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Vladimir Kovačević (footballer, born 1992)

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Vladimir Kovačević
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-11-11) 11 November 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Odžaci, FR Yugoslavia
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Dynamo Makhachkala
Number 55
Youth career
0000–2010 Vojvodina
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Vojvodina 5 (0)
2010–2011Hajduk Kula (loan) 17 (1)
2012–2013Proleter Novi Sad (loan) 30 (1)
2013–2016 Spartak Subotica 82 (4)
2016 Vojvodina 16 (2)
2017–2020 Kortrijk 35 (2)
2018–2019Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) 15 (2)
2020–2022 Vojvodina 27 (0)
2022–2023 Mladost GAT 18 (0)
2023– Dynamo Makhachkala 45 (2)
International career
2008–2009 Serbia U17
2009–2010 Serbia U18 2 (0)
2014 Serbia U21 1 (0)
2016 Serbia 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 September 2024

Vladimir Kovačević (Serbian Cyrillic: Владимир Ковачевић, born 11 November 1992) is a Serbian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Russian club Dynamo Makhachkala.[1]

Career

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Kovačević is a product of Vojvodina youth system.

Vojvodina

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He made his professional debut for Vojvodina against Javor in May 2010, but due to extremely strong competition for two central defender positions, he never managed to make an impact at the club.

Hajduk Kula

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Kovačević was loaned to another Serbian SuperLiga side Hajduk Kula for 2010–11 season. There he didn't make an instant impact, but as the season progressed, he established himself as one of the club's top defenders. He scored his first senior goal against Red Star Belgrade in surprise 2–0 home win.[2]

Proleter Novi Sad

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After loan return from Hajduk, Kovačević spent an entire season 2011–12 trying to break into the first team, but has only made 3 league appearances. Next season he was loaned out to local Serbian First League side Proleter Novi Sad.

Spartak Subotica

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At the beginning of August 2013 Kovačević signed with Serbian SuperLiga side Spartak Subotica.[3] During his stay, Vladimir finally managed to break into the first team. In three seasons, he reached two Serbian Cup semifinals with the club(in 2013–14 and 2015–16). Kovačević was primarily used as a center-back, but was equally successful when deployed as a defensive midfielder. His above-par performances drew attention of multiple clubs, including his former club Vojvodina.

Second spell at Vojvodina

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On 1 June 2016, Kovačević re-signed for Vojvodina, on a three-year deal.[4]

Kortrijk

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After 6 months in Vojvodina, on 28 January 2017, Kovačević signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Belgian side Kortrijk.[5]

Sheriff Tiraspol

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On 20 June 2018, Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol announced they had signed Kovačević on loan from Kortrijk.[1] Kovačević left Sheriff Tiraspol a year later when his loan expired, having played 24 games and scoring three goals.[6]

Third spell at Vojvodina

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On 27 July 2020, Kovačević signed a two-year deal with Vojvodina.[7]

International career

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Kovačević made his international debut for the Serbia national team in an friendly 3–0 loss to Qatar.[8]

Career statistics

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As of match played 2 October 2024
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Vojvodina 2009–10 Serbian SuperLiga 2 0 2 0
2011–12 Serbian SuperLiga 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2013–14 Serbian SuperLiga 1[a] 0 1 0
Total 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0
Hajduk Kula (loan) 2010–11 Serbian SuperLiga 17 1 0 0 17 1
Proleter Novi Sad (loan) 2012–13 Serbian SuperLiga 30 1 1 0 31 1
Spartak Subotica 2013–14 Serbian SuperLiga 27 3 4 0 31 3
2014–15 Serbian SuperLiga 22 0 3 0 25 0
2015–16 Serbian SuperLiga 33 1 4 0 37 1
Total 82 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 93 4
Vojvodina 2016–17 Serbian SuperLiga 16 2 0 0 5[a] 0 21 2
Kortrijk 2016–17 Belgian Pro League 10 1 10 1
2017–18 Belgian Pro League 20 1 2 0 22 1
2019–20 Belgian Pro League 5 0 2 0 7 0
Total 35 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 39 2
Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) 2018 Moldovan Super Liga 8 0 2 1 5[b] 0 15 1
2019 Moldovan Super Liga 7 2 3 0 1[c] 0 11 2
Total 15 2 5 1 5 0 1 0 26 3
Vojvodina 2020–21 Serbian SuperLiga 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
2021–22 Serbian SuperLiga 18 0 4 0 4[d] 0 26 0
Total 27 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 35 0
Mladost GAT 2022–23 Serbian SuperLiga 18 0 0 0 18 0
Dynamo Makhachkala 2022–23 Russian First League 12 1 12 1
2023–24 Russian First League 32 1 0 0 32 1
2024–25 Russian Premier League 1 0 2 0 3 0
Total 45 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 47 2
Career total 99 13 2 0 0 0 1 0 102 13
  1. ^ a b Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Three appearances in the UEFA Champions League, two appearances in the UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearance in Supercupa Moldovei
  4. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League

References

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  1. ^ a b "New Centre Back". www.fc-sheriff.com. FC Sheriff Tiraspol. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  2. ^ Hajduk Kula – Red Star 2:0, October 2010 31 October 2010
  3. ^ Kovačević u Spartaku, Nikolić u OFK-i at sportske.net, 4 August 2013 (in Serbian)
  4. ^ VLADIMIR KOVAČEVIĆ PONOVO KOD KUĆE at FK Vojvodina official website, 1 June 2016 (in Serbian)
  5. ^ Kovačević komt Veekaa versterken at K.V. Kortrijk official website, 28 January 2017 (in Dutch)
  6. ^ "Спасибо, Владимир Ковачевич". fc-sheriff.com/ (in Russian). FC Sheriff Tiraspol. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  7. ^ Subotin, Miloš. "Владимир Ковачевић поново код куће". ФК Војводина (in Serbian). Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Vladimir Kovačević, international football player". EU-football.info. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
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