Luke Ivanovic Explained

Luke Ivanovic
Fullname:Luke Ivanovic
Birth Date:6 June 2000
Birth Place:Picton, Australia
Height:189cm
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Lahti
Clubnumber:15
Youthclubs1:Football NSW Institute
Youthyears2:2014
Youthclubs2:APIA Leichhardt
Youthyears3:2015–2018
Youthclubs3:Bonnyrigg White Eagles
Youthyears4:2018–2021
Youthclubs4:Sydney FC
Years1:2017–2018
Caps1:17
Goals1:2
Years2:2018–2021
Caps2:29
Goals2:3
Years3:2018–2021
Caps3:36
Goals3:2
Years4:2021–2022
Caps4:20
Goals4:4
Years5:2022–2024
Caps5:24
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Caps6:16
Goals6:5
Club-Update:14 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:4 May 2018

Luke Ivanovic (born 6 June 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Veikkausliiga side Lahti.

Early years

Ivanovic started playing football with the Football NSW Institute and APIA Leichhardt.

Club career

Bonnyrigg White Eagles

In March 2017, at the age of 16, Ivanovic made his senior debut for Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the opening game of the 2017 NPL NSW Men's 1 season against Sydney Olympic.[1] [2]

Sydney FC

Ivanovic joined A-League club Sydney FC in 2018.[3] In January 2019, following a couple of senior appearances from the bench and based on his Y-League form, the club signed Ivanovic to a senior contract until the end of the 2018–19 A-League season.[4] The following month he made his starting debut against Melbourne City, scoring his first goal for the club.[5] [6] At the end of the season he signed a one-year contract extension until the end of the 2019–20 A-League season.[7] In December 2019, he signed a contract extension with the club, until the end of the 2021–22 A-League season.[8] In July 2021, with one year left remaining on his contract, Sydney FC allowed Ivanovic to leave to allow him to receive more regular game time.[9]

Brisbane Roar

A few weeks after leaving Sydney FC, Ivanovic signed with Brisbane Roar on a multi-year contract.[10]

Perth Glory

Ivanovic signed for Perth Glory in September 2022.[11]

In February 2024, it was confirmed that he would be leaving to join a club overseas.[12]

FC Lahti

On 6 February 2024, Ivanovic moved to Finland and signed a one-year deal with FC Lahti in Veikkausliiga.[13]

Personal life

Ivanovic was born to two Serbian parents and grew up in Picton, south-west of Sydney.[3]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sydney FC2018–19A-League1110050161
2019–20A-League1410040181
2020–21A-League1300000130
Total382000090472
Brisbane Roar2021–22A-League Men204111200227
2022–23A-League Men00400040
Total204511200267
Perth Glory2022–23A-League Men110100000120
2023–24A-League Men131000000131
Total241100000251
Lahti2024Veikkausliiga1653340238
Career total981294529012118

Honours

Club

Sydney FC

Notes and References

  1. News: Teenager debuts for first-grade football team. Tricia. Hamilton. The Daily Telegraph. 27 March 2017.
  2. News: Luke Ivanovic makes Bonnyrigg debut. Chris. Boulous. Fairfield Champion. 29 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Master and apprentice: Ninkovic's helping hand to youngster. John. Davidson. SBS. The World Game. 5 September 2020.
  4. Web site: Sydney FC Sign Three Young Prospects. 8 January 2019. Sydney FC.
  5. Web site: Ivanovic Surprises Parents With Starting Debut. Sydney FC. 6 February 2019.
  6. Web site: Sydney FC prospect Ivanovic keen to repay Corica's faith. Kieran. Francis. Goal. 29 March 2019.
  7. Web site: Signings news: Teenage attacker commits to Sydney FC. John. Greco. A-League. 24 June 2019.
  8. Web site: Sydney FC Secure Next Generation Of Sky Blues. Sydney FC. 5 December 2019.
  9. Web site: Bright Prospect Yazbek Signs As We Say Thanks Luke. Sydney FC. 20 July 2021.
  10. Web site: Roar complete Luke Ivanovic capture. 5 August 2021. Brisbane Roar.
  11. Web site: Morgan . Gareth . 2022-09-14 . Striker Ivanovic added to Glory squad . 2024-02-05 . Perth Glory.
  12. Web site: Morgan . Gareth . 2024-02-05 . Ivanovic departs club by mutual consent . 2024-02-05 . Perth Glory.
  13. https://fclahti.fi/uutiset/luke-ivanovic-siirtyy-fc-lahteen/ Luke Ivanovic siirtyy FC Lahteen
  14. News: Football Federation Australia. Sydney FC set new Australian record with Grand Final success. 1 September 2020. 1 September 2020.