Andrija Kaluđerović (Serbian Cyrillic: Андрија Калуђеровић; born 5 July 1987) is a Serbian retired professional footballer who played as a striker.
Club career
Kaluđerović made his senior debut for OFK Beograd under manager Stevica Kuzmanovski, coming on as an injury-time substitute for Hristijan Kirovski in a 1–1 away league draw against Budućnost Banatski Dvor on 13 December 2003, aged 16. He spent the majority of the following three seasons on loan to various clubs, most notably Spartak Subotica in the Serbian First League. In the 2009 winter transfer window, Kaluđerović moved from OFK Beograd to fellow Serbian SuperLiga club Rad.
Red Star Belgrade
In August 2010, Kaluđerović signed a three-year contract with Red Star Belgrade. He was the league's joint top scorer in the 2010–11 season, alongside Ivica Iliev, with 13 goals. In February 2012, Kaluđerović was transferred to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan for an undisclosed fee.
In July 2013, Kaluđerović returned to Serbia and joined Vojvodina on a season-long loan.[1] His loan was later transferred to Cypriot club AEL Limassol in January 2014.[2]
Brisbane Roar
On 29 January 2015, Brisbane Roar announced that they had acquired the services of the Serbian for the remainder of the 2014–15 A-League, with an option to an extension at the end of the season. Upon his arrival to the club, Kaluđerović said that it had been a desire of his to play in Australia for the Roar since facing them in the 2012 AFC Champions League, then with Beijing Guoan.[3] He scored his first goal on his debut for the side in a 2–0 win over Central Coast Mariners. On 30 May 2015, Kaluđerović was released by new manager John Aloisi as his contract expired.
Wellington Phoenix
On 15 August 2017, it was announced that Kaluđerović would be returning to the A-League to play for the Wellington Phoenix on a one-year deal.[4] He was the team's top scorer in the 2017–18 season with nine goals.
Olimpija Ljubljana
In June 2018, Kaluđerović joined Slovenian champions Olimpija Ljubljana, signing a two-year deal.[5] He, however, spent just two months at the club, failing to make his official debut.
Delhi Dynamos
In August 2018, Kaluđerović signed with Indian Super League club Delhi Dynamos.[6]
Inter Zaprešić
In January 2019, Kaluđerović signed with Croatian club Inter Zaprešić.[7]
OFK Beograd
On 25 January 2024, Kaluđerović announced his retirement.[8]
International career
In UEFA competitions, Kaluđerović was capped for Serbia and Montenegro at under-19 level and Serbia at under-21 level. He was subsequently selected to represent Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics,[9] but failed to make any appearances.
In April 2010, Kaluđerović made his full international debut for Serbia in a friendly match against Japan.[10] He received his second call-up to the team for two friendlies against Mexico and Honduras in November 2011, appearing in both games.
