 Kresinger in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dino Kresinger | ||
| Date of birth | (1982-03-20)20 March 1982 (age 43) | ||
| Place of birth | Čakovec,SR Croatia,Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Obreš | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2004 | Varteks | 4 | (0) |
| 2004–2007 | Međimurje | 88 | (26) |
| 2007 | Cibalia | 8 | (2) |
| 2007–2009 | Slaven Belupo | 54 | (6) |
| 2009–2012 | Cibalia | 68 | (21) |
| 2012–2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 25 | (2) |
| 2013–2015 | Zavrč | 44 | (12) |
| 2015–2016 | Široki Brijeg | 20 | (4) |
| 2016–2017 | Varaždin | 6 | (5) |
| 2017–2019 | SC Stainz | 48 | (17) |
| 2019–2020 | SV Kaindorf | 12 | (2) |
| 2020– | Obreš | ||
| International career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Croatia U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2003 | Croatia U20 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 December 2019 | |||
Dino Kresinger (born 20 March 1982 inČakovec) is aCroatianfootballstriker who currently plays for Croatian lower league clubNK Obreš Sveti Ilija
Kresinger was born in the Croatian city of Čakovec and started his professional career in the nearby city of Varaždin, atNK Varteks. In the three years he spent with the1. HNL club, he made just four appearances. This led him to move to the newly promotedNK Međimurje, a side from Čakovec, the city of his birth. In his time at Međimurje, Dino scored an impressive 26 goals in 88 appearances. In January 2007, Dino moved to another Croatian first division side inHNK Cibalia. He spent just five months with Cibalia, scoring twice in six appearances. He then moved toNK Slaven Belupo. In his first season at Slaven Belupo, he managed five assists in 28 league games, mostly playing in the number 10 role. In his second season at the club, he managed six goals and two assists in 32 appearances. He then returned toHNK Cibalia for the 2009/10 season. In the next three season at Cibalia, Dino managed 21 goals in 68 appearances.
On 13 August 2012, it was announced that Kresinger had signed withA-League clubWestern Sydney Wanderers. An experienced campaigner in the Croatian league, Kresinger had spent the last 11 seasons plying his trade making over 200 appearances for five different clubs. He was brought into the squad to add a level of experience to the newly founded team as well as strength and aggression to the forward line.[1] On 21 December 2012, Kresinger scored his first goal in the regular season for the Wanderers from a well worked header in the 6–1 thumping ofAdelaide United at theParramatta Stadium.[2]
Throughout the season Kresinger made a name for himself in the A-League through his strength, creating space for other team-mates and ability to retain possession he created many chances and goals for the Wanderers. He saved his best for last as his second goal in the 2013 A-League season came through a back-heel flick againstBrisbane Roar in the semi-final and secured his team's place in theGrand Final against competition favouritesCentral Coast Mariners.[3]
Kresinger, along withTarek Elrich,Joey Gibbs, andRocky Visconte, were released by the Wanderers at the conclusion of the2012–13 season.[4][5]
On 31 July 2013, it was announced that Kresinger had signed with top flight Slovenian clubZavrč.[6] In his first season in Slovenia, Dino managed 7 goals and 4 assists in 26 appearances in all competitions.
He had spells with two Austrian lower league clubs before he ended his career.[7]
A talented junior, Kresinger represented Croatia at both Under-17 and Under-20 levels.