Andrija Živković

Andrija Živković (Serbian Cyrillic: Андрија Живковић, pronounced [ǎndrija ʒǐːʋkoʋitɕ]; born 11 July 1996) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays for Portuguese club Benfica and the Serbia national team as a winger.

Andrija Živković
Živković playing for Serbia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name Andrija Živković
Date of birth (1996-07-11) 11 July 1996
Place of birth Niš, FR Yugoslavia
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Benfica
Number 17
Youth career
Nacional Niš
2009–2013 Partizan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Partizan 63 (17)
2016– Benfica 52 (3)
National team‡
2011–2013 Serbia U17[lower-alpha 1] 11 (4)
2014–2015 Serbia U19[lower-alpha 1] 8 (2)
2014–2015 Serbia U20 9 (2)
2013–2019 Serbia U21 15 (2)
2013– Serbia 17 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 March 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 June 2019

He is the youngest player ever to make a senior appearance for Serbia, as well as the youngest Partizan captain in the club's history.

Živković was a vital member of the Serbia national under-20 team that won the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

Club career

Partizan

Živković joined Partizan in September 2009. He was a member of the club's promising generation, alongside Danilo Pantić and Nemanja Radonjić, among others.[2]

2012–13 season

Živković made his competitive debut for their first team in a league fixture against Novi Pazar on 28 April 2013, replacing Darko Brašanac after 65 minutes of the match that ended in a goalless draw.[3] That was his only appearance in the 2012–13 campaign, as the club won its sixth consecutive championship title.

2013–14 season

After a long negotiation, Živković signed his first professional contract with Partizan on 23 August 2013, on a three-year deal.[4] He scored his first competitive goal for the club only two days later, after coming on as a substitute for Nikola Ninković in a 5–1 home victory over Radnički Kragujevac.[5] Afterwards, Živković scored a goal in the next three league games, in a 3–1 home win over Rad, in a 2–1 away win against Sloboda Užice, as well as in a 2–0 home victory over OFK Beograd.[6]

On 4 March 2014, Živković became Partizan's youngest captain of all-time at 17 years, 7 months and 18 days. This honour was previously held by Nikola Ninković, who captained the team at 17 years, 10 months and 12 days.[7] In his first full senior season, Živković made a total of 25 appearances in all competitions and scored five goals.

2014–15 season

In his third senior season, Živković played regularly since the beginning of the campaign, despite being unable to score in any competition. He also appeared in five games of the UEFA Europa League group stage. After failing to find the back of the net for several months, he scored his first goal of the season in a 5–1 home league win over Borac Čačak on 7 December 2014. He improved his tally after the winter break by scoring four more league goals, including a brace in a 3–1 away victory over OFK Beograd on 13 April 2015.[8] In total, Živković made 40 appearances in all competitions and scored seven goals, as the club won the championship title.[9]

2015–16 season

After missing the majority of the team's pre-season schedule due to national team duty, Živković made his first appearance of the season in a 1–0 home win over Dila Gori in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round on 14 July 2015. He entered the field as a 60th-minute substitute for Aboubakar Oumarou, managing to earn a free kick in the 81st minute, which would eventually result in the game-winning goal.[10] On 17 July 2014, Živković scored once in the league's opener versus Metalac Gornji Milanovac, as the game ended 4–0. He then scored his first goal for the club in UEFA competitions, finding the back of the net in a 4–2 home victory over Steaua București on 5 August 2015. He also provided an assist in the game and helped Partizan reach the Champions League play-off round.[11]

On 17 September, Živković scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3–2 home victory over AZ in the opening round of the Europa League group stage.[12] He subsequently scored a brace in a 3–1 away win against Augsburg on 1 October.[13] In the fifth round of the group stage, Živković continued his goal scoring form, netting the winning goal against AZ in a 2–1 away victory on 26 November.[14]

On 4 February 2016, Živković was suspended from the first team for refusing to extend his contract with the club.[15]

Benfica

2016–17 season

On 5 July 2016, Živković signed a five-year deal with Portuguese champions S.L. Benfica.[16] He was signed on a free transfer after his contract with Partizan had expired. He was given the number 17 shirt. On 2 October he was given his Benfica debut, coming on in the 84th minute for Gonçalo Guedes.[17] He made his UEFA Champions League debut five months later in a 4–0 away loss to Borussia Dortmund.[17] He ended the season winning the league title with Benfica, having scored no goals in 15 league appearances. In total, he appeared in 24 games and scored one goal in the national cup.

