Milan Jovanović
Милан Јовановић
Jovanović at Liverpool in 2010 |
| Personal information |
| Full name |
Milan Jovanović |
| Date of birth |
18 April 1981 (1981-04-18) (age 30) |
| Place of birth |
Bajina Bašta, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Height |
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) [1] |
| Playing position |
Forward |
| Club information |
| Current club |
Anderlecht |
| Number |
11 |
| Youth career |
|
Vojvodina |
| Senior career* |
| Years |
Team |
Apps† |
(Gls)† |
| 1999–2003 |
Vojvodina |
43 |
(10) |
| 2003–2004 |
Shakhtar Donetsk |
6 |
(1) |
| 2004–2006 |
Lokomotiv Moscow |
3 |
(0) |
| 2006–2010 |
Standard Liège |
116 |
(52) |
| 2010–2011 |
Liverpool |
10 |
(0) |
| 2011– |
Anderlecht |
19 |
(7) |
| National team‡ |
| 2007– |
Serbia |
42 |
(11) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:39, 28 January 2012 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 08:20, 15 November 2011 (UTC) |
Milan Jovanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Милан Јовановић Лане, born 18 April 1981) is a Serbian footballer who plays for Anderlecht and the Serbia national team.
[edit] Early life
Born the son of Stamenko and Gordana, Jovanović grew up in Bajina Bašta before moving to Valjevo, Novi Sad, and Belgrade in pursuit of a football career.[2]
[edit] Club career
Jovanović made his debut with FK Vojvodina during the 1999–2000 season. He spent most of his early career at Shakhtar Donetsk and Lokomotiv Moscow, before arriving at Standard Liège in 2006. At Standard Liège, Jovanović quickly became a fan favorite, scoring 14 goals in his first season and earning the nickname "the snake" for his fast movement. Another two highly successful seasons in Belgium followed, with Jovanović turning down a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2009 because he was worried he would not play regularly.[3] Jovanović was hugely successful in Belgium and on 13 January 2010, was named as the Jupiler League's Player of the Year. However, the year after, Standard Liege ended the season at the 8th position, with Jovanović managing to score 10 goals in his last season in Belgium.
[edit] Liverpool
Jovanović joined English Premier League club Liverpool F.C. on 8 July 2010 on a free transfer.[4] There had been speculation he would renege on the pre-contract agreement that he had signed after Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez resigned in June 2010.[citation needed] Benítez was reported to be anxious to bring the player to his new club Internazionale, but Jovanović confirmed his intention to honour his contract, and was given squad number 14.[5][6][7] On 29 July 2010, Jovanović made his competitive debut for Liverpool, starting in a 2–0 away win against FK Rabotnički in the Europa League [8] and made his home debut in the second leg.[9] He went on to make his Premier League debut on 15 August 2010, against Arsenal in a 1–1 draw at Anfield.[10] He scored his first goal for Liverpool in the League Cup tie against League Two side Northampton Town at Anfield.[11] After Kenny Dalglish took over as Liverpool manager, in early 2011, Jovanović was rarely called upon, occasionally not even being named to the bench.[citation needed]
[edit] Anderlecht
In August 2011, Jovanović moved to Belgian club R.S.C. Anderlecht, signing a two-year contract.[12][13]
[edit] In popular culture
In October 2011 Jovanović was mentioned in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, where he was described as "one of the greatest football players in the world."[14] Several commentators in the football community expressed surprise at this statement,[15][16] as it is generally accepted that Jovanović's achievements are not enough to afford him this status.[17][18]
[edit] Career statistics
- As of 28 January 2012
| Club |
Season |
League |
Cup |
League Cup |
Europe |
Other[19] |
Total |
| Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
| Shakhtar Donetsk |
2002–03 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
– |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
1 |
| 2003–04 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
– |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| Total |
6 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
– |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
2 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow |
2004 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
– |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| 2005 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
– |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
– |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Standard Liège |
2006–07 |
29 |
14 |
6 |
9 |
– |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
39 |
24 |
| 2007–08 |
31 |
16 |
4 |
2 |
– |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
36 |
18 |
| 2008–09 |
30 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
– |
8 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
40 |
14 |
| 2009–10 |
26 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
– |
11 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
38 |
13 |
| Total |
116 |
52 |
10 |
11 |
– |
24 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
153 |
69 |
| Liverpool |
2010–11 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
2 |
| Total |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
2 |
| Anderlecht |
2011–12 |
19 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
– |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
10 |
| Total |
19 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
– |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
10 |
| Career total |
154 |
60 |
14 |
12 |
1 |
1 |
38 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
210 |
83 |
[edit] International career
He made his debut for the Serbian national team against Finland on 2 June 2007. Serbia won the match 2–0, with Jovanović scoring Serbia's second goal. Jovanović was Serbia's top scorer on the 2010 World Cup Qualifier. On 21 May 2010, he was included by coach Radomir Antić in Serbia's initial 23 man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[20] On 18 June 2010, Jovanović scored his first goal in the FIFA World Cup, against Germany in a Group D match, which Serbia won 1–0.[21]
