Andrija Kaluđerović

Andrija Kaluđerović (Serbian Cyrillic: Андрија Калуђеровић; born 5 July 1987) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Žalgiris.

Andrija Kaluđerović
Kaluđerović with Beijing Guoan in 2012
Personal information
Full name Andrija Kaluđerović
Date of birth (1987-07-05) 5 July 1987
Place of birth Bačka Topola, SR Serbia,
SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 FK Žalgiris
Youth career
FK Žalgiris
OFK Beograd
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2008 OFK Beograd 52 (12)
2004 → Njegoš Lovćenac (loan) 1 (0)
2005 → Mačva Šabac (loan) 1 (0)
2005 → Hajduk Beograd (loan) 13 (5)
2006 → Spartak Subotica (loan) 30 (11)
2007 → Radnički Pirot (loan) 1 (0)
2009–2010 Rad 45 (21)
2010–2012 Red Star Belgrade 43 (19)
2012–2014 Beijing Guoan 11 (2)
2012–2013 → Racing Santander (loan) 18 (3)
2013 → Vojvodina (loan) 15 (5)
2014 → AEL Limassol (loan) 18 (5)
2014 Thun 12 (2)
2015 Brisbane Roar 10 (5)
2015 Al-Shahania 8 (6)
2016 Rad 15 (6)
2016 Žalgiris 19 (20)
2017 Port 9 (3)
2017–2018 Wellington Phoenix 23 (9)
2018 Olimpija Ljubljana 0 (0)
2018 Delhi Dynamos 12 (1)
2019 Inter Zaprešić 8 (0)
2019 → RFS (loan) 10 (2)
2020 Rad 9 (7)
2020– Žalgiris 8 (3)
National team
2005 Serbia and Montenegro U19[lower-alpha 1] 1 (0)
2007 Serbia U21 7 (2)
2008 Serbia U23 2 (0)
2010–2011 Serbia 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 October 2020

Club career

On 13 December 2003, aged 16, Kaluđerović made his senior debut for OFK Beograd under manager Stevica Kuzmanovski, coming on as an injury-time substitute for Hristijan Kirovski in a 1–1 away league draw against Budućnost Banatski Dvor. He spent the majority of the following three seasons on loan to various clubs, most notably Spartak Subotica in the Serbian First League. In the 2009 winter transfer window, Kaluđerović moved from OFK Beograd to fellow Serbian SuperLiga club Rad.

Red Star Belgrade

In August 2010, Kaluđerović signed a three-year contract with Red Star Belgrade. He was the league's joint top scorer in the 2010–11 season, alongside Ivica Iliev, with 13 goals. In February 2012, Kaluđerović was transferred to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan for an undisclosed fee.

In July 2013, Kaluđerović returned to Serbia and joined Vojvodina on a season-long loan.[1] His loan was later transferred to Cypriot club AEL Limassol in January 2014.[2]

Brisbane Roar

On 29 January 2015, Brisbane Roar announced that they had acquired the services of the Serbian for the remainder of the 2014–15 A-League, with an option to an extension at the end of the season. Upon his arrival to the club, Kaluđerović said that it had been a desire of his to play in Australia for the Roar since facing them in the 2012 AFC Champions League, then with Beijing Guoan.[3] He scored his first goal on his debut for the side in a 2–0 win over Central Coast Mariners. On 30 May 2015, Kaluđerović was released by new manager John Aloisi as his contract expired.

Wellington Phoenix

On 15 August 2017, it was announced that Kaluđerović would be returning to the A-League to play for the Wellington Phoenix on a one-year deal.[4] He was the team's top scorer in the 2017–18 season with nine goals.

Olimpija Ljubljana

In June 2018, Kaluđerović joined Slovenian champions Olimpija Ljubljana, signing a two-year deal.[5] He, however, spent just two months at the club, failing to make his official debut.

Delhi Dynamos

In August 2018, Kaluđerović signed with Indian Super League club Delhi Dynamos.[6]

Inter Zaprešić

In January 2019, Kaluđerović signed with Croatian club Inter Zaprešić.[7] In an interview, Kaludjerovic said that "The quality of the players [in the Croatian league] is similar, but they have a stronger league. They are much more organized, the pitches are better, they respect the payments of players, they have equalized the status of domestic and foreign, there are no rigged matches, rigged refereeing, all matches are broadcast on television".[8]

International career

In UEFA competitions, Kaluđerović was capped for Serbia and Montenegro at under-19 level and Serbia at under-21 level. He was subsequently selected to represent Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics,[9] but failed to make any appearances.

In April 2010, Kaluđerović made his full international debut for Serbia in a friendly match against Japan.[10] He received his second call-up to the team for two friendlies against Mexico and Honduras in November 2011, appearing in both games.

Personal life

In January 2010, Kaluđerović married TV host Milica Stanišić.[11]

Statistics
As of 18 January 2019[12]

Club
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
OFK Beograd 2003–04 10000010
2004–05 00100010
2005–06 10100020
2006–07 1150010125
2007–08 28731—318
2008–09 1102121152
Total 521272316215
Spartak Subotica (loan) 2005–06 199——199
2006–07 112—112
Total 3011—3011
Radnički Pirot (loan) 2006–07 1011—21
Rad 2008–09 16400—164
2009–10 291711—3018
Total 452111—4622
Red Star Belgrade 2010–11 281357003320
2011–12 15631432210
Total 431988435530
Beijing Guoan 2012 1120060172
Racing Santander (loan) 2012–13 18322—205
Vojvodina (loan) 2013–14 1552241218
AEL Limassol (loan) 2013–14 18510—195
Thun 2014–15 12230—152
Brisbane Roar 2014–15 1050062167
Rad 2015–16 15600—156
Žalgiris 2016 192033202423
Port 2017 93—93
Wellington Phoenix 2017–18 23900—239
Olimpija Ljubljana 2018–19 00000000
Delhi Dynamos 2018–19 12100—121
Career total 3331242819257386150

International
National teamYearAppsGoals
Serbia 201010
201120
Total30

Honours

Club
OFK Beograd
Žalgiris

Individual

Notes
  1. Only official UEFA matches included

References
  1. "ANDRIJA KALUĐEROVIĆ U VOJVODINI" (in Serbian). fkvojvodina.rs. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  2. "KALUĐEROVIĆ NA KIPRU" (in Serbian). fkvojvodina.rs. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  3. "New striker's Aussie dream". brisbaneroar.com.au. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. "Wellington Phoenix sign Serbian striker Andrija Kaludjerovic". stuff.co.nz. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  5. "Andrija Kaluđerović to score goals for Olimpija". rtvslo.si. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  6. "Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos sign striker Andrija Kaluderovic". Hindustan Times. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  7. "DOŠAO ANDRIJA KALUĐEROVIĆ" (in Croatian). inter.hr. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  8. Intervju sa Zvezdinim napadačem koji je igrao po CELOM SVETU! crvenazvezdainfo.com
  9. "Đukić odredio konačan sastav" (in Serbian). b92.net. 7 August 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  10. ""Jelen orlovi" preleteli Osaku" (in Serbian). sportskacentrala.com. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  11. "Udaje se voditeljka Milica Stanišić" (in Serbian). crvenitepih.com. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  12. Andrija Kaluđerović at Soccerway
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