Vladimir Kovačević (, born 11 November 1992) is a Serbian footballer who plays as a centre-back.
Career Kovačević is a product of Vojvodina youth system.
Vojvodina He made his professional debut for Vojvodina against Javor in May 2010, but due to extremely strong competition for two central defender positions, he never managed to make an impact at the club.
Hajduk Kula Kovačević was loaned to another Serbian SuperLiga side Hajduk Kula for 2010–11 season. There, he didn't make an immediate impact, but as the season progressed, he established himself as one of the club's top defenders. He scored his first senior goal against Red Star Belgrade in a surprise 2–0 home win.Hajduk Kula – Red Star 2:0, October 2010 31 October 2010
Proleter Novi Sad After loan return from Hajduk, Kovačević spent an entire season 2011–12 trying to break into the first team, but has only made 3 league appearances. Next season, he was loaned out to local Serbian First League side Proleter Novi Sad.
Spartak Subotica At the beginning of August 2013, Kovačević signed with Serbian SuperLiga side Spartak Subotica.Kovačević u Spartaku, Nikolić u OFK-i at sportske.net, 4 August 2013 During his stay, Vladimir finally managed to break into the first team. In three seasons, he reached two Serbian Cup semifinals with the club(in 2013–14 and 2015–16). Kovačević was primarily used as a centre-back, but was equally successful when deployed as a defensive midfielder. His above-par performances drew the attention of multiple clubs, including his former club Vojvodina.
Second spell at Vojvodina On 1 June 2016, Kovačević re-signed for Vojvodina, on a three-year deal.VLADIMIR KOVAČEVIĆ PONOVO KOD KUĆE at FK Vojvodina official website, 1 June 2016
Kortrijk After 6 months in Vojvodina, on 28 January 2017, Kovačević signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Belgian side Kortrijk.Kovačević komt Veekaa versterken at K.V. Kortrijk official website, 28 January 2017
Sheriff Tiraspol On 20 June 2018, Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol announced they had signed Kovačević on loan from Kortrijk. Kovačević left Sheriff Tiraspol a year later when his loan expired, having played 24 games and scoring three goals.
Third spell at Vojvodina On 27 July 2020, Kovačević signed a two-year deal with Vojvodina.
Sokol Saratov On 16 January 2025, Kovačević signed with Sokol Saratov in Russian First League.
International career Kovačević made his international debut for the Serbia national team in a friendly 3–0 loss to Qatar.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVojvodina2009–10Serbian SuperLiga20———202011–12Serbian SuperLiga300000—302013–14Serbian SuperLiga——10—10Total5000100060Hajduk Kula (loan)2010–11Serbian SuperLiga17100——171Proleter Novi Sad (loan)2012–13Serbian SuperLiga30110——311Spartak Subotica2013–14Serbian SuperLiga27340——3132014–15Serbian SuperLiga22030——2502015–16Serbian SuperLiga33140——371Total8241100000934Vojvodina2016–17Serbian SuperLiga1620050—212Kortrijk2016–17Belgian Pro League101———1012017–18Belgian Pro League20120——2212019–20Belgian Pro League5020——70Total352400000392Sheriff Tiraspol (loan)2018Moldovan Super Liga802150—1512019Moldovan Super Liga7230—10112Total152515010263Vojvodina2020–21Serbian SuperLiga900000—902021–22Serbian SuperLiga1804040—260Total270404000350Mladost GAT2022–23Serbian SuperLiga18000——180Dynamo Makhachkala2022–23Russian First League121———1212023–24Russian First League32100——3212024–25Russian Premier League1020——30Total452200000472Sokol Saratov2024–25Russian First League132———1322025–26Russian First League31000——310Total442000000442Career total334162711501037717
References
External links
Vladimir Kovačević at Utakmica.rs