Vladimir Kovačević (footballer, born 1992)
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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 November 1992 | ||
| 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 | |||
| –2010 | Vojvodina | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Vojvodina | 5 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | → Hajduk Kula (loan) | 17 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | → Proleter Novi Sad (loan) | 30 | (1) |
| 2013–2016 | Spartak Subotica | 82 | (4) |
| 2016 | Vojvodina | 16 | (2) |
| 2017–2020 | Kortrijk | 35 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | → Sheriff Tiraspol (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2020–2022 | Vojvodina | 27 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Mladost GAT | 18 | (0) |
| 2023– | Dynamo Makhachkala | 44 | (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 25 May 2024 | |||
Career
Kovačević is a product of Vojvodina youth system.
Vojvodina
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
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
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
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
On 1 June 2016, Kovačević re-signed for Vojvodina, on a three-year-deal.[4]
Kortrijk
After 6 months in Vojvodina, on 28 January 2017, Kovačević signed four-and-a-half-year-deal with Belgian side Kortrijk.[5]
Sheriff Tiraspol
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
On 27 July 2020, Kovačević signed a two-year-deal with Vojvodina.[7]
International career
Kovačević made his international debut for the Serbia national team in an friendly 3–0 loss to Qatar.[8]
Career statistics
- As of 25 May 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[lower-alpha 1] | 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[lower-alpha 1] | 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[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | – | 15 | 1 | |
| 2019 | Moldovan Super Liga | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | – | 1[lower-alpha 3] | 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[lower-alpha 4] | 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 | |||
| 2022–23 | Russian First League | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 32 | 1 | |||
| Total | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 98 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 99 | 13 | ||
- Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
- Three appearances in the UEFA Champions League, two appearances in the UEFA Europa League
- Appearance in Supercupa Moldovei
- Appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
References
- "New Centre Back". www.fc-sheriff.com. FC Sheriff Tiraspol. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- Hajduk Kula – Red Star 2:0, October 2010 31 October 2010
- Kovačević u Spartaku, Nikolić u OFK-i at sportske.net, 4 August 2013 (in Serbian)
- VLADIMIR KOVAČEVIĆ PONOVO KOD KUĆE at FK Vojvodina official website, 1 June 2016 (in Serbian)
- Kovačević komt Veekaa versterken at K.V. Kortrijk official website, 28 January 2017 (in Dutch)
- "Спасибо, Владимир Ковачевич". fc-sheriff.com/ (in Russian). FC Sheriff Tiraspol. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- Subotin, Miloš. "Владимир Ковачевић поново код куће". ФК Војводина (in Serbian). Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- "Qatar - Serbia live - 29 September 2016". 29 September 2016.
External links
- Vladimir Kovačević at Soccerway
- Vladimir Kovačević stats at utakmica.rs (in Serbian)
- Vladimir Kovačević at FootballDatabase.eu
- Vladimir Kovačević at Soccerbase
- Vladimir Kovačević – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Vladimir Kovačević at National-Football-Teams.com
- Vladimir Kovačević at WorldFootball.net