Personal life
In January 2010, Kaluđerović married TV host Milica Stanišić.[11]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| OFK Beograd | 2003–04 | First League of Serbia and Montenegro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004–05 | First League of Serbia and Montenegro | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005–06 | First League of Serbia and Montenegro | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 | Serbian SuperLiga | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | |
| 2007–08 | Serbian SuperLiga | 28 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 31 | 8 | ||
| 2008–09 | Serbian SuperLiga | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 2 | |
| Total | 52 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 62 | 15 | ||
| Spartak Subotica (loan) | 2005–06 | Serbian First League | 19 | 9 | — | — | 19 | 9 | ||
| 2006–07 | Serbian First League | 11 | 2 | — | 11 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 30 | 11 | — | 30 | 11 | |||||
| Radnički Pirot (loan) | 2006–07 | Serbian First League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | |
| Rad | 2008–09 | Serbian SuperLiga | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 4 | |
| 2009–10 | Serbian SuperLiga | 29 | 17 | 1 | 1 | — | 30 | 18 | ||
| Total | 45 | 21 | 1 | 1 | — | 46 | 22 | |||
| Red Star Belgrade | 2010–11 | Serbian SuperLiga | 28 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 20 |
| 2011–12 | Serbian SuperLiga | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 10 | |
| Total | 43 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 55 | 30 | ||
| Beijing Guoan | 2012 | Chinese Super League | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| Racing Santander (loan) | 2012–13 | Segunda División | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 20 | 5 | |
| Vojvodina (loan) | 2013–14 | Serbian SuperLiga | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 8 |
| AEL Limassol (loan) | 2013–14 | Cypriot First Division | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 19 | 5 | |
| Thun | 2014–15 | Swiss Super League | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 2 | |
| Brisbane Roar | 2014–15 | A-League | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 7 |
| Rad | 2015–16 | Serbian SuperLiga | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 6 | |
| Žalgiris | 2016 | A Lyga | 19 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 23 |
| Port | 2017 | Thai League 1 | 9 | 3 | — | 9 | 3 | |||
| Wellington Phoenix | 2017–18 | A-League | 23 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 | 9 | |
| Olimpija Ljubljana | 2018–19 | Slovenian First League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Dynamos | 2018–19 | Indian Super League | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 1 | |
| Inter Zaprešić | 2018–19 | Croatian First League | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| RFS | 2019 | Latvian Higher League | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Rad | 2019–20 | Serbian SuperLiga | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 7 | |
| Žalgiris | 2020 | A Lyga | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
| Rad | 2020–21 | Serbian SuperLiga | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | 9 | |
| Proleter Novi Sad | 2021–22 | Serbian SuperLiga | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | |
| Nasaf | 2021 | Uzbekistan Super League | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 7 |
| Proleter Novi Sad | 2021–22 | Serbian SuperLiga | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Grafičar Beograd | 2022–23 | Serbian First League | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 5 | |
| OFK Beograd | 2022–23 | Serbian League Belgrade | 14 | 10 | — | — | 14 | 10 | ||
| 2023–24 | Serbian First League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10 | ||
| Career total | 451 | 164 | 36 | 24 | 33 | 10 | 520 | 198 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | |
Honours
OFK Beograd
- Serbia and Montenegro Cup runner-up: 2005–06
Žalgiris
Nasaf
Individual
- Serbian SuperLiga top scorer: 2010–11
- Serbian SuperLiga Team of the Season: 2010–11
- A Lyga top scorer: 2016
- Serbian SuperLiga Player of the Week: 2020–21 (Round 30[13])
Notes
References
- ^ "ANDRIJA KALUĐEROVIĆ U VOJVODINI" (in Serbian). fkvojvodina.rs. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "KALUĐEROVIĆ NA KIPRU" (in Serbian). fkvojvodina.rs. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "New striker's Aussie dream". brisbaneroar.com.au. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix sign Serbian striker Andrija Kaludjerovic". stuff.co.nz. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
- ^ "Andrija Kaluđerović to score goals for Olimpija". rtvslo.si. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos sign striker Andrija Kaluderovic". hindustantimes.com. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "DOŠAO ANDRIJA KALUĐEROVIĆ" (in Croatian). inter.hr. 11 January 2019. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "Калуђеровић ставио тачку". Sportski žurnal. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Đukić odredio konačan sastav" (in Serbian). b92.net. 7 August 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ ""Jelen orlovi" preleteli Osaku" (in Serbian). sportskacentrala.com. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "Udaje se voditeljka Milica Stanišić" (in Serbian). crvenitepih.com. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ Andrija Kaluđerović at Soccerway
- ^ "Igrač kola: Iskusni Andrija Kaluđerović za pobedu Rada nad Novosađanima". www.superliga.rs. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
External links
- Andrija Kaluđerović at BDFutbol
- Andrija Kaluđerović at FootballDatabase.eu
- Andrija Kaluđerović – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Andrija Kaluđerović – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Andrija Kaluđerović at National-Football-Teams.com
- Andrija Kaluđerović at Olympedia
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