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Vladan Kovačević (Serbian Cyrillic: Владан Ковачевић, [ʋlǎdan koʋǎːtʃeʋitɕ]; born 11 April 1998) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ekstraklasa club Raków Częstochowa. He will join Portuguese club Sporting CP in July 2024.
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.
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 married his long-time girlfriend Sofija in June 2022. Together they have two daughters named Zona and Sija.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 25 May 2024
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sloboda Mrkonjić Grad (loan) | 2017–18 | First League of RS | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Sarajevo | 2018–19 | Bosnian Premier League | 30 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 36 | 0 | |
| 2019–20 | Bosnian Premier League | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 25 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Bosnian Premier League | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 37 | 0 | ||
| Total | 79 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | 98 | 0 | |||
| Raków Częstochowa | 2021–22 | Ekstraklasa | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Ekstraklasa | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Ekstraklasa | 29 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
| Total | 84 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 113 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 172 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 220 | 0 | ||
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
Individual
- Ekstraklasa Goalkeeper of the Season: 2021–22, 2022–23