Ilija Vukotić (born 7 January 1999) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Greek Super League club OFI.
Club career Vukotić began his competitive football career at the age of 12. On 21 March 2015, he scored against Berane in his debut for Grbalj, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Montenegrin First League aged .
In the summer of 2017, Vukotić moved to Portugal, joining Benfica's youth setup.
On 17 August 2021, Vukotić signed a new contract with Benfica and was immediately loaned to Primeira Liga club Boavista for two seasons. In the summer of 2022, Vukotić permanently joined Boavista as part of the deal that sent Petar Musa to Benfica. Benfica retained 50% of Vukotić's economic rights and a buy-back option.
International career He debuted for Montenegro on 13 November 2021 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against the Netherlands. He came on as a substitute in the 69th minute, with Montenegro trailing 2–0, and scored in the 82nd minute to bring the score to 2–1, contributing to the eventual 2–2 final result.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGrbalj2014–15Montenegrin First League2100—212015–16Montenegrin First League5000—502016–17Montenegrin First League8030—110Total15130—181Benfica B2017–18LigaPro10——102018–19LigaPro70——702019–20LigaPro180——1802020–21Liga Portugal 2243——2432021–22Liga Portugal 221——21Total524——524Boavista (loan)2021–22Primeira Liga2001020230Boavista2022–23Primeira Liga13010001402023–24Primeira Liga811010101Total4113030471Career total108660301176
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsMontenegro202121202210Total31
Scores and results list Montenegro goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Vukotić goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Ilija VukotićNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 13 November 2021 Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro 1 1–2 2–2 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours
OFI Greek Cup: 2025–26
References