Aleksandar Luković (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Луковић; born 23 October 1982) is a Serbian football manager and former player who played as a defender. He appeared in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Club career Early career Luković started his career at hometown club Sloga Kraljevo. He transferred to Red Star Belgrade in 2002. Luković played his first UEFA Cup match the same year on 15 August, replacing Nemanja Vidić in the second half. Crvena Zvezda won 2–0 against FC Kairat.
In mid-2006, after signing a pre-contract with Udinese, Luković moved to Ascoli on loan from Red Star Belgrade in order for the club to borrow the non-EU registration quota of Ascoli for Udinese. He moved to Udinese from Ascoli on loan in January transfer window.
On 27 January 2007, Luković played his first Serie A match for Udinese against Torino. He was signed permanently in mid-2007 by Udinese from Red Star.
Zenit Saint Petersburg On 29 July 2010, Luković signed a four-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg for an undisclosed fee. He was a constant starter for the team, but eventually got reduced playing time with the arrival of Domenico Criscito to the club for the left-back position.
Return to Red Star Belgrade After several transfer windows of rumors regarding his return, Luković re-signed for Red Star Belgrade on a three-year contract on 29 December 2014. On 6 February 2015, in a friendly match against Rubin Kazan, he suffered an injury which sidelined him until summer 2015. On 23 August 2015, Luković finally made his first appearance for Red Star since his injury, and was applauded by the whole stadium when he came in as a substitute for Savo Pavićević. After the end of contract with club in summer 2017, Luković left as a free agent. The same year in July, Luković retired from professional football.
International career Luković made his international debut in a friendly match against Poland on 15 August 2005. He played a part during 2010 World Cup qualifying and mostly partnered with Nemanja Vidić in central defense as Aleksandar Kolarov was preferred at left back.
In June 2010, he was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he appeared in group stage matches against Ghana and Australia. He was sent off in Serbia's opening match against Ghana on 13 June 2010.
In March 2011, two weeks before a crucial Euro 2012 qualifying against Northern Ireland, Luković retired international football at the age of 28, citing his desire to focus on his then-club, Zenit. On the same occasion, his teammate Danko Lazović also made the same announcement. He earned a total of 27 caps without goals.
Managerial career On 8 August 2025, Luković was appointed as manager of Radnički 1923, replacing Feđa Dudić He was sacked the same year on 20 October.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSloga Kraljevo1998–99100000101999–0012100001112000–0114100001412001–021510000153Total4950000495Red Star Belgrade2001–02600000602002–03601000702004–0525050003002005–062738000353Total64314000783Jedinstvo Ub (loan)2003–042320000232Ascoli2006–07100200000120Udinese2006–0750000000502007–083204000003602008–092701070003502009–10330200000350Total9707070001110Zenit Saint Petersburg20101102090002202011–121911000102112012–13902010101302013–141000101130Total4015011030591Red Star Belgrade2014–1500000000002015–162812000003012016–17285421000337Total566621000638Career total360172023303042220
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSerbia200550200630200700200830200970201090201100201210Total280
Managerial statistics
+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordSerbia U167 July 202130 June 2022Serbia U177 July 20227 August 2025Radnički 19238 August 202520 October 2025 Total
Honours Red Star Belgrade Serbian SuperLiga: 2005–06, 2015–16 Serbian Cup: 2001–02, 2005–06
Zenit Saint Petersburg Russian Premier League: 2010, 2011–12 Russian Super Cup: 2011
Individual Serbian SuperLiga Team of the Season: 2015–16
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