| Luka Jovanovic | |
| Fullname: | Luka Jovanovic |
| Birth Date: | 20 May 2005 |
| Birth Place: | Adelaide, Australia |
| Position: | Striker |
| Currentclub: | Adelaide United |
| Clubnumber: | 9 |
| Youthyears1: | 2015–2022 |
| Youthclubs1: | Adelaide United[1] |
| Years1: | 2022– |
| Caps1: | 39 |
| Goals1: | 33 |
| Clubs1: | Adelaide United NPL[2] |
| Years2: | 2022– |
| Caps2: | 38 |
| Goals2: | 9 |
| Clubs2: | Adelaide United |
| Nationalyears1: | 2023– |
| Nationalteam1: | Australia U20 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 11 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 4 |
| Club-Update: | 29 November 2024 |
| Nationalteam-Update: | 30 September 2024 |
Luka Jovanovic (born 20 May 2005) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for A-League Men club Adelaide United.[3]
He made his professional debut in an A-League Men's match for Adelaide United against Western United on 6 November 2022, as a substitute in a 4–2 win.[4] Jovanovic was awarded the John Aloisi Rising Star award for his performances for Adelaide United NPL in the National Premier Leagues SA over the 2022 season.[5] On 11 March 2023, Jovanovic scored his first goal in senior football for Adelaide United in their 4–2 win over the Newcastle Jets.[6] [7]
After a strong 2024 Australia Cup campaign, Jovanovic opened his account early into the 2024-25 A-League season, scoring against the reigning premiers Central Coast only ten minutes into Adelaide's first match.
Jovanovic is eligible to represent Australia through birth or Serbia through his parents at international level.[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Adelaide United | 2022–23 | A-League Men | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2023–24 | A-League Men | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25 | A-League Men | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 34 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 10 | |||