Nemanja Miletić (footballer, born January 1991)
Nemanja Miletić (Serbian Cyrillic: Немања Милетић; born 16 January 1991) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Omonia and for the Serbia national team. He operates equally as a centre-back and right-back.
| Miletić with Partizan in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nemanja Miletić | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Lešak, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Omonia | ||
| Number | 73 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bane | |||
| Sloga Kraljevo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2014 | Sloga Kraljevo | 113 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Borac Čačak | 36 | (1) |
| 2016 | Vojvodina | 16 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Westerlo | 20 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | Partizan | 89 | (5) |
| 2020–2021 | Al-Raed | 29 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Partizan | 20 | (0) |
| 2022– | Omonia | 39 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018–2019 | Serbia | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 June 2019 | |||
Club career edit
Sloga Kraljevo edit
Born in Lešak, Miletić started playing football with Bane before moving to Sloga Kraljevo as a teenager.[1] He made his first-team debut in the second half of the 2009–10 Serbian First League, appearing in two games as a substitute, as the club suffered relegation. In the following season, Miletić helped them win the Serbian League West and earn promotion back to the First League. He subsequently established himself as a first-team regular, making close to 100 appearances over the next three seasons (2011–2014).
Borac Čačak edit
After a trial with Vojvodina that ended without a contract, Miletić signed with Serbian SuperLiga side Borac Čačak in July 2014. He played mainly as a backup in his debut season, making 16 league appearances and helping the club narrowly avoid relegation. In the following season, Miletić became a first-team regular under manager Nenad Lalatović, helping them to a best-ever start to a league season by placing second after the initial 17 rounds. He, however, sued the club over unpaid wages in late November 2015, alongside few other teammates.[2] They subsequently eliminated league leaders Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian Cup round of 16 with a historic 5–1 away win.[3] In January 2016, Miletić forgave a portion of the debt owed to him and left for Vojvodina.[4]
Vojvodina edit
In January 2016, Miletić signed with fellow SuperLiga club Vojvodina until June 2018.[5] He rejoined former manager Lalatović, alongside Dušan Jovančić. Miletić played regularly for the remainder of the season, scoring once in 16 league appearances.[6]
Westerlo edit
After featuring regularly for Vojvodina in the opening two months of the season, Miletić was transferred to Belgian club Westerlo in late August 2016.[7] He signed a two-year contract with an option for another year. Throughout the 2016–17 Belgian First Division A, Miletić made 20 appearances but failed to help Westerlo avoid relegation.[6]
Partizan edit
2017–18 season edit
In late June 2017, Miletić returned to Serbia and joined Partizan from Westerlo for a transfer fee of €350,000.[8] He signed a three-year contract with the club and chose to wear the number 73 shirt.[9] Miletić made his official debut for Partizan on 22 July, playing the full 90 minutes in the league's opener versus Mačva Šabac and contributing to a 6–1 success at home. He scored his first goal for the club in the Serbian Cup quarter-finals against Javor Ivanjica on 14 March 2018, helping his team to a 2–0 away win, which enabled them to advance to the semi-finals.[10] Partizan would go on to win the competition, beating Mladost Lučani 2–1 in the final.
