Not to be confused with the Austrian football player, Alexander Popovic.

Alexandar Popović (born 7 September 2002) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for A-League Men club Sydney FC.

Club career

Adelaide United

Popović began his professional career at Adelaide United. He signed a scholarship contract prior to the 2021/22 season.[1] Popović's highlights at the club mostly come against Western Sydney; his A-League Men debut on 16 March 2022, his first start only four days later on the 20th, and his first professional goal on 18 February 2023.[2] Popović was selected in an A-League All Stars squad which would face FC Barcelona in an exhibition match in 2022.[3] He was substituted on for Rhyan Grant in the 85th minute of play, and he did not concede alongside Adelaide teammates Isaías and Nestory Irankunda.

Gwangju FC

During the January transfer window of 2024, Adelaide United announced the sale of Popović to K League 1 club Gwangju.[4]

Sydney FC

In September 2024, Popovic joined Sydney FC ahead of the 2024-25 A-League season on a loan deal until January.[5] After impressing during his loan spell, Popovic joined Sydney FC on a permanent basis, signing a 3 and a half year contract, after Sydney agreed a fee with Gwangju.[6]

International career

Popović was named in Tony Vidmar's Olyroos squad for a pair of friendly matches against Qatar and Saudi Arabia in November 2023. The squad included goalkeeper teammate Steven Hall.[7]

Honours

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Adelaide United scholarship update". Adelaide United. 28 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Alexander Popovic - Stats and titles". Footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Reds trio feature against Barcelona". Adelaide United. 26 May 2022.
  4. ^ Dodd, James (31 January 2024). "Popović bound for Korea after agreement reached". Adelaide United.
  5. ^ "Sydney FC Sign Defender Alexandar Popovic". Sydney FC. 18 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Sydney FC Complete Popovic Signing". Sydney FC. 4 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Hall and Popović named in Olyroos Squad". Adelaide United. 6 November 2023.
  8. ^ Thomas, Joshua (25 May 2022). "A-Leagues All Stars: Every player picked for Barcelona match, past squads, coach and previous results". Sporting News. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
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