Stefan Drljača (Serbian Cyrillic: Стефан Дрљача; born 20 April 1999) is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart.[1]
Career
Drljača is a youth academy graduate of TSG Hoffenheim II. In August 2020, he joined Borussia Dortmund II on a two-year deal.[2] He made his professional debut for the team on 5 September 2021 in a 1–0 league win against TSV Havelse.[3] He moved to Dynamo Dresden in June 2022.[4]
On 24 May 2024, VfB Stuttgart announced the signing of Drljača on a three-year contract until June 2027.[5]
Personal life
Born in Germany, Drljača is of paternal Bosnian Serb and maternal Croat descent. His father, Nenad Drljača, hails from Bosanski Novi and is a former footballer who played for Serbian club Vojvodina during the Yugoslav First League era. His mother hails from Slavonski Brod.[6]
Honours
Borussia Dortmund II
Borussia Dortmund
Dynamo Dresden
- Saxony Cup: 2023–24[7]
References
- ^ Stefan Drljača at Soccerway
- ^ "BVB II verpflichtet vielversprechendes Quintett". 12 July 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Havelse vs. Borussia Dortmund II - 5 September 2021". Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Stefan Drljaca moves to Dynamo Dresden". 14 June 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Stuttgart confirm goalkeeper signing". 24 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "WM-Serie (13/13): Stefan und die Feurigen". 26 June 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Dynamo ringt Aue nieder". 25 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
External links
- Stefan Drljača at WorldFootball.net
- Stefan Drljača at DFB (also available in German)