Nikola Đurđić Explained

Nikola Đurđić
Birth Date:1 April 1986
Birth Place:Pirot, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia
Height:1.86 m
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Radnički Pirot
Years1:2004–2006
Clubs1:Radnički Pirot
Caps1:30
Goals1:6
Years2:2006–2008
Clubs2:Voždovac
Caps2:63
Goals2:15
Years3:2009–2012
Clubs3:Haugesund
Caps3:97
Goals3:46
Years4:2012
Clubs4:Helsingborg (loan)
Caps4:11
Goals4:10
Years5:2013–2014
Clubs5:Greuther Fürth
Caps5:30
Goals5:9
Years6:2014–2016
Clubs6:FC Augsburg
Caps6:16
Goals6:1
Years7:2015
Clubs7:Malmö FF (loan)
Caps7:12
Goals7:5
Years8:2016
Clubs8:Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)
Caps8:12
Goals8:2
Years9:2016
Clubs9:Partizan
Caps9:13
Goals9:1
Years10:2017–2018
Clubs10:Randers
Caps10:26
Goals10:3
Years11:2018–2019
Clubs11:Hammarby IF
Caps11:54
Goals11:26
Years12:2020–2021
Caps12:14
Goals12:2
Years13:2021
Clubs13:Zhejiang (loan)
Caps13:8
Goals13:0
Years14:2021–2023
Clubs14:Degerfors IF
Caps14:30
Goals14:4
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:Serbia U21
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2013
Nationalteam2:Serbia
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Pcupdate:7 May 2023

Nikola Đurđić (Serbian Cyrillic: Никола Ђурђић; born 1 April 1986) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker or as an attacking midfielder.

Club career

Early years

Đurđić started out at his hometown club Radnički Pirot, making his senior debut in 2004. He subsequently moved to Voždovac in the summer of 2006. In his debut season with the Zmajevi, Đurđić was the club's top scorer with 10 league goals, as they suffered relegation from the top flight of Serbian football. He spent another year and a half at the club, before moving abroad in the 2009 winter transfer window.

Haugesund

In March 2009, Đurđić joined Norwegian side Haugesund on a three-year deal.[1] He scored 10 league goals in his first season at the club, as they gained promotion to the Tippeligaen. In the following three seasons, Đurđić scored 36 league goals (12 each season). He scored a total of 57 goals during his tenure at Haugesund (including 11 cup goals).

Loan to Helsingborg

In August 2012, Đurđić was loaned to Swedish club Helsingborg. He joined them ahead of their 2012–13 UEFA Champions League qualifying tie against Celtic.[2] The original contract was to last until 15 January 2013 and included an option to purchase if desired. As well as signing this loan contract, Đurđić also extended his contract with Haugesund lasting until the end of 2014.

Until the end of the 2012 season, Đurđić scored 10 league goals from 11 appearances for Helsingborg. He also netted four goals in Group L of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, as the club finished in third place. On 4 October 2012, Đurđić scored a brace in a 2–2 home draw with Twente.[3] He subsequently scored his side's first goal in a 2–3 away loss against Hannover 96.[4] On 6 December 2012, Đurđić netted the opener in his team's 3–1 away win over Twente.[5]

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

On 1 January 2013, Đurđić officially moved to SpVgg Greuther Fürth on a three-and-a-half-year deal. He made his debut for the club on 26 January 2013, coming on as a substitute in a 0–3 home league loss to Mainz 05. On 2 February 2013, in his second Bundesliga game, Đurđić provided an assist to Felix Klaus and also scored an injury time winner away at Schalke 04.[6] He netted a total of five league goals until the end of the 2012–13 season, as the club finished bottom of the table and suffered relegation to the 2. Bundesliga.

After scoring a goal in the team's opener of the 2013–14 campaign, Đurđić torn his ACL in the league's third round, causing him to miss the majority of the season.[7] He made his return on 2 March 2014, coming on as a substitute in a 3–2 home league win over FSV Frankfurt.

Augsburg

On 3 July 2014, it was announced that Đurđić joined FC Augsburg on a three-year deal.[8] He made his first official appearance for the club in 0–1 DFB-Pokal away loss to 1. FC Magdeburg on 17 August 2014. Six days later, Đurđić made his league debut for Augsburg in a 0–2 away loss against 1899 Hoffenheim. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away league win over 1. FC Köln on 6 December 2014.

