Stefan Mitrović (footballer, born August 2002) explained

Stefan Mitrović
Birth Date:15 August 2002
Birth Place:Kruševac, FR Yugoslavia
Height:1.81 m[1]
Currentclub:Hellas Verona
Clubnumber:10
Youthclubs1:Hamilton Serbians
Youthclubs2:Givova Academy
Youthclubs3:Hamilton United
Youthclubs4:Empire Niagara Academy
Youthclubs5:Toronto FC
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Hamilton City 1
Caps1:12
Goals1:7
Years2:2019–2022
Clubs2:Radnički Niš
Caps2:57
Goals2:13
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Red Star Belgrade
Caps3:41
Goals3:6
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Hellas Verona
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:Serbia U20
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:Serbia U21
Nationalcaps2:16
Nationalgoals2:5
Nationalyears3:2022–
Nationalteam3:Serbia
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:26 May 2024
Ntupdate:22 March 2024

Stefan Mitrović (Serbian: Стефан Митровић; born 15 August 2002) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Italian club Hellas Verona and the Serbia national team.

Early life

Mitrović was born in Kruševac, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia and moved to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada when he was six months old.[2]

Mitrović played for a number of youth academies in Ontario, including Hamilton Serbians, Serbian White Eagles,[3] Givova Academy, Hamilton United, Empire Niagara Academy, and Toronto FC.[4] [5]

Club career

Early career

In November 2018, Mitrović took part in the Canadian Premier League open tryouts, but was not approached by any club.[6] In 2018 and 2019, he played with Hamilton City 1 in the Canadian Soccer League[7] [8] under head coach Saša Vuković.[3]

Radnički Niš

Mitrović made his professional debut on 23 November 2019, with Radnički Niš, replacing Nikola Čumić in the 88th minute in a 2–0 defeat to Red Star Belgrade.[9] Mitrović earned his first professional start on May 30, 2020, in a 1–1 draw to Napredak Kruševac, and scored his first goal on June 8 in a 4–3 victory over Radnik Surdulica.[10] In March 2022, Radnički Niš announced Mitrović had signed a two-year contract extension.[11]

Red Star

On 18 July 2022, Mitrović joined Red Star Belgrade on a transfer, after Red Star paid the €500,000 release clause in his contract with Radnički Niš.

As a "bonus" player, Mitrović managed to secure significant minutes in Serbian Superliga and even UEFA Europa League.

Halfway through the 2022–23 season, in 25 appearances, Mitrović scored 5 goals and managed to get 3 assists in all competition.

The most significant goal, he scored against Ferencvaroš at "Groupama arena" in Red Star loss (2:1) in 4th round of group H.

Hellas Verona

On 1 February 2024, Mitrović signed with the Italian Serie A club Hellas Verona.[12]

International career

He was eligible to play for Canada and Serbia, in June 2020 Mitrović revealed he was in contact with the Canadian U20 team and in the process of obtaining a Serbian passport.

In August 2021, Mitrović was called up to the Serbia U-20 team for a friendly against Italy.[13] He made an appearance in the match on September 6 as a second-half substitute. In November 2021, Mitrović accepted a call-up to the Serbia U-21 side and on November 16 in the match against Ukraine, he scored a goal in a 2–1 defeat.[14]

In December 2021, Mitrović confirmed he had accepted a call-up from Canada for their January 2022 camp,[15] however the camp was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.[16]

Mitrović chose to represent the senior Serbia national football team and debuted in a UEFA Nations League match against Sweden, on 24 September 2022.[17]

Statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Radnički Niš2019–20Serbian SuperLiga711081
2020–2113210142
2021–223510203710
2022–232020
Total5713406113
Red Star Belgrade2022–23Serbian SuperLiga3253083438
2023–24911030131
Total41640113569
Hellas Verona2023–24Serie A100100
Career total108198011312723

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Serbia202210
202310
Total20

Honours

Red Star Belgrade

2022–23

2022–23

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stefan Mitrović . Red Star Belgrade . 31 August 2022.
  2. Web site: И Канађани чули за Ниш. Canadians also heard about Nis. June 13, 2020. Sportski žurnal. Serbian.
  3. Web site: Serbian White Eagles Academy in the Spotlight With Belgrade's Giants . Vujcic . Djuradj . serbianwhiteeagles.ca . 2023-12-16 . 2022-11-04 . en . https://web.archive.org/web/20230811113515/https://serbianwhiteeagles.ca/en/2022/11/serbian-white-eagles-academy-in-the-spotlight-with-belgrades-giants/ . 11 August 2023 . dead.
  4. Web site: After Borjan, Canada targeted another member of the Serbian Super League. December 4, 2021. NewFox 24.
  5. Web site: Canucks Abroad Interview Series: Stefan Mitrović. January 24, 2020. June 14, 2020. Northern Starting XI. Thomas. Nef.
  6. Web site: Hamilton Open Trials players to watch. October 2018. Canadian Premier League. June 14, 2020.
  7. Web site: Matias Hat Trick Lifts Scarborough to Victory. Canadian Soccer League. June 9, 2019.
  8. Web site: About Us . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211226142033/https://www.hamiltoncity1sc.com/ . 26 December 2021 . 6 November 2022 . Hamilton City SC.
  9. Web site: Na meti Crvene zvezde najveći talenat Radničkog iz Niša. Serbian. The biggest talent of Radnički from Niš is the target of the Red Star. December 22, 2021. Danas.
  10. Web site: Liga serbska - 28. Kolejka Super Ligi: FK Radnički Niš - Rad Belgrad 4-3 (2-2). June 9, 2020. Serbian League - Super League matchday 28: FK Radnički Niš - Rad Belgrade 4-3 (2-2). Interia Sport. pl.
  11. Web site: Стефан Митровић продужио уговор. March 11, 2022. Stefan Mitrovic extended his contract. Serbian. FK Radnički Niš.
  12. Web site: Hellas Verona. Stefan Mitrovic is a new Yellow-Blue striker!. 2 February 2024. 2 February 2024.
  13. Web site: U20 - СЕЛЕКЦИЈА КОЈУ ВОДИ СЕЛЕКТОР АЛЕКСАНДАР РОГИЋ ИМА ПРОВЕРУ У ИТАЛИЈИ. U20 -Selection led by Selector Aleksandar Rogić is Checked in Italy. sr. 23 August 2021. Football Association of Serbia.
  14. Web site: November 16, 2021. U21 - МЛАДА РЕПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЈА ПОРАЖЕНА У УКРАЈИНИ. Football Association of Serbia. sr. U21 - Young National Team Defeated in Ukraine.
  15. Web site: Northern Fútbol Podcast, Episode 41: Stefan Mitrovic Discusses His Canada Future. Peter. Galindo. Northern Tribune. December 7, 2021.
  16. Web site: Canada Soccer Update on men's national team planning for January. January 11, 2022. Canadian Soccer Association.
  17. Web site: KRAJ: Srbija - Švedska 4:1. September 24, 2022.