
HNK Šibenik 2011–12 Croatian Second Football League 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Total 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
NK Dugopolje 2012–13 Croatian Second Football League 13 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 4
FK Rabotnički 2012–13 Macedonian First Football League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FC Gifu 2013 J.League Division 2 13 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 5
2014 J.League Division 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Total 19 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 5
V-Varen Nagasaki 2015 J.League Division 2 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 16 1
NK Dugopolje 2015–16 Croatian Second Football League 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 4
Hougang United 2016 S.League 24 15 1 0 3 1 0 0 28 16
Home United 2017 S.League 22 25 4 0 3 2 10 10 39 37
Bangkok Glass FC 2018 Thai League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NK Solin 2018–19 Croatian Second Football League 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1
Hougang United 2019 Singapore Premier League 21 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 23 9
2020 Singapore Premier League 3 5 0 0 0 0 3 4 6 9
Total 24 14 2 0 0 0 3 4 29 18
Lion City Sailors 2020 Singapore Premier League 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 9
2021 Singapore Premier League 17 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 14
Total 25 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 23
Academica Clinceni 2021–22 Liga I 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Career total 169+ 85+ 8+ 0+ 6 2 12 14 195+ 101+

Honours

Nk Dugopolje

Lion City Sailors

Individual

References

  1. ^ "スティッペ選手、新加入のお知らせ (Notice Stipe player, Newest)". Archived from the original on 11 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Stipe Plazibat: goodbye & thank you". 11 July 2014.
  3. ^ "スティッペ選手 新加入のお知らせ - V・ファーレン長崎". www.v-varen.com.
  4. ^ "S.League side Hougang sign Croatia's Plazibat from Japan". 31 January 2016.
  5. ^ "Hougang forward Plazibat sinks Home United with free-kick". 19 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Red-hot Plazibat fires Hougang to S.League summit". FourFourTwo. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  7. ^ a b "The Magnificent Seven: Singapore football's four-goal heroes". FourFourTwo. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  8. ^ Ramesh, Akshay. "Stipe Plazibat determined to win S. League 2017 title with Home United". International Business Times, Singapore Edition. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  9. ^ "Plazibat steals the show as Home United rout Young Lions". TODAYonline. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  10. ^ "S.League's 2017 March Dream XI". FourFourTwo. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  11. ^ hermes (4 March 2017). "Sports World: Home get away job done, Tampines win". The Straits Times. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  12. ^ "Home rue spurned chances in Albirex draw". FourFourTwo. 1 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  13. ^ "Home Player Ratings: Protectors' scoring prowess makes up for horror goalkeeping". FourFourTwo. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  14. ^ "Derby day draw as Shahril haunts former club". FourFourTwo. 22 April 2017. Archived from the original on 24 April 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  15. ^ "Goodbye Stipe, Hello Sano? Home United could turn to White Swans marksman". FourFourTwo. 28 November 2017. Archived from the original on 4 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  16. ^ "Free-again Stipe Plazibat ready for next adventure". FourFourTwo. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  17. ^ "Trialist dismayed as Dundee decide to let him go". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  18. ^ "Dundee linked with Croatian striker". Evening Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  19. ^ "ŠIBENIK VS. SOLIN 3 - 2 match report". Soccerway. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  20. ^ "Stipe Plazibat rejoins Singapore's Hougang United". FOX Sports Asia. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  21. ^ "Hougang United Football Club (HGFC)". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  22. ^ Nagib, Adeena Mohamed (2 March 2020). "Tampines Rovers goalkeeper Syazwan Buhari plays starring role in win". The New Paper.
  23. ^ "Lion City Sailors land Stipe Plazibat from Hougang". Singapore Premier League. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  24. ^ "SINGAPORE SELECTION SQUAD FOR THE SULTAN OF SELANGOR'S CUP REVEALED - The Football Association of Singapore". www.fas.org.sg. Archived from the original on 28 June 2017.
  25. ^ "No Stipe? No problem, says Singapore Selection ahead of SOS Cup". 5 May 2017.

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