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Nikola Milenković
Serbian footballerSTASUBGYRPCurrent Season9203011Season 2023277041346 days ago · Item 1 of 3 Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - Denmark v Serbia - Munich Football Arena, Munich, Germany - June 25, 2024 Serbia's Nikola Milenkovic in action with Denmark's Kasper Dolberg ...
- Versatile Defender
- Thrived in Italy
- Nemanja Vidic Comparisons
- Previously Scouted by Manchester United
- Impressed at The 2018 World Cup
Milenkovic is capable of playing at both centre back and right back, which would add flexibility to anyone's squad. The right-footed Serbian stands at 6'5, which makes him a dominant presence at set pieces as you would expect.
After impressing for his local side Partizan Belgrade, Milenkovic made the move to Tuscany and Fiorentina in the summer of 2017 for a fee believed to be in the region of €5m. He's chipped with double digit goals since donning the colours of la Viola, but his defensive skills and leadership qualities are what makes him stand out from the crowd. Qual...
As you would expect with any promising Serbian defender, Milenkovic has been compared to the great Nemanja Vidic. Mladen Krstajic, his coach at the 2018 World Cup, called the young defender a 'new Vidic' and praised Milenkovic's composure, tenacity and sound ball control. Strong and an adept one on one defender, it would seem such comparisons are n...
From all the details we have provided so far, it should be no surprise that Milenkovic caught the eye of Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese was reported to have personally attended a Fiorentina game in 2018 to scout the young defender. Manchester United were keenbut decided to spend £80m on Harry Maguire instead.
Appearing for his country at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Milenkovic made a solid impression in an underperforming Serbia team. He played in all three group games and made 34 successful tackles, the most by any player during the tournament's opening round. He also impressed with his positional play despite defeats to Brazil and Switzerland. Having...
3 days ago · Nikola Milenkovic , centre-back — Fiorentina. Milenkovic was one of the tournament’s best defenders, helping Serbia concede just two goals in Group C. The 6ft 5in (196cm) centre-back is a ...
Aug 9, 2021 · West Ham are edging closer to a deal for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, with the fee expected to be £14m.
Aug 10, 2022 · Nikola Milenkovic faced the press and signed a new contract with Fiorentina, a deal that runs until 2027. "I love this club and this city. I am excited and happy to stay at Fiorentina.
Aug 13, 2021 · Tottenham are in talks to sign Nikola Milenkovic after his proposed move to West Ham broke down. The Hammers have been unable to agree a deal for the Fiorentina defender and discussions have...
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Aug 18, 2021 · Tottenham, West Ham and Wolves all interested in Nikola Milenkovic but Fiorentina defender is no nearer a move to the Premier League and might now extend his contract in Serie A
