Mitrović is set to join Al-Rayyan in 2025, continuing his professional journey.
He plays as a forward, a position in which he has excelled throughout his career.
Aleksandar Mitrović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Qatar Stars League club Al Rayyan and captains the Serbia national team.
Biography
Early Life
Aleksandar Mitrović was born in Smederevo, Serbia, where he began his journey in football. He joined the youth system of FK Partizan, one of Serbia's most prestigious clubs, and made his senior debut with their affiliated team, FK Teleoptik, during the 2011–12 season, impressively scoring seven goals in 25 league matches.
Career
Mitrović signed his first professional contract with Partizan on June 27, 2012, and quickly made a name for himself. He debuted in a Champions League qualifier, scoring shortly after coming on as a substitute. His first season saw him become Partizan's top scorer with 15 goals in 36 appearances, earning a spot in the Jelen SuperLiga's Team of the Season. In 2013, he transferred to R.S.C. Anderlecht, where he continued to excel, before moving to Newcastle United F.C. in 2015. After a brief stint at Fulham F.C., he joined Al Hilal SFC in 2023, and is set to play for Al-Rayyan starting in 2025.
Mitrović has also had a significant international career, representing Serbia at various levels. He was the top scorer for the U19 team during their successful 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship campaign and made his senior debut in 2013. Since then, he has been a key player for the national team, contributing to their efforts in major tournaments.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Mitrović is a devoted family man, having two children with his partner Kristina Janjić. He is a lifelong supporter of both Partizan and Newcastle United, reflecting his deep ties to the clubs that shaped his career.
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Career & Clubs
Early years
Born in Smederevo, Mitrović came to Partizan and went through the youth system of the club. Before being promoted to the first team, he made his senior debut with their affiliated side Teleoptik in the 2011–12 season, scoring seven goals in 25 league matches.
Partizan
On 27 June 2012, Mitrović signed his first professional contract with Partizan, on a four-year contract. He made his official debut for the club in a Champions League qualifier against Maltese side Valletta, scoring a goal nine minutes after coming on as a substitute. On 23 August 2012, Mitrović scored a header against Tromsø in the Europa League play-off round. Three days later, he scored his first league goal in a home fixture against Jagodina. On 17 November 2012, Mitrović scored the opening goal in his first ever Eternal derby, which Partizan eventually lost 3–2. Five days later, he also scored in a 1–1 away draw with Azerbaijani side Neftchi Baku during the Europa League group stage. By the end of his debut season, Mitrović was Partizan's top scorer in all competitions with 15 goals in 36 appearances even though he was one of the youngest players of the team. Due to his displays, he earned a place in Jelen SuperLiga's Team of the Season selection. Additionally, Serbian sports portal Mozzart Sport rated Mitrović third out of the 25 best players in the national league for that season.
Anderlecht
On 12 August 2013, after much speculation, it was announced that Mitrović…
Youth
With four goals, Mitrović was the top scorer of the Serbian national team in their successful qualifying campaign for the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. On 3 July 2012, the opening day of the final tournament, he was sent off during a match against France U19, which caused him to miss the rest of the competition due to suspension. On 26 March 2013, Mitrović scored two goals in a friendly for Serbia's U21 team against Bulgaria U21. Mitrović was called up by Serbia U19 coach Ljubinko Drulović for two qualification matches for the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Championship taking place after his debut with the senior national side against Belgium. Mitrović was also a member of the squad that traveled to Lithuania for the final tournament, where he established himself as one of the key players in Serbia's U19 team which won the competition for the first time in the history of Serbian football. He contributed by scoring a goal and providing two assists during the contest (including one in the final match against France U19). Mitrović was also named the tournament's Golden Player for his performances.
Senior
Mitrović earned his first call up to the Serbian senior national team by coach Siniša Mihajlović for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Belgium. He played 69 minutes on his debut on 7 June 2013 and earned a yellow card after stepping on Axel Witsel's foot, before being replaced by Marko Šćepović. On 6 September, Mitrović scored his first…
Club
As of match played 1 May 2026
International
As of match played 31 March 2026
- Club
- Al Hilal SFC (2023–2025)
- Club
- Al-Rayyan (2025–)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Serbia
- Club
- FK Partizan (2012–2013)
- Club
- FK Teleoptik (2011–2012)
- Club
- R.S.C. Anderlecht (2013–2015)
- Club
- Newcastle United F.C. (2015–2018)
- Club
- Serbia national under-19 football team (2011–2013)
- Club
- Serbia national under-21 football team (2013–2014)
- Club
- Serbia men's national football team (2013–)
- Club
- Fulham F.C. (2018–2018)
- Club
- Fulham F.C. (2018–2023)
Personal
Mitrović has two children with partner Kristina Janjić. He is a lifelong supporter of both Partizan and Newcastle United.
Clubs
- Serbia men's national football team2013current
- Al-Rayyan2025current
- FK Teleoptik2011–2012
- Serbia national under-19 football team2011–2013
- FK Partizan2012–2013
- R.S.C. Anderlecht2013–2015
- Serbia national under-21 football team2013–2014
- Newcastle United F.C.2015–2018
- Fulham F.C.2018–2018
- Fulham F.C.2018–2023
- Al Hilal SFC2023–2025
Played together with
Aaron HughesFulham F.C. · 2007–2014
Aaron HughesNewcastle United F.C. · 1997–2005
Aaron Leya IsekaR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2014
Aaron RamsdaleNewcastle United F.C. · 2025
Abderrazak HamdallahAl-Rayyan · 2017–2018
Abdeslam OuaddouFulham F.C. · 2001–2003
Abdoulay DiabyR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2021–2021
Abdoulaye FayeNewcastle United F.C. · 2007–2008
Abdulaziz HatemAl-Rayyan · 2019- Abdulaziz KhathranAl Hilal SFC · 2003–2009
- Abdulellah Al-MalkiAl Hilal SFC · 2022
- Abdullah Al-HamdanAl Hilal SFC · 2021–2026
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Aleksandar Mitrović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Qatar Stars League club Al Rayyan and captains the Serbia national team.
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