Loan to Malmö FF

On 17 July 2015, Đurđić went on a six-month loan to Malmö FF.[9] He made his debut for the club on 25 July 2015, scoring a 2nd-minute goal in a 3–0 home league win over Sundsvall.[10] [11] On 1 August 2015, Đurđić netted both of his team's goals in a 2–2 away league draw against Åtvidaberg. He then scored the opening goal of a 3–0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg in the second leg of the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. The club eventually reached the group stage of the competition. On 15 September 2015, Đurđić made his UEFA Champions League debut, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 away loss to Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes. He also failed to convert a penalty in a 1–0 home win over Shakhtar Donetsk on 21 October 2015.[12]

Loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf

On 1 February 2016, Đurđić was loaned to Fortuna Düsseldorf until the end of the 2015–16 season.[13] He scored two goals from 12 appearances in the process, as the club avoided relegation from the 2. Bundesliga.

Partizan

On 21 June 2016, Đurđić was transferred to Serbian club Partizan.[14] He signed a two-year deal and was given the number 40 shirt.[15]

Randers

In January 2017, Đurđić moved to Danish club Randers.[16] His debut at the club would be postponed due to an injury, that kept him sidelined for two months.[17] Đurđić made his first competitive appearance in a 0–1 loss against Odense BK on 18 April.[18]

Hammarby

2018

On 15 March 2018, Đurđić joined Hammarby IF, the third Swedish club in his career. He signed a one-year contract (with an option for two further) with the Allsvenskan side.[19] Đurđić had a flying start to his stint at the club, scoring 6 goals in 10 games as Hammarby was placed first in the league mid-season. He subsequently signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the side on 2 July.[20] Hammarby eventually fell of in the table, and finished 4th in the league, with Đurđić scoring 13 goals in 27 games.

2019

On 27 July 2019, he scored his first hat-trick with Hammarby in a 6–1 away win against AFC Eskilstuna. Hammarby finished 3rd in the table, as Đurđić scored 13 goals in 27 games and got voted as Allsvenskan forward of the year.[21]

Chengdu

On 24 January 2020, Đurđić was sold to Chengdu Better City in the China League Two.[22] The transfer fee was reportedly set at around 5 million Swedish kronor.[23]

Degerfors IF

On 19 August 2021, Đurđić joined newly promoted Allsvenskan club Degerfors IF on a free transfer, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.[24]

International career

On 15 May 2007, Đurđić made his debut for Serbia at under-21 level, coming on as a substitute in a 6–2 home friendly win over the Cyprus U21s. He was also a member of the team at the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Memorial Tournament in August of that year. On 8 September 2007, Đurđić scored his first goal for the Under-21 side in a 3–1 European Championship qualifier win over Belarus.[25]

On 6 February 2013, Đurđić made his senior debut for Serbia under Siniša Mihajlović, playing the first half in a 3–1 away friendly win against Cyprus.[26]

Career statistics

Club

[27]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Voždovac2006–07SuperLiga291021colspan="2"-colspan="2"-3111
2007–08Serbian First League27400colspan="2"-colspan="2"-274
2008–09Serbian First League7100colspan="2"-colspan="2"-71
Total631521----6516
2009Adeccoligaen251010colspan="2"-colspan="2"-2610
2010Tippeligaen271235colspan="2"-colspan="2"-3017
2011Tippeligaen271221colspan="2"-colspan="2"-2913
2012Tippeligaen181245colspan="2"-colspan="2"-2217
Total97461011----10757
Helsingborg (loan)2012Allsvenskan11100074colspan="2"-1814
Total11100074--1814
2012–13Bundesliga15500colspan="2"-colspan="2"-155
2013–142. Bundesliga15411colspan="2"-colspan="2"-165
Total30911----3110
Augsburg2014–15Bundesliga16110colspan="2"-colspan="2"-171
Total16110----171
Malmö (loan)2015Allsvenskan12500101colspan="2"-226
Total12500101--226
Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)2015–162. Bundesliga12200colspan="2"-colspan="2"-122
Total12200----122
2016–17SuperLiga1312020colspan="2"-171
Total1312020--171
2016–17Superliga9100colspan="2"-colspan="2"-91
2017–18Superliga17200colspan="2"-colspan="2"-172
Total26300----263
2018Allsvenskan271300colspan="2"-colspan="2"-2713
2019Allsvenskan271352colspan="2"-colspan="2"-3215
Total542652----5928
Chengdu Better City2020China League One14200colspan="2"-colspan="2"-142
Career total3481202115195--389140

