Oliver Lukić Explained

Oliver Lukić
Birth Date:22 September 2006
Birth Place:Vienna, Austria
Height:1.88 m[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:FC Liefering
Clubnumber:21
Youthyears1:2012–2022
Youthclubs1:Austria Wien
Youthyears2:2022–2023
Youthclubs2:Red Bull Salzburg
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Liefering
Caps1:11
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2021–2022
Nationalteam1:Austria U16
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:Austria U17
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Austria U18
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:1
Pcupdate:26 May 2024
Ntupdate:18:51, 11 October 2023 (UTC)

Oliver Lukić (born 22 September 2006) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2. Liga club Liefering.

On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[2]

Club career

Lukić started his career at Austria Wien in 2012, and worked his way up their youth categories. In the summer 2022 he moved to the academy of Red Bull Salzburg.[3] On 19 May 2023, he made his senior and professional debut for Red Bull Salzburg's satellite team Liefering as a substitute in a 1–1 2nd division tie with SV Lafnitz.[4] On 20 July 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Red Bull Salzburg until 2026, and extended his stay with Liefering for the 2023–24 season.[5]

International career

Born in Austria, Lukić was born to Croat parents from Bosnia and Herzegovina.[6] He was a youth international for Austria, having played up to the Austria U18s. He later changed national teams, deciding to represent Croatia.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oliver Lukic signs professional contract. 11 October 2023. OneFootball.
  2. Web site: Christenson . Marcus . Bloor . Steven . Blight . Garry . 11 October 2023 . Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football . 11 October 2023 . theguardian.com.
  3. Web site: Dinamo je pogriješio, HNS to ne smije ponoviti: "Bijeli Pogba" na meti je Austrije!. www.vecernji.hr.
  4. Web site: LAOLA1 Matchcenter. matchcenter.laola1.at.
  5. Web site: Mit 16 Jahren: ÖFB-Youngster erhält Profivertrag bei Salzburg. Martin. Lehmann. 20 July 2023. Sky Sport Austria.
  6. Web site: Sportske novosti - ‘Nitko iz Hrvatske mi nije rekao ni jednu riječ, ali da me pozovu, odmah bih promijenio reprezentaciju‘. 7 October 2023. sportske.jutarnji.hr.
  7. Web site: Blaas . Mathias . U18-Nationalteam unterliegt Polen klar . Sky Sport Austria . 2023-09-12 . de . 2023-10-11.