Vladan Kovačević (, ; born 11 April 1998) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Norwich City.
Kovačević started his professional career at Sarajevo, who loaned him to Sloboda Mrkonjić Grad in 2018.
Club career
Sarajevo Kovačević started playing football at his howetown club Željezničar Banja Luka, before joining Sarajevo's youth academy in 2014.
In February 2018, he was sent on a six-month loan to Sloboda Mrkonjić Grad. He made his professional debut against Kozara Gradiška on 17 March at the age of 19.
In August, Kovačević signed a new five-year deal with Sarajevo. On 5 August, he made his official debut for the team against Sloboda Tuzla. He won his first title with the club on 15 May 2019, by beating Široki Brijeg in Bosnian Cup final.
Raków Częstochowa
In June 2021, Kovačević was transferred to Polish outfit Raków Częstochowa for an undisclosed fee. He made his competitive debut for the club in 2021 Polish Super Cup game against Legia Warsaw on 17 July and managed to win his first trophy. A week later, he made his league debut against Piast Gliwice.
In July 2022, he extended his contract until June 2026.
Sporting CP On 5 June 2024, reigning Primeira Liga champions Sporting CP announced the signing of Kovačević, for a reported fee of €6 million. He signed a five-year contract, with a buyout clause of €60 million. On 6 February 2025, he joined Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw on loan until the end of the season.
Norwich City On 26 June 2025, Kovačević signed for EFL Championship club Norwich City for an undisclosed fee.
International career
Youth Kovačević was a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vinko Marinović.
Senior In May 2019, he received his first senior Bosnia and Herzegovina call-up, for UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Finland and Italy, but did not debut.
In February 2023, Kovačević accepted an invitation to the Serbia national team and was expected to make his debut in June. However, according to FIFA eligibility rules, Kovačević can only play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team.
Personal life Kovačević is a Bosnian Serb. He married his long-time girlfriend Sofija in June 2022. Together they have three daughters.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWbsRthLg4Q&t=102s
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSloboda Mrkonjić Grad (loan)2017–18First League of RS90————90Sarajevo2018–19Bosnian Premier League30060—00—3602019–20Bosnian Premier League20010—40—2502020–21Bosnian Premier League29040—40—370Total790110—80—980Raków Częstochowa2021–22Ekstraklasa27000—60103402022–23Ekstraklasa28000—30103202023–24Ekstraklasa29030—14010470Total84030—230301130Sporting CP2024–25Primeira Liga6020100010100Legia Warsaw (loan)2024–25Ekstraklasa6010—20—90Norwich City2025–26EFL Championship4501000——4602026–27EFL Championship200010——10Total47010100000490Career total231018020330402880
Honours Sarajevo Bosnian Premier League: 2018–19, 2019–20 Bosnian Cup: 2018–19, 2020–21
Raków Częstochowa Ekstraklasa: 2022–23 Polish Cup: 2021–22 Polish Super Cup: 2021, 2022
Legia Warsaw Polish Cup: 2024–25
Individual Ekstraklasa Goalkeeper of the Season: 2021–22, 2022–23
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