Marko Biskupović

Marko Biskupović Vischel (born 30 November 1989) is a [[Chilean footballer]] who primarily plays as a [[centre-back]]. He has spent the majority of his career in Chile, with a brief spell in Europe.

Career

Early career

Biskupović began his footballing journey in the youth divisions of [[Universidad Católica]], one of Chile's most prestigious clubs. He progressed through their academy ranks, developing into a physically strong and technically capable defender.

Club career

=Universidad Católica

= Biskupović made his professional debut for Universidad Católica in 2009. To gain more first-team experience, he was loaned to [[Deportes Puerto Montt]] in 2011. Upon his return, he established himself as a key defensive player for Católica, known for his aerial ability and robust tackling. During his time, he contributed to the club's success, including winning the [[Primera División de Chile]] Clausura 2016 and the 2016 [[Supercopa de Chile]].

=KuPS

= In 2015, Biskupović ventured to Europe, joining Finnish [[Veikkausliiga]] club [[KuPS]] (Kuopion Palloseura). He spent one season in Finland, gaining international experience before returning to South America.

=Return to Chile and subsequent clubs

= Following his stint in Finland, Biskupović rejoined Universidad Católica for a second spell in 2016. Subsequently, he played for several other prominent Chilean clubs, including [[Deportes Antofagasta]] (2017, and again in 2023), [[Palestino]] (2018–2020), [[San Luis de Quillota]] (2021), [[Cobreloa]] (2022), and [[Deportes Barnechea]] (2024). He is recognized for his consistent defensive performances and leadership across these teams in the [[Chilean football league system]].

International career

Biskupović represented [[Chile U-23 national football team|Chile at the U-23 level]], participating in the 2012 [[Toulon Tournament]]. While he has not earned a cap for the senior [[Chile national football team]], his club performances have consistently marked him as a reliable Chilean defender.

Personal life

Marko Biskupović is of [[Croatian diaspora|Croatian descent]], a common heritage among many Chileans, particularly those from the southern regions.

Honours

Club

  • [[Primera División de Chile|Primera División]] (Chile):
    • [[2016 Clausura|Clausura 2016]] ([[Universidad Católica]])
  • [[Supercopa de Chile]]:
    • [[2016 Supercopa de Chile|2016]] ([[Universidad Católica]])
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