Arun Basuljevic

Arun Basuljevic
Personal information
Date of birth	December 17, 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth	Bronx, New York, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	El Paso Locomotive
Number	19
Youth career
2004–2008	Blau Weiss Gottschee
2008–2014	New York Red Bulls
College career
Years	Team
2014–2016	Georgetown Hoyas
Senior career*
Years	Team
2015–2016	New York Red Bulls U-23
2017	New York Red Bulls
2017	→ New York Red Bulls II (loan)
2018	Fremad Amager
2018	Nyköpings BIS
2019	Fresno FC
2020–2021	Oklahoma City Energy
2022–2023	Monterey Bay
2023–	El Paso Locomotive
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:06, June 20, 2024 (UTC)

Arun Basuljevic (born December 17, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive.

Career

College & Youth

Basuljevic played three years of college soccer at Georgetown University between 2014 and 2016.^[1] Basuljevic appeared for USL PDL side New York Red Bulls U-23.^[2] While at Georgetown, Basuljevic was named Soccer America's Freshman of the Year and the Big East Freshman of the Year.^[3] Basuljevic was a participant in U-14, U-15 and U-20 National Team Camps.^[4]^[5]

New York Red Bulls

On January 24, 2017, Basuljevic signed a Homegrown Contract with New York Red Bulls.^[6] He made his professional debut with New York Red Bulls II on March 25, 2017, starting in a 3–3 draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds.^[7] He had his first professional assist in the March 25, 2017 game. On August 5, 2017, Basuljevic scored his first goal as a professional, opening the scoring for Red Bulls II in a 2–1 victory over Rochester Rhinos.^[8] In October 2017, Basuljevic scored his second goal of the season for New York in a 6–5 victory over Orlando City B.^[9]

Fremad Amager

Basuljevic signed for Danish 1st Division club Fremad Amager on 28 February 2018, after a one-week trial at the club.^[10] He made his league debut on 18 March 2018 in a 0–0 home draw against Nykøbing FC. He was subbed on for Martin Jensen in the 84th minute.^[11]

Nyköpings BIS

Basuljevic joined Division 1 Norra side Nyköpings BIS.^[12] He was an integral part in the club's historic ^[13] Svenska Cup victory against first division side, GIF Sundsvall, in August 2018.

Fresno FC

On February 18, 2019, Basuljevic joined USL Championship side Fresno FC.^[14]

On August 3, 2019, during a match against the Las Vegas Lights, Basuljevic suffered a broken leg. Following the folding of the club, Basuljevic and teammates were free to pursue other options.

Oklahoma City Energy

Basuljevic joined USL Championship side OKC Energy FC.^[15]

Monterey Bay FC

Basuljevic was announced as signing for Monterey Bay FC on February 8, 2022.^[16] Basuljevic was included in the starting 11 for Monterey Bay's inaugural match, a 4–2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC.^[17] Following the 2022 season, Basuljevic was announced as staying with Monterey Bay for the 2023 season.^[18] On March 23, 2023, Monterey Bay and Basuljevic mutually agreed to terminate his contract with the club.^[19]

El Paso Locomotive

On August 31, 2023, it was announced that Basuljevic had signed for USL Championship team El Paso Locomotive FC, staying until the end of the 2023 season.^[20] He made his debut for the club on September 2 against his former club Monterey Bay as an 86th-minute substitute.^[21]