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year

Honours

Haugesund

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lover 20 mål . no . h-avis.no . 9 March 2009 . 25 June 2016.
  2. Web site: Celtic: Helsingborgs add striker Nikola Djurdic in time for Euro tie . bbc.com . 20 August 2012 . 20 August 2012.
  3. Web site: Douglas rescues point for Twente . uefa.com . 4 October 2012 . 14 October 2016.
  4. Web site: Late goal puts Hannover through . uefa.com . 8 November 2012 . 14 October 2016.
  5. Web site: Helsingborg sign off with Twente stroll . uefa.com . 6 December 2012 . 14 October 2016.
  6. Web site: Đurđić srušio Šalke . sr . rts.rs . 2 February 2013 . 7 February 2013.
  7. Web site: Nikola Đurđić pauzira 6 meseci! . sr . b92.net . 12 August 2013 . 25 June 2016.
  8. Web site: FCA vor Verpflichtung von Djurdjic . de . fcaugsburg.de . 3 July 2014 . 3 July 2014.
  9. Web site: Djurdjic auf Leihbasis nach Schweden . de . fcaugsburg.de . 17 July 2015 . 21 July 2015.
  10. Web site: Nikola Djurdjic blev målskytt i sin debut . sv . expressen.se . 25 July 2015 . 25 June 2016.
  11. Web site: Đurđić strelac posle dva minuta na debiju . sr . b92.net . 25 July 2015 . 25 June 2016.
  12. Web site: Malmö off the mark with defeat of Shakhtar . uefa.com . 21 October 2015 . 25 June 2016.
  13. Web site: Djurdjic joins Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan . fcaugsburg.de . 1 February 2016 . 25 June 2016.
  14. Web site: Nikola Djurdjic leaves for Belgrade . fcaugsburg.de . 21 June 2016 . 21 June 2016.
  15. Web site: Sedmo pojačanje Nikola Đurđić . sr . partizan.rs . 21 June 2016 . 21 June 2016.
  16. Web site: Randers snupper serbisk angriber . da . bold.dk . 31 January 2017 . 21 February 2017.
  17. Web site: Djurdjic om tuffa tiden i Danmark, svensk supporterkultur och Bajen: "Inte rädd för pressen här". sv . Fotbollskanalen . 16 March 2018 . 18 March 2018.
  18. Web site: Nikola Djurdjic . en . Superstats . 18 March 2018.
  19. Web site: Nikola Djurdjic och Erkan Zengin klara för Hammarby. 15 March 2018. 15 March 2018. Hammarby Fotboll. sv.
  20. Web site: Hammarby skriver nytt avtal med Nikola Djurdjic. 2 July 2018. 3 July 2018. Hammarby Fotboll. sv.
  21. Web site: Marcus Danielson kvällens stora vinnare på Allsvenskans Stora Pris. 5 November 2019. 10 November 2019. Svensk Elitfotboll. sv.
  22. Web site: Nikola Djurdjic lämnar Hammarby. 24 January 2020. 24 January 2020. Hammarby Fotboll. sv.
  23. Web site: "Okej för en 33-åring – inte okej för Djurdjic". 24 January 2020. 24 January 2020. Expressen. sv.
  24. Web site: Nikola Đurđić till Degerfors. 19 August 2021. 28 September 2021. Degerfors IF. sv.
  25. Web site: Serbia end perfect Belarus start . uefa.com . 8 September 2007 . 25 June 2016.
  26. Web site: "Holandska veza" pokrenula "Orlove"! . sr . sportske.net . 6 February 2013 . 21 June 2013.
  27. Web site: Nikola Djurdjic. altomfotball.no. TV 2. 1 November 2018. no.