Mateo Sušić (; born 18 November 1990) is a Bosnian former professional footballer who played as a right-back.
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 came back to CFR Cluj in 2019. In 2022, he joined APOEL. Three years later, he returned to Zrinjski Mostar.
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 squad.
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 official debut for the team against Bălți on 28 February. On 18 October, he scored his first goal for Sheriff Tiraspol in a triumph over Petrocub.
Sušić was named squad 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 contract. He played his first competitive 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 in a defeat of 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 deal with Cypriot outfit APOEL. On 28 August, he debuted officially for the team against Pafos and managed to score a goal. He won his first piece of silverware for the club on 11 May 2024, when they were proclaimed league winners.
In May, he signed a new one-year contract with APOEL.
He made his 100th appearance for the squad on 15 March 2025 against Aris Limassol.
Later stage of career In June, Sušić came back to Zrinjski Mostar.
He announced his retirement from football on 17 June 2026.
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 +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsZrinjski Mostar2008–09Bosnian Premier League1406020–2202009–10Bosnian Premier League2507020–340Total39013040–560Istra 19612010–11Croatian Football League19230––2222011–12Croatian Football League26240––3022012–13Croatian Football League27020––290Total72490––814Energie Cottbus2013–142. Bundesliga5000––50CFR Cluj2014–15Liga I1602040–220Sheriff Tiraspol2014–15Moldovan Super Liga11020––1302015–16Moldovan Super Liga2512020103012016–17Moldovan Super Liga2113020102712017Moldovan Super Liga16000120–2802018Moldovan Super Liga2322080–3322019Moldovan Super Liga100300000130Total1064120240201444CFR Cluj2019–20Liga I16210120002922020–21Liga I26010100003702021–22Liga I200007000270Total6222029000932APOEL2022–23Cypriot First Division2533000–2832023–24Cypriot First Division3200060–3802024–25Cypriot First Division2302013110391Total80350191101054Zrinjski Mostar2025–26Bosnian Premier League90205000160Career total389134508513052214
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina201640201710201800201900202000202130202230Total110
Honours Zrinjski Mostar Bosnian Premier League: 2008–09 Bosnian Cup: 2025–26 Bosnian Supercup: 2025
Sheriff Tiraspol Moldovan Super Liga: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017, 2018 Cupa Moldovei: 2014–15, 2016–17, 2018–19 Supercupa Moldovei: 2015, 2016
CFR Cluj Liga I: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 Supercupa României: 2020
APOEL Cypriot First Division: 2023–24 Cypriot Super Cup: 2024
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