Miletić finished his debut season as the team's second-most capped player with 50 appearances across all competitions, helping Partizan advance to the UEFA Europa League knockout stage after 13 years. He was also named in the league's best eleven due to his consistent performances in the process.[11]
2018–19 season edit
On 2 August 2018, Miletić scored his first goal in UEFA competitions, equalizing against Lithuanian club Trakai in a 1–1 away draw in the second leg of the Europa League second qualifying round.[12] He also netted the equalizer to set the score at 1–1 in an eventual 3–2 home win over Danish side Nordsjælland two weeks later in the return leg of the third qualifying round.[13] On 30 September, Miletić scored his first league goal for Partizan, netting a late equalizer to make it 2–2 away at Radnički Niš.[14]
On 16 May 2019, Miletić was the only Partizan player named in the league's best eleven for 2018–19.[15]
2019–20 season edit
On 29 August 2019, Miletić played his 100th official game for Partizan. His 80th-minute equalizer against Molde FK helped Partizan reach the group stage of UEFA Europa League for the ninth time.[16]
International career edit
In early October 2018, Serbia manager Mladen Krstajić invited Miletić to the team ahead of their UEFA Nations League games with Montenegro and Romania.[17] He made his international debut in the latter match, coming on as a second-half substitute for Milan Rodić in a goalless draw at Arena Națională.[18]
Statistics edit
Club edit
- As of 22 January 2024[6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sloga Kraljevo | 2009–10 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 2 | ||
| 2011–12 | 31 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 30 | 1 | ||
| Total | 113 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | 115 | 3 | ||
| Borac Čačak | 2014–15 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| 2015–16 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| Total | 36 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 39 | 1 | ||
| Vojvodina | 2015–16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
| Westerlo | 2016–17 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | |
| Partizan | 2017–18 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 50 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | 29 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 41 | 5 | |
| 2019–20 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 38 | 3 | |
| 2020–21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 89 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 134 | 9 | |
| Al Raed | 2020–21 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | |
| Partizan | 2021–22 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Omonia | 2022–23 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| Career total | 360 | 11 | 32 | 1 | 56 | 3 | 446 | 15 | |
International edit
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
Honours edit
Club edit
- Sloga Kraljevo
- Partizan
Omonia
Individual edit
References edit
- ^ "ISPOVEST NEMANJE MILETIĆA, FUDBALSKOG REPREZENTATIVCA Martovski pogrom na Kosovu me i dalje progoni!" (in Serbian). alo.rs. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Расуло у Чачку: Пљуште тужбе играча против клуба у Борцу" (in Serbian). zurnal.rs. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ^ "Kup: Borac osramotio Zvezdu na Marakani!" (in Serbian). b92.net. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ^ "Retka, ali i lepša strana fudbala" (in Serbian). ozonpress.net. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "MILETIĆ I JOVANČIĆ NOVI FUDBALERI VOJVODINE" (in Serbian). fkvojvodina.rs. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Nemanja Miletić at Soccerway
- ^ "Nemanja Miletic wordt Kemphaan" (in Dutch). kvcwesterlo.be. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ "KUPLJENO! Miletić u Partizanu do 2020. za 350.000 evra" (in Serbian). mozzartsport.com. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Nemanja Miletić potpisao za Partizan" (in Serbian). partizan.rs. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Ekspresni "nokaut" Partizana za polufinale Kupa" (in Serbian). b92.net. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Super liga: Održana manifestacija Prvi tim, priznanja u rukama najboljih" (in Serbian). superliga.rs. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ "REMI KAO POBEDA Partizan sa igračem manje prošao u treće kolo kvalifikacija za Ligu Evrope /FOTO/" (in Serbian). blic.rs. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "KRAJ: Partizan - Nordsjiland 3:2 (VIDEO)" (in Serbian). mozzartsport.com. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "KRAJ: Radnički – Partizan 2:2! Miletić izjednačio (VIDEO)" (in Serbian). mozzartsport.com. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ Srbije, Super liga. "Održana manifestacija Prvi tim, proglašeni najbolji akteri sezone 2018/19". Super liga Srbije (in Serbian). Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ^ "МОЛДЕ - ПАРТИЗАН 1:1(0:0)". FK PARTIZAN (in Serbian). Retrieved 2019-08-31.
- ^ "Krstajić pozvao i Nemanju Miletića!" (in Serbian). mondo.rs. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Србија ни са играчем више није успела да победи у Румунији, Тадић промашио пенал" (in Serbian). zurnal.rs. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
External links edit
- Nemanja Miletić at WorldFootball.net
- Nemanja Miletić at FootballDatabase.eu
- Nemanja Miletić – UEFA competition record ()
- Nemanja Miletić at National-Football-Teams.com