Robert Žulj (; born 5 February 1992) is an Austrian professional

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who plays as a

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for

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Career

Greuther Fürth

In July 2014, Žulj joined Greuther Fürth from Red Bull Salzburg. Žulj finished the 2016–16 season, scoring 8 goals and contributing 9 assists in 32 league matches. In June 2017, he announced he had decided not to renew his contract at Greuther Fürth. In his time at the club, he made a total of 85 appearances in the

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, scoring 19 goals and contributing 14 assists.

1899 Hoffenheim

Days after announcing his decision to leave Greuther Fürth, Žulj signed a three-year contract with

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Loan to Union Berlin

In August 2018, he joined

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on loan for the 2018–19 season.

VfL Bochum

On 15 January 2020,

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announced the capture of Žulj on a three-year deal.

Al Ittihad Kalba

In July 2021, Zulj joined

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side,

Al Ittihad Kalba Ittihad Kalba Football Club ( ar, نادي إتحاد كلباء لكرة القدم‎) is a football club in Kalba, United Arab Emirates. History Ittihad Kalba was established in 1972 when two clubs ''(Al Shabab)'' and ''(Al Rooba)'' merged wi ...

where he scored five goals in 27 games.

LASK

After only one year in

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, Austrian team,

brought in Zulj on a free transfer where he is still playing. He has made 45 appearances, scoring 19 goals in the process

Personal life

Žulj was born in Austria and is of

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descent. He is the older brother of

Peter Žulj Peter Antonio Žulj (; born 9 June 1993) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai, and the Austria national team. Career Žulj was developed by the youth system of Rapid Wien ...

, who is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

Honours

Red Bull Salzburg *

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: 2013–14 *

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: 2013–14 VfL Bochum *

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