Born in Bosnia in the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Aleksandar Duric overcame a difficult childhood to become a junior canoeing champion. Against all odds, he made an unlikely appearance at the 1992 Olympic Games whilst the fires of the Bosnian War raged in his homeland, a war that had tragic consequences for the Duric family. 

A nomadic career in football followed, before Duric finally found his feet – and his home – in Singapore. It was in this Southeast Asian nation that Duric truly made his name, becoming an all-conquering force in Singapore’s top domestic league and going on to represent the Singapore national team more than 50 times. 

Told in a refreshingly frank and honest manner, Beyond Borders is far more than a footballer’s memoir. Duric’s tale of tragedy and triumph, adversity and adventure, is as surprising as it is inspiring. 

Aleksandar Duric, a native Bosnian turned Singaporean citizen, has lived a whirlwind life that led him to become a legend of Singaporean sport. He holds the record for most goals ever scored in Singapore’s top division, the S-League, and made more than 50 appearances for the Singapore national football team despite only making his international debut at the age of 37.

Beyond Borders was co-written with Glenn Wray, a Northern Irishman who works in the publishing industry in Singapore.

Told in a refreshingly frank and honest manner, Beyond Borders is far more than a footballer’s memoir. Duric’s tale of tragedy and triumph, adversity and adventure, is as surprising as it is inspiring.