Filip Kostić is a Serbian professional footballer known for his versatility as a left midfielder and left wing-back.
He made his senior debut with FK Radnički 1923 at the age of 17 after the club's promotion to the Serbian SuperLiga.
Kostić moved to FC Groningen in the Netherlands in 2012, where he began to attract media attention for his playmaking skills.
Biography
Early Life
Filip Kostić is a Serbian professional footballer born in 1992, who has made a name for himself as a talented left midfielder and left wing-back. He began his football journey at FK Radnički 1923, where he made his senior debut in 2010 at just 17 years old, shortly after the club's promotion to the Serbian SuperLiga. His impressive performances quickly attracted attention from several top clubs, including Red Star Belgrade and Tottenham Hotspur.
Career Progression
In 2012, Kostić signed with FC Groningen in the Netherlands, where he began to showcase his potential. He made his debut in October 2012 and gained recognition for his playmaking abilities, notably assisting in key matches and scoring his first goal for the club in 2013. After two seasons, he moved to VfB Stuttgart in Germany, where he continued to develop his skills in the Bundesliga. Kostić's career took a significant turn when he joined Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018, where he played a pivotal role in their UEFA Europa League triumph in the 2021-22 season.
In 2022, he signed with Juventus FC, further solidifying his status in European football. As of 2024, he is set to join Fenerbahçe Istanbul, with plans to continue his career at PSV Eindhoven in 2026.
International Career
Kostić has represented Serbia at various levels, including the under-19 and under-21 teams, where he made notable contributions, such as scoring the winner against Spain in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification play-offs. He made his senior debut in 2015 and has since participated in two FIFA World Cups (2018 and 2022) and UEFA Euro 2024, where he faced a setback due to injury during the tournament. His international experience has further enhanced his reputation as a key player for the national team.
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Career & Clubs
Radnički Kragujevac
Kostić made his senior debut with Radnički Kragujevac in 2010 at the age of 17. This was after the club was promoted to the Serbian SuperLiga from the Serbian First League. He began attracting the interest of several clubs, including Red Star Belgrade, Anderlecht, Udinese, and Tottenham Hotspur. On 15 April 2012, he was named starting left winger in Sportal's ideal team of round 24 in the SuperLiga.
Groningen
On 4 April 2012, he signed a contract with Eredivisie side Groningen and moved to the Netherlands in June 2012 after the end of the season. He made his debut for Groningen on 21 October 2012. After getting little playing time, Kostić finally began showing promising potential from the beginning of the 2013–14 Eredivisie; he attracted media attention after playing a brilliant game in which he had one assist against NEC, and then on 25 August he added to his reputation of play-making by assisting twice against Go Ahead Eagles. Finally, on 20 October 2013, Kostić scored his first ever goal for Groningen in a 1–0 win against PSV Eindhoven. Kostić received criticism for a media interview after drawing 0–0 with Aberdeen F.C. in the second round of the Europa League qualifiers. He went on record after the match saying, “We go home happy, we have done 80% of what we need to go through”. Groningen went on to lose the tie with the Scottish club 1–2 at the Euroborg. Aberdeen winger Jonny Hayes was later quoted as saying "I was quite happy…
Youth and early senior career
Kostić has played for Serbia at under-19 level and under-21 level. In the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification play-offs, he scored the winner against Spain. On 7 June 2015, Kostić debuted for the Serbian senior squad against Azerbaijan in a 4–1 friendly victory in Sankt Pölten, Austria, making way for Lazar Marković after 56 minutes. He played his first competitive match for on 13 June 2015 in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group I against Denmark. On 5 September 2016, Kostić scored his first international goal against the Republic of Ireland in a 2–2 draw.
2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups
In June 2018, he was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, playing all three group stage matches. In November 2022, he was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He played in group stage matches against Cameroon and Switzerland. Serbia finished