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

Luka Jovanović
Personal information
Full name Luka Jovanović
Date of birth (2005-05-20) 20 May 2005 (age 18)
Place of birth Adelaide, Australia
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Adelaide United
Number 17
Youth career
2015–2022 Adelaide United[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Adelaide United NPL[2] 32 (23)
2022– Adelaide United 27 (7)
International career
2023– Australia U20 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 March 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 September 2023

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] Jovanović 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, Jovanović scored his first goal in senior football for Adelaide United in their 4–2 win over the Newcastle Jets.[6][7]

International career edit

Jovanović is eligible to represent Australia through birth or Serbia through his parents at international level.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "Player statistics for Luka Jovanović". Gameday.
  2. ^ "Player statistics for Luka Jovanović". Gameday.
  3. ^ "Reds promote promising duo to senior mens squad". Adelaide United. 5 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC". KEEPUP. A-League Men. 6 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Celebration of Football 2022 The Award Winners". Football SA. 10 October 2022.
  6. ^ "DREAM-COME-TRUE FOR JOVANOVIĆ WITH MAIDEN GOAL". Adelaide United. 11 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Goodwin, Irankunda propel Adelaide past Jets in ALM". The West Australian. 11 March 2023.
  8. ^ "The Wanderers star mentoring an Adelaide young gun who's also eligible to represent a European giant". KEEPUP. A-League Men. 21 April 2023.

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