Stefan Drljača Explained

Stefan Drljača
Birth Date:20 April 1999
Birth Place:Homburg, Germany
Height:1.92 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:VfB Stuttgart
Clubnumber:21
Youthclubs1:FC 08 Homburg
Youthyears2:2013–2016
Youthclubs2:SV Elversberg
Youthyears3:2016–2018
Youthclubs3:TSG Hoffenheim
Years1:2018–2020
Clubs1:TSG Hoffenheim II
Caps1:35
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:Borussia Dortmund II
Caps2:29
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Dynamo Dresden
Caps3:54
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:VfB Stuttgart
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:1 July 2024

Stefan Drljača (; born 20 April 1999) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.

Career

Drljača is a youth academy graduate of TSG Hoffenheim II. In August 2020, he joined Borussia Dortmund II on a two-year deal.[1] He made his professional debut for the team on 5 September 2021 in a 1–0 league win against TSV Havelse.[2] He moved to Dynamo Dresden in June 2022.[3]

On 24 May 2024, VfB Stuttgart announced the signing of Drljača on a three-year contract until June 2027.[4]

Personal life

Born in Germany, Drljača is of paternal Bosnian Serb and maternal Croat descent. His father, Nenad Drljača, hails from Bosanski Novi and is a former footballer who played for Serbian club Vojvodina during the Yugoslav First League era. His mother hails from Slavonski Brod.[5]

Honours

Borussia Dortmund II

Borussia Dortmund

Dynamo Dresden

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BVB II verpflichtet vielversprechendes Quintett. 12 July 2020. 9 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Havelse vs. Borussia Dortmund II - 5 September 2021. 9 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Stefan Drljaca moves to Dynamo Dresden. 14 June 2022. 30 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Stuttgart confirm goalkeeper signing. 24 May 2024. 30 May 2024.
  5. Web site: WM-Serie (13/13): Stefan und die Feurigen. 26 June 2018. 9 September 2021.
  6. Web site: Dynamo ringt Aue nieder. 25 May 2024. 28 May 2024.