Andraž Šporar Slovan Bratislava Scout Report
Andraž Šporar
Quick Answer
Andraž Šporar is an experienced Slovenian striker who has returned to Slovan Bratislava, the club where he enjoyed the peak of his career. In the 2018-19 season he scored 29 goals in the Slovak league to equal the single-season scoring record and was named player of the year. He went on to play for Sporting CP, Braga, Middlesbrough and Panathinaikos. He has 13 goals in 68 caps for the Slovenia national team and featured at EURO 2024. His standout quality is penalty-box finishing and back-to-goal play; the main thing to monitor is whether he can sustain his physical sharpness at 32.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Andraž Šporar |
| Date of birth | 27 February 1994 |
| Age | 32 |
| Place of birth | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovenia |
| Primary position | Striker |
| Shirt number | 99 |
| Current club | Slovan Bratislava (2025 (second spell; first spell 2018-2020)) |
| Contract status | Under contract with the club |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Interblock | Slovenia |
| 2012-2015 | Olimpija Ljubljana | Slovenia — captaincy, established as a goalscorer |
| 2015-2018 | Basel | Switzerland — two league titles and one cup |
| 2017 | Arminia Bielefeld (loan) | Germany |
| 2018-2020 | Slovan Bratislava | Slovakia — 29 goals in 2018-19, player of the year |
| 2020-2022 | Sporting CP | Portugal — loan spells at Braga and Middlesbrough |
| 2022-2025 | Panathinaikos | Greece |
| 2025-present | Slovan Bratislava | Slovak league — second spell |
Šporar came through the Slovenian youth ranks and cemented his reputation as a goalscorer at Interblock and Olimpija Ljubljana before joining Basel in 2015, where he won back-to-back Swiss league titles and a cup. He signed for Slovan Bratislava in 2018 and, in the 2018-19 season, scored 29 league goals to equal the single-season record and was named player of the year. That breakthrough earned him a move to Sporting CP; after loan spells at Braga and Middlesbrough he joined Panathinaikos in 2022. In 2025 he returned to Slovan Bratislava, the club where he hit the peak of his career. He has scored 13 goals in 68 appearances for the Slovenia national team and represented his country at EURO 2024.
Playing Style & Assessment
Šporar is a classic number nine of the box-dominating type, able to hold the ball up with his back to goal and finish with either foot. His timing inside the area and physical presence make him a threat around the penalty spot, and his experience allows him to act as the team’s attacking reference point.
Strengths
- Finishing — Scoring 29 goals in a single Slovak league season is the clearest evidence of his composure inside the box.
- International experience — Spells at clubs such as Sporting, Basel, Middlesbrough and Panathinaikos have made him thoroughly accustomed to top-level pressure.
- International output — 13 goals in 68 caps for Slovenia reflect long-term reliability at national-team level.
Development Areas
- Age and physical sharpness — At 32, his ability to sustain sharpness in high-tempo pressing situations is a key thing to watch.
- Pace — His classic finisher’s profile is built more on positioning than on running in behind and outright speed.
- Dependence — His output is relatively reliant on the quality of crosses and final balls into the box.
Level Projection
Verdict: One of the most experienced and prolific strikers in the Slovak league; a profile worth considering for mid-to-upper-table Turkish Süper Lig sides after an experienced penalty-box finisher, though his age means any expectation should be framed as a short-term contribution.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Experienced striker ready for the Süper Lig |
| Primary role | Striker |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Finishing |
| Key risk | Age and physical sharpness |
| Scout verdict | Watch closely |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andraž Šporar? An experienced Slovenian striker who scored 29 goals in 2018-19 to equal the Slovan Bratislava league record and has also played for clubs such as Sporting CP and Panathinaikos.
How many international goals has Andraž Šporar scored? He has scored 13 goals in 68 appearances for the Slovenia national team and featured at EURO 2024.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Andraž Šporar
- Transfermarkt — Andraž Šporar career statistics
- ŠK Slovan Bratislava official squad page
