Stefan Savić facts for kids
Savić with Montenegro in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Stefan Savić | ||
| Date of birth | 8 January 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Mojkovac, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Trabzonspor | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Brskovo | |||
| 2007–2009 | BSK Borča | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | BSK Borča | 27 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Partizan | 20 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Manchester City | 12 | (1) |
| 2012–2015 | Fiorentina | 86 | (4) |
| 2015–2024 | Atlético Madrid | 217 | (2) |
| 2024– | Trabzonspor | 13 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2007 | Montenegro U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Montenegro U19 | 7 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Montenegro U21 | 5 | (0) |
| 2010– | Montenegro | 74 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2025 (UTC) |
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Stefan Savić (born January 8, 1991) is a professional footballer from Montenegro. He plays as a centre-back, which means he helps protect his team's goal. Stefan currently plays for Süper Lig club Trabzonspor and is also a key player for the Montenegro national team.
Stefan started his football journey in his hometown of Mojkovac. He played for local clubs like Brskovo and BSK Borča before joining Partizan. With Partizan, he won two major trophies in one season. Later, he moved to Manchester City in England, where he helped them win the Premier League title.
In 2012, Stefan joined Fiorentina in Italy, playing over 100 games for them. Then, in 2015, he signed with Atlético Madrid in Spain. During his time at Atlético, his team reached the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final, won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2018, and became champions of La Liga in 2021. Stefan has also played more than 70 games for the Montenegro national team since 2010, scoring nine goals.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting in Serbia
Stefan Savić began his professional football career with BSK Borča in the 2008–09 season. In early 2010, he had a trial with the famous English club Arsenal. Stefan mentioned that he had agreed to join Arsenal, but the move did not happen.
On August 29, 2010, Stefan signed a four-year contract with Partizan, another Serbian club. He quickly became an important player. He played in the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League group stage and helped Partizan win both the league and the cup in the same season. This is known as winning "the double."
Playing for Manchester City
On July 6, 2011, Stefan Savić moved to England and signed a four-year contract with Manchester City. The transfer was worth about £6 million. He made his first appearance for Manchester City on August 15, coming on as a substitute against Swansea City.
Stefan scored his first goal for the club on October 1 in a 4–0 win against Blackburn Rovers. He headed the ball into the net from a corner kick. He played 12 league games that season. Manchester City won the 2011–12 Premier League title on the very last day of the season, and Stefan received a winner's medal.
Time with Fiorentina
On August 31, 2012, Stefan moved to Italy to play for Serie A club Fiorentina. He made his debut for Fiorentina on October 7, playing the whole game in a 1–0 win against Bologna. In December, he scored his first two goals for the club in a 2–2 draw against Sampdoria.
Stefan played 26 league games in his first season, helping Fiorentina finish fourth in the league. This result meant they qualified for the UEFA Europa League for the next season. He continued to be a key defender for Fiorentina in the 2013–14 season, playing 31 league games. Fiorentina again finished fourth and reached the final of the Coppa Italia, where they lost to Napoli.
In the 2014–15 season, Stefan reached a big milestone, playing his 100th game for Fiorentina across all competitions. He was a major part of their team that reached the semi-finals of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League.
Success at Atlético Madrid
On July 20, 2015, Stefan Savić joined Atlético Madrid in Spain. He signed a five-year contract with the club. Stefan became the first Montenegrin footballer in the 21st century to play in the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final.
During his time at Atlético Madrid, Stefan achieved great success. In 2018, his team won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup. In the 2020–21 season, Stefan was a vital part of the team that won the La Liga title, which is the top football league in Spain. He played for Atlético Madrid until 2024.
Joining Trabzonspor
On July 25, 2024, the Turkish club Trabzonspor announced that Stefan Savić had signed with them. He now plays in the Süper Lig, which is the top football league in Turkey.
International Career
Stefan Savić played for Montenegro at every youth level before joining the senior national team. He made his first appearance for the senior team on August 11, 2010. This was in a friendly match against Northern Ireland.
On August 10, 2011, Stefan scored two goals in a friendly match against Albania. As of June 2025, he has played 74 games for Montenegro and scored 9 goals.
Personal Life
Stefan Savić's father, Dragan, passed away on April 6, 2011, when Stefan was 20 years old. Outside of football, Stefan is very good with languages. Besides his native Montenegrin, he can speak English, Italian, and Spanish fluently.
Honours and Awards
Stefan Savić has won many trophies and awards throughout his career:
BSK Borča
- Serbian First League: 2008–09 (This is a league title)
Partizan
- Serbian SuperLiga: 2010–11 (Another league title)
- Serbian Cup: 2010–11 (A cup competition title)
Manchester City
- Premier League: 2011–12 (The top English league title)
- FA Community Shield: 2012 (A one-off match played before the season starts)
Fiorentina
- Coppa Italia runner-up: 2013–14 (Reached the final of the Italian cup)
Atlético Madrid
- La Liga: 2020–21 (The top Spanish league title)
- UEFA Europa League: 2017–18 (A major European club competition)
- UEFA Super Cup: 2018 (A match between the winners of the Champions League and Europa League)
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2015–16 (Reached the final of the biggest European club competition)
Trabzonspor
- Turkish Cup runner-up: 2024–25 (Reached the final of the Turkish cup)
Individual Awards
- Serbian SuperLiga Team of the Season: 2010–11 (Chosen as one of the best players in the Serbian league)
- Montenegrin Footballer of the Year (7 times): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (Awarded to the best Montenegrin player)
Images for kids
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Savić with Montenegro in 2015
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Savić playing against Ukraine in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Stefan Savić para niños
