Luka Jovanovic
| 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 | |||
Luka Jovanovic (born 20 May 2005) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for A-League Men club Adelaide United.[3]
Club career
[edit]He 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
[edit]Jovanovic 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