Vesna Milivojević Explained

Vesna Milivojević
Birth Date:27 December 2001
Birth Place:Australia
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Norrköping
Clubnumber:11
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Bankstown City
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Spartak Subotica
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Borussia Bocholt
Caps4:13
Goals4:1
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Spartak Subotica
Years6:2022–2024
Clubs6:Canberra United
Caps6:40
Goals6:18
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Norrköping
Caps7:3
Goals7:1
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Serbia
Nationalcaps1:20
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:12 May 2024
Ntupdate:31 October 2023

Vesna Milivojević (Serbian: Весна Миливојевић; born 27 December 2001) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Damallsvenskan club Norrköping. Born and raised in Australia to Serbian parents, she has represented the Serbia women's national team since 2022.

Early life

Milivojević started playing football at a young age with her brothers, before playing futsal.[1]

Club career

Milivojević started her career with Australian second-tier side Bankstown City, where she was described as the "heart and soul of the Bankstown squad, scoring goals and also being a provider".[2] After that, she signed Australian top flight side Western Sydney Wanderers, before playing for German side Borussia Bocholt and Serbian side Spartak Subotica, helping them win the league and playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League.[3]

In 2022, she signed for Australian side Canberra United.[4] During her first season with the club, she was described as a "silent assassin", showing consistent form and complimenting star attacker Michelle Heyman.[5]

In April 2024, after making 40 appearances for the club in two seasons, Milivojević left Canberra United to join Swedish club Norrköping.[6]

International career

Milivojević has represented the Serbia women's national football team internationally, a decision that initially conflicted her.[7]

Style of play

Milivojević mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for her passing ability and dribbling ability.[8]

Personal life

Milivojević was born in Sydney, Australia, to Serbian parents.[9] She is not related to Luka Milivojević.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet the uncapped Aussie about to face Wolfsburg in the UWCL. sbs.com.au.
  2. Web site: Vesna Milivojevic - Express article.
  3. Web site: Vratila se Vesna Milivojević. 14 July 2021 . sportfem.rs.
  4. Web site: Vesna Milivojevic ignites Canberra United. canberratimes.com.au (Archived).
  5. Web site: 'silent assassin' & A-Leagues dealmakers ready to define this season. 30 March 2023 . keepup.com.au.
  6. Web site: Milivojevic heads for Sweden. Canberra United. 2 April 2024.
  7. Web site: How Canberra United landed midfield 'dynamo' Vesna Milivojevic. canberratimes.com.au (Archived).
  8. Web site: 'BALL HOG' TURNED W-LEAGUE PRODIGY. thewomensgame.com.
  9. Web site: Youth in focus: Vesna Milivojevic. 10 February 2023 . frontpagefootball.net.