Kristian Popovic

Kristian Popovic (born 14 August 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Macarthur.^[1]

Kristian Popovic

Personal information
Full name	Kristian Popovic
Date of birth	(2001-08-14) 14 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Sydney, Australia
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team	Macarthur FC
Number	14
Youth career
	Sydney United 58
	Western Sydney Wanderers
2018–2019	Perth Glory
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019	Perth Glory NPL	8	(0)
2019–2020	Perth Glory	19	(2)
2020–2021	Xanthi	2	(0)
2021–2022	NK Rudeš	5	(0)
2021–2022	→ NK Kurilovec (loan)	5	(0)
2022–2023	NK Međimurje	13	(0)
2023–	Macarthur FC	10	(0)
International career‡
2019	Australia U-20	4	(0)
2021	Australia U-23	2	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Australia AFF U-19 Youth Championship 2019 Vietnam U-20 Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 30 July 2021

Club career

Perth Glory

On 18 April 2019, at 17 years of age, Kristian Popovic made his first appearance for Perth Glory coming on as a substitute for Jake Brimmer.^[2] On 19 October 2019, Popovic scored his first professional goal, coming against Western United in a 1–1 draw.^[3]

Career statistics

As of 18 April 2019

Club	Season	Division	League		Cup		Continental		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Perth Glory	2018–19	A-League	1	0	—		—		1	0

Personal life

Popovic is the son of former Crystal Palace and Socceroos player, and current Socceroos coach, Tony Popovic, and the older brother of Perth Glory player Gabriel Popovic.^[4]

Honours

Australia U20

• AFF U-19 Youth Championship: 2019^[5]