Milutin Osmajić Explained

Milutin Osmajić
Full Name:Milutin Osmajić
Birth Date:1999 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Podgorica, FR Yugoslavia
Height:1.86 m
Position:Winger, forward
Currentclub:Preston North End
Clubnumber:28
Youthclubs1:Sutjeska Nikšić
Years1:2018–2021
Clubs1:Sutjeska Nikšić
Caps1:82
Goals1:18
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Cádiz B
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:Cádiz
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Bandırmaspor (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:7
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Vizela (loan)
Caps5:31
Goals5:8
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Preston North End
Caps6:31
Goals6:8
Nationalyears1:2018–
Nationalteam1:Montenegro U21
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalyears2:2020–
Nationalteam2:Montenegro
Nationalcaps2:20
Nationalgoals2:2
Club-Update:9 April 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:19:53, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

Milutin Osmajić (Милутин Осмајић; born 25 July 1999) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Preston North End and the Montenegro national team.

Club career

Osmajić began his career with FK Sutjeska Nikšić, making his senior debut in March 2018. He helped his side to win the 2018–19 Montenegrin First League, and was also the club's second-best goalscorer in 2020–21, with 13 goals.

On 9 July 2021, Osmajić signed a three-year deal with La Liga side Cádiz CF.[1] He made his top tier debut on 14 August, coming on in the 70th minute for Anthony Lozano in a 1–1 draw with Levante UD.

On 31 January 2022, Osmajić was loaned to Turkish side Bandırmaspor until June.[2] On 10 August, he switched teams and countries again after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with Portuguese Primeira Liga side F.C. Vizela.[3]

On 1 September 2023, Osmajić signed for EFL Championship club Preston North End on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee reported to be a club record for Preston.[4] [5] His first goal came as the match-winner against Birmingham City on 19 September 2023 and allowed Preston to retain their spot at the top of the Championship.[6] On 9 April 2024 he came on as a late substitute in a home game against Huddersfield and scored a hat-trick in six minutes to cement a 4–1 win.[7]

International career

Osmajić made his international debut for Montenegro on 11 November 2020 in a friendly match against Kazakhstan.[8]

Career statistics

Club

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sutjeska Nikšić2017–18Montenegrin First League13200132
2018–19Montenegrin First League2320010242
2019–20Montenegrin First League1210010131
2020–21Montenegrin First League341311103614
Total8218113!08619
Cádiz B2021–22Segunda División RFEF2020
Cádiz2021–22La Liga10031131
2022–23La Liga000000
2023–24La Liga100010
Total1103114!1
Bandırmaspor (loan)2021–22TFF First League13710147
Vizela (loan)2022–23Primeira Liga3182020358
Preston North End2023–24Championship3681000378
Career total1573772203018839

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Montenegro202010
202190
202231
202341
Total172

International goals

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 28 March 2022 1–0 1–0 Friendly
2. 12 October 2023 3–1 3–2

Honours

Sutjeska

2018–19

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Milutin Osmajić, polivalencia y olfato goleador. Milutin Osmajić, versatility and goalscoring touch. Cádiz CF. es. 9 July 2021. 31 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Osmajic se marcha cedido al Bandirmaspor turco. Osmajic moves out on loan to Turkish Bandirmaspor. Cádiz CF. es. 31 January 2022. 31 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Milutin Osmajic jugará cedido en el Vizela portugués. Milutin Osmajic will play on loan at Portuguese Vizela. Cádiz CF. es. 10 August 2022. 10 August 2022.
  4. News: Preston bring in striker Osmajic and winger Millar . BBC Sport . 1 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Milutin Osmajic confirmed as PNE break transfer record to sign Cadiz striker. 1 September 2023.
  6. News: Osmajic winner extends Preston's unbeaten run . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-09-24.
  7. News: Preston win to raise Huddersfield drop fears . 2024-04-09 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  8. Web site: Montenegro-Kazakhstan | UEFA Nations League. UEFA.com. 11 November 2020.