Luka Jovanovic (born 20 May 2005) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for A-League Men club Adelaide United.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luka Jovanovic | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Adelaide United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2022 | Adelaide United[1] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Adelaide United NPL[2] | 39 | (33) |
| 2022– | Adelaide United | 39 | (10) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Australia U20 | 11 | (4) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 September 2024 | |||
Club career
editHe made his professional debut in an A-League Men's match for Adelaide United against Western United on 6 November 2022, as a substitute in a 4–2 win.[4] Jovanovic was awarded the John Aloisi Rising Star award for his performances for Adelaide United NPL in the National Premier Leagues SA over the 2022 season.[5] On 11 March 2023, Jovanovic scored his first goal in senior football for Adelaide United in their 4–2 win over the Newcastle Jets.[6][7]
After a strong 2024 Australia Cup campaign, Jovanovic opened his account early into the 2024-25 A-League season, scoring against the reigning premiers Central Coast only ten minutes into Adelaide's first match.
International career
editJovanovic is eligible to represent Australia through birth or Serbia through his parents at international level.[8]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 26 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Adelaide United | 2022–23 | A-League Men | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | A-League Men | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2024–25 | A-League Men | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
| Career total | 34 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 10 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Player statistics for Luka Jovanović". Gameday.
- ^ "Player statistics for Luka Jovanović". Gameday.
- ^ "Reds promote promising duo to senior mens squad". Adelaide United. 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC". KEEPUP. A-League Men. 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Celebration of Football 2022 The Award Winners". Football SA. 10 October 2022.
- ^ "DREAM-COME-TRUE FOR JOVANOVIĆ WITH MAIDEN GOAL". Adelaide United. 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Goodwin, Irankunda propel Adelaide past Jets in ALM". The West Australian. 11 March 2023.
- ^ "The Wanderers star mentoring an Adelaide young gun who's also eligible to represent a European giant". KEEPUP. A-League Men. 21 April 2023.
External links
edit- Luka Jovanovic at Soccerway