Jan-Carlo Simić Explained

Jan-Carlo Simić
Full Name:Jan-Carlo Simić
Birth Date:2 May 2005[1]
Birth Place:Nürtingen, Germany
Height:1.86 m
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Anderlecht
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:SV Hegnach
Youthyears2:2016–2018
Youthclubs2:Stuttgarter Kickers
Youthyears3:2018–2022
Youthclubs3:VfB Stuttgart
Youthyears4:2022–2024
Youthclubs4:AC Milan
Years1:2023–2024
Clubs1:AC Milan
Caps1:4
Goals1:1
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Anderlecht
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:Serbia U16
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Serbia U17
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2022–
Nationalteam3:Serbia U18
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2022–
Nationalteam4:Serbia U19
Nationalcaps4:13
Nationalgoals4:2
Club-Update:23:30, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Jan-Carlo Simić (Serbian: Јан-Карло Симић|Jan-Karlo Simić; born 2 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht. Born in Germany, he represents Serbia at the international youth level.

Early life

Simić was born in Nürtingen, Germany, to Serbian parents.[2] [3]

Club career

Early career

Simić started his youth career at SV Hegnach, then moving to Stuttgarter Kickers in 2016 and local rivals VfB Stuttgart in 2018.[4]

AC Milan

In 2022, Simić was signed by Italian club AC Milan on a reported €1 million fee, joining the under-19 Primavera team.[5] During the 2023–24 season, he started featuring for the first team, playing in some summer-friendly games, including those against Real Madrid and Juventus.[6]

On 17 December 2023, in his Serie A debut for the Rossoneri, Simić scored a goal after coming on as a substitute in the 24th minute for the injured Tommaso Pobega, contributing to a 3–0 victory against Monza.[7] [8]

Anderlecht

On 23 July 2024, Simić joined Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht on a permanent deal,[9] [10] for a fee reported to be in the region of €3 million, with a 20% sell-on clause in favor of AC Milan;[11] he signed a five-year contract with the Belgian club.

International career

Eligible to play for Germany, Simić chose to represent Serbia at international level, being part of the squad that played in the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[5]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AC Milan2023–24Serie A41200061
Career total4120000061

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jan-Carlo Simic. Corriere dello Sport - Stadio.
  2. Web site: Simic, chi è il giovane difensore del Milan che ha segnato all'esordio in serie A. La Repubblica . it . 17 December 2023 . 18 December 2023 .
  3. Web site: Milan, alla scoperta di Simic: dal 'battesimo' col Real Madrid al futuro. Calciomercato.com . it . 18 October 2023 . 18 December 2023 .
  4. News: Bergonzini . Elmar . 23 August 2022 . Milan, rinforzo in Primavera: arriva Simic dallo Stoccarda . it . 17 December 2023.
  5. Web site: SKY Sport . it . 1 December 2023 . 1 December 2023 . Milan, chi è Jan-Carlo Simic: il profilo del centrale classe 2005.
  6. Web site: Chi è Jan-Carlo Simic, il giovane difensore del Milan che può alleviare l'emergenza infortuni. Goal.com . it . 1 December 2023 . 1 December 2023 .
  7. Web site: 2023-12-17 . Milan ease to 3-0 win over Monza . 2023-12-18 . Reuters.
  8. News: Riggio . Salvatore . 17 December 2023 . Chi è Jan-Carlo Simic, difensore del Milan in gol al debutto contro il Monza . it . . 17 December 2023.
  9. Web site: 23 July 2024 . Jan-Carlo Simić leaves AC Milan: the official statement . 23 July 2024 . www.acmilan.com . AC Milan.
  10. Web site: 23 July 2024 . Anderlecht sign Jan-Carlo Simić from AC Milan . 23 July 2024 . www.rsca.be . RSC Anderlecht.
  11. Web site: D'Amato . Claudio . 23 July 2024 . Simic dal Milan all'Anderlecht, Romero all'Alaves: ufficiali le cessioni . 23 July 2024 . Goal.com . it-IT.