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 Sokol Saratov.^[1]

Vladimir Kovačević

Personal information
Date of birth	(1992-11-11) 11 November 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Odžaci, FR Yugoslavia
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Sokol Saratov
Number	5
Youth career
0000–2010	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)
2023–2024	Dynamo Makhachkala	45	(2)
2025–	Sokol Saratov	13	(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 as of 24 May 2025

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 a 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]

Sokol Saratov

On 16 January 2025, Kovačević signed with Sokol Saratov in Russian First League.^[8]

International career

Kovačević made his international debut for the Serbia national team in an friendly 3–0 loss to Qatar.^[9]

Career statistics

As of match played 2 October 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[a]	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[a]	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[b]	0	—		15	1
	2019	Moldovan Super Liga	7	2	3	0	—		1[c]	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[d]	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
	2023–24	Russian First League	32	1	0	0	—		—		32	1
	2024–25	Russian Premier League	1	0	2	0	—		—		3	0
	Total		45	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	47	2
Career total			99	13	2	0	0	0	1	0	102	13

1. Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
2. Three appearances in the UEFA Champions League, two appearances in the UEFA Europa League
3. Appearance in Supercupa Moldovei
4. Appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League