Stefan Savić
Encyclopedia
Stefan Savić is a Montenegrin footballer who plays for Manchester City
in the Premier League. A centre-back who primarily plays on the right side of the pitch, he is regarded as a promising young prospect.
. According to Savić, he had agreed to join Arsenal
in the summer, but the transfer never went through.
On 29 August 2010, it was announced that Savić had signed for Partizan
on a four-year contract and was given the number 15 shirt.
in a £6 million move.
He made his debut against Swansea City
on the 15th August 2011 and came on as a subsitute making a solid start to to his career at Eastlands
.
On 1 October 2011, he came off the bench and scored his first goal for the club in a 4–0 victory away to Blackburn Rovers
, heading in the fourth goal off a corner from Samir Nasri
.
at every youth level including U-17
, U-19
and U-21
teams. He made his international debut for the senior team
in a friendly match against Northern Ireland
on 11 August 2010.
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Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
in the Premier League. A centre-back who primarily plays on the right side of the pitch, he is regarded as a promising young prospect.
Career in Serbia
Savić began his professional career with BSK Borča during the 2008–09 season. In early 2010, he was on a 10-day trial with ArsenalArsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. According to Savić, he had agreed to join Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in the summer, but the transfer never went through.
On 29 August 2010, it was announced that Savić had signed for Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
on a four-year contract and was given the number 15 shirt.
Manchester City
On 6 July 2011, Savić signed a four-year contract for Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
in a £6 million move.
He made his debut against Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on the 15th August 2011 and came on as a subsitute making a solid start to to his career at Eastlands
City of Manchester Stadium
The City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England – also known as the Etihad Stadium for sponsorship purposes– is the home ground of...
.
On 1 October 2011, he came off the bench and scored his first goal for the club in a 4–0 victory away to Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, heading in the fourth goal off a corner from Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri is a French international footballer who plays for English club Manchester City in the Premier League and the France national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. Nasri is known for his technical...
.
International career
Savić has represented his countryMontenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
at every youth level including U-17
Montenegro national under-17 football team
The Montenegro national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Montenegro and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro...
, U-19
Montenegro national under-19 football team
The Montenegro national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Montenegro and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro. The team competes in the European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year....
and U-21
Montenegro national under-21 football team
The Montenegro national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Montenegro and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro...
teams. He made his international debut for the senior team
Montenegro national football team
The Montenegro national football team represents Montenegro in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro, the governing body for football in Montenegro...
in a friendly match against Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
on 11 August 2010.
Club
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Serbian First League
Serbian First League is the name for the second tier in Serbia's football league. The league is operated by the Football Association of Serbia. 18 teams are set to compete in this league for the 2009-10 season...
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2009–10 Serbian Superliga
-League table:-Results:...
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Serbian Superliga
Serbian SuperLiga is a Serbian professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Serbian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Serbian First League...
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2010–11 Serbian Superliga
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|rowspan="1"|Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
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2011–12 Premier League
The 2011–12 Premier League is the twentieth season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2011–12 fixtures were announced on 17 June 2011 at 9:00 BST. The season began on 13 August 2011 and is due to end on 13 May 2012...
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Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
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International goals
- Scores and results list Montenegro's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 10 August 2011 Loro Boriçi Stadium, Shkodër ShkodërShkodër , is a city located on Lake of Shkoder in northwestern Albania in the District of Shkodër, of which it is the capital. It is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre. Shkodër's estimated population is 90,000; if the...
1–1 2–3 Friendly Exhibition gameAn exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...2. 2–1
Club
- BSK Borča
- Serbian First LeagueSerbian First LeagueSerbian First League is the name for the second tier in Serbia's football league. The league is operated by the Football Association of Serbia. 18 teams are set to compete in this league for the 2009-10 season...
: 2008–09Serbian First LeagueSerbian First League is the name for the second tier in Serbia's football league. The league is operated by the Football Association of Serbia. 18 teams are set to compete in this league for the 2009-10 season...
- Serbian First League
- PartizanFK PartizanFudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
- Serbian SuperLigaSerbian SuperligaSerbian SuperLiga is a Serbian professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Serbian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Serbian First League...
: 2010–112010–11 Serbian Superliga-League table:-Results:... - Serbian CupSerbian CupThe Serbian Cup is the national football cup of Serbia. For sponsorship reasons it is referred to in the media as Lav Cup of Serbia since 2007.The winner of the competition gets a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying round.-Sponsorship:...
: 2010–112010–11 Serbian CupThe Serbian Cup 2010–11 is fifth season of the Serbian national football tournament. The competition started on 1 September 2010 and concluded with the Final on 11 May 2011. Partizan Belgrade won the title 2-1 over FK Vojvodina in controversial fashion...
- Serbian SuperLiga
External links
- Stefan Savić at Srbijafudbal.net
- Stefan Savić at Transfermarkt.de