2017–18 season

Živković played his first Benfica match of the 2017–18 season against Rio Ave.

International career

Živković was a key member of the Serbia national under-17 team in two UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification cycles,[18] but failed to help them reach the final tournament on both occasions. He subsequently received his first call-up for the senior national team by manager Siniša Mihajlović, following his performances at club level. On 11 October 2013, Živković became the youngest player ever to debut for Serbia, aged 17, after coming on as a substitute for Zoran Tošić in a 2–0 home friendly win over Japan.[19]

Subsequently, Živković took part at the 2014 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He appeared in the opening two games of the tournament, before leaving the team upon his club's decision.[20] Serbia were eventually eliminated by Portugal after a penalty shoot-out in the semi-final of the competition.

Likewise, Živković was selected to represent his country at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He played in all of his team's seven games, as they won the gold medal.[21] Furthermore, Živković managed to score on two occasions, including a direct free kick against Mexico, eventually being voted as the tournament's best goal.[22]

Senior team

Živković made his debut for the Serbia national football team on 11 October 2013, becoming the youngest player in the history of Serbian team to make a debut.[23]

In June 2018, Živković was included in the final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup,[24] where he appeared in a match against Brazil.[25]

Career statistics

Club
As of 14 March 2019[26][27]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Partizan 2012–13 Serbian SuperLiga 1000000010
2013–14 235101000255
2014–15 2456210000407
2015–16 15710115002712
Total 631782225009324
Benfica 2016–17 Primeira Liga 15051103[lower-alpha 2]0241
2017–18 21310503[lower-alpha 2]0303
2018–19 16040702[lower-alpha 2]0290
Total 52310113080834
Career total 115201833558017628
Notes
  1. Only official UEFA matches included
  2. Appearances in the Taça da Liga

International
As of match played 10 June 2019[28]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Serbia 201320
201400
201510
201620
201720
201870
201930
Total170

Honours

Club

Partizan[26]

Benfica[26]

International

Serbia[26]

Individual
  • Sportsperson of the Year of Niš (2015)[29]

References
  1. "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia – List of Players" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 10 June 2018. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. "Treći Živković u Partizanu" (in Serbian). mozzartsport.com. 17 April 2013. Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  3. "Nadolaze 'mladi lavovi'" (in Serbian). partizan.rs. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  4. "'Džinka' iz Niša u profesionalnom pogonu" (in Serbian). partizan.rs. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  5. "Rekli su mu samo gazi i on je odmah počeo da gazi - Andrija Živković!" (in Serbian). mozzartsport.com. 25 August 2013. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  6. "Živković blistao, Partizan pobedio" (in Serbian). b92.net. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  7. "NAJMLAĐI KAPITEN: Andrija Živković ušao u istoriju" (in Serbian). kurir-info.rs. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  8. "Živković i Šaponjić za novih +5" (in Serbian). b92.net. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
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  12. "Partizan too strong for ten-man AZ". uefa.com. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  13. "Ten-man Partizan power to Augsburg win". uefa.com. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  14. "Partizan score late to beat AZ and close on last 32". uefa.com. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  15. "Saopštenje FK Partizan" (in Serbian). partizan.rs. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  16. "Zivkovic é reforço por cinco temporadas" [Zivkovic signs por five seasons]. S.L. Benfica (in Portuguese). 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  17. Andrija Živković at Soccerbase
  18. "Serbia and Belarus celebrate progress". uefa.com. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
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  20. "Paunović: Partizan vratio Živkovića" (in Serbian). b92.net. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  21. "Ecstasy in Auckland as Serbia make history". fifa.com. 20 June 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  22. "Zivkovic strike voted New Zealand's best". fifa.com. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  23. "Pao još jedan rekord: Andrija Živković postao najmlađi debitant u dresu Srbije". blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  24. "Soccer: Krstajic names Serbia's final 23-man World Cup squad". reuters.com. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  25. Andrew Das (27 June 2018). "World Cup: Brazil cruises into next round with easy victory". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  26. Andrija Živković at Soccerway
  27. Andrija Živković at ForaDeJogo. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  28. "Andrija Živković". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman.
  29. "Živkoviću nagrada "Sportska ličnost godine Niša"" (in Serbian). novosti.rs. 15 December 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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