[edit] International goals
| Jovanović – goals for Serbia |
| # |
Date |
Venue |
Opponent |
Score |
Result |
Competition |
| 1. |
2 June 2007 |
Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland |
 Finland |
0–2 |
0–2 |
UEFA Euro 2008 qual. |
| 2. |
15 October 2008 |
Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria |
 Austria |
0–2 |
1–3 |
2010 World Cup qual. |
| 3. |
19 November 2008 |
Stadion FK Partizan, Beograd, Serbia |
 Bulgaria |
1–0 |
6–1 |
Friendly |
| 4. |
19 November 2008 |
Stadion FK Partizan, Beograd, Serbia |
Bulgaria |
2–1 |
6–1 |
Friendly |
| 5. |
10 February 2009 |
GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus |
 Cyprus |
0–1 |
0–2 |
Friendly |
| 6. |
28 March 2009 |
Stadionul Farul, Constanţa, Romania |
 Romania |
0–1 |
2–3 |
2010 World Cup qual. |
| 7. |
10 June 2009 |
Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |
 Faroe Islands |
0–1 |
0–2 |
2010 World Cup qual. |
| 8. |
10 October 2009 |
Stadion FK Crvena zvezda, Beograd, Serbia |
Romania |
4–0 |
5–0 |
2010 World Cup qual. |
| 9. |
10 October 2009 |
Stadion FK Crvena zvezda, Beograd, Serbia |
Romania |
5–0 |
5–0 |
2010 World Cup qual. |
| 10. |
18 June 2010 |
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
 Germany |
1–0 |
1–0 |
2010 FIFA World Cup |
| 11. |
6 September 2011 |
Stadion FK Partizan, Belgrade, Serbia |
Faroe Islands |
1–0 |
3–1 |
Euro 2012 qual. |
[edit] Honours
- Shakhtar Donetsk
- Lokomotiv Moscow
- Standard Liège
[edit] Individual
[edit] References
- ^ "Premier League Player Profile". Premier League. http://www.premierleague.com/page/PlayerProfile/0,,12306~44566,00.html. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
- ^ Lanetova majka: To, sine moj zlatni; Kurir, 20 June 2010
- ^ "Serbia's Milan Jovanovic to join Liverpool in summer". BBC News. 2010-02-10. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8507355.stm. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ Walsh, Kristian (2010-07-08). "Liverpool announce signing of Milan Jovanovic". The Daily Telegraph (London: Telegraph Media Group). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/7879726/Liverpool-announce-signing-of-Milan-Jovanovic.html. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
- ^ Edwards, John (1 July 2010). "Roy Hodgson targets Gilberto Silva, Brede Hangeland, Rafael van der Vaart and Danny Murphy with Liverpool spending spree". Daily Mail (London). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1290990/Roy-Hodgson-targets-Gilberto-Silva-Brede-Hangeland-Rafael-van-der-Vaart-Danny-Murphy-Liverpool-spending-spree.html.
- ^ http://www.kurir-info.rs/sport/jovanovic-idem-u-liverpul-39875.php
- ^ http://www.goal.com/nl/people/serbia/25435/milan-jovanovi%C4%87/profile
- ^ Vesty, Marc (2010-07-29). "Rabotnicki Skopje 0–2 Liverpool". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8856381.stm. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ^ "Cole shines as Reds cruise". ESPNsoccernet (ESPN). 2010-08-05. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=300953&cc=5739&league=UEFA.EUROPA. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Liverpool 1–1 Arsenal". ESPNsoccernet (ESPN). 2010-08-15. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=293194&cc=5739&league=ENG.1. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
- ^ "Liverpool – Northampton". BBC Sport. 22 September 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/9010076.stm. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
- ^ "Milan Jovanovic signs contract for two seasons" (in dutch). rsca.be (rsca.be). 2011-08-02. http://www.rsca.be/go/nl/article/29957/milan_jovanovic_tekent_contract_voor_twee_seizoenen. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
- ^ "Milan Jovanovic fully completes his move to Anderlecht". BBC Sport (BBC Sport). 2011-08-05. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14221107.stm. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
- ^ "Milan Jovanovic is one of the best soccer players in the world "Neighbours"". www.youtube.com. 18 October 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs-oSNyJ8Ik. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "Aussie soap neighbours declares Milan Jovanovic as one of the greatest soccer players in the world". www.offthepost.info. 18 October 2011. http://www.offthepost.info/blog/2011/10/aussie-soap-neighbours-declares-milan-jovanovic-as-one-of-the-greatest-soccer-players-in-the-world/. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ [www.caughtoffside.com "Neighbours declare Milan Jovanovic the greatest footballer ever"]. www.caughtoffside.com. 18 October 2011. www.caughtoffside.com. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "The page that is also one of the greatest soccer players in the world". www.football365.com. 18 October 2011. http://www.football365.com/mediawatch/7249038/The-Page-That-Is-Also-One-Of-The-Greatest-Soccer-Players-In-The-World. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ "A reds alert in neighbours". www.thesun.co.uk. 18 October 2011. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3878573/A-Reds-alert-in-Neighbours.html. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
- ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Belgian Super Cup, Championship playoff
- ^ "Serbia cut Chelsea pair from World Cup squad". BBC Sport (BBC). 2010-05-21. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676508.stm. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
- ^ Lyon, Sam (2010-06-18). "Germany 0–1 Serbia". BBC Sport (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_21/default.stm. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
[edit] External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Jovanovic, Milan |
| Alternative names |
|
| Short description |
Serbian footballer |
| Date of birth |
18 April 1981 |
| Place of birth |
Bajina Bašta, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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.JPG)
Finland
Austria
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Romania
Faroe Islands
Germany
