Gojko Cimirot (; born 19 December 1992) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo.
Cimirot started his professional career at Leotar, before joining Sarajevo in 2013. Two years later, he moved to PAOK. In 2018, he was transferred to Standard Liège. Five years later, he signed with Al-Fayha. In 2025, he came back to Sarajevo.
A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cimirot made his senior international debut in 2014, earning over 40 caps until 2024.
Club career
Early career Cimirot came through the youth academy of his hometown club Leotar, which he joined in 2000. He made his professional debut against Široki Brijeg on 1 May 2010 at the age of 17. On 28 April 2012, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Čelik Zenica.
Sarajevo In June 2013, Cimirot switched to Sarajevo on a three-year deal. On 28 July, he made his official debut for the team against Zrinjski Mostar. He won his first trophy with the club on 23 May 2014, by defeating Čelik Zenica in the Bosnian Cup final.
PAOK In August 2015, Cimirot was transferred to Greek outfit PAOK for an undisclosed fee. He made his competitive debut for the side on 23 August against Xanthi. On 21 February 2016, he scored his first goal for PAOK against Panathinaikos.
In November, he extended his contract with the squad until June 2019.
He won his first title with the club on 6 May 2017, by triumphing over AEK Athens in the Greek Cup final.
Standard Liège In January 2018, Cimirot moved to Belgian side Standard Liège on a deal until June 2023. On 28 January, he debuted officially for the team against Anderlecht. He won his first trophy with the club on 17 March, by beating Genk in the Belgian Cup final. On 29 April, he scored his first goal for Standard Liège in a defeat of Gent.
Cimirot played his 100th game for the squad against Beveren on 17 August 2020.
He made his 200th appearance for Standard Liège on 27 May 2023 against Cercle Brugge.
Later stage of career In July, Cimirot signed with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Fayha.
In August 2025, he returned to Sarajevo.
International career Cimirot was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić.
In August 2014, he received his first senior call up, for a friendly game against Liechtenstein and a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Cyprus. He debuted against the former on 4 September.
Personal life Cimirot married his long-time girlfriend Dajana in June 2024.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeotar2009–10Bosnian Premier League1000––102011–12Bosnian Premier League18110––1912012–13Bosnian Premier League28210––292Total47320––493Sarajevo2013–14Bosnian Premier League2708040–3902014–15Bosnian Premier League2604060–3602015–16Bosnian Premier League200020–40Total550120120–790PAOK2015–16Super League Greece1916010–2612016–17Super League Greece31060120–4902017–18Super League Greece1504041–231Total651160171–982Standard Liège2017–18Belgian Pro League15120––1712018–19Belgian Pro League3801070–4602019–20Belgian Pro League2713060–3612020–21Belgian Pro League2505080–3802021–22Belgian Pro League24020––2602022–23Belgian Pro League36020––380Total1652150210–2012Al-Fayha2023–24Saudi Pro League2901030–3302024–25Saudi Pro League25020––270Total5403030–600Sarajevo2025–26Bosnian Premier League26020–102902026–27Bosnian Premier League200020–40Total280202010330Career total4136500551105197
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBosnia and Herzegovina201420201500201610201740201880201970202070202170202230202380202410Total480
Honours Sarajevo Bosnian Premier League: 2014–15 Bosnian Cup: 2013–14
PAOK Greek Cup: 2016–17
Standard Liège Belgian Cup: 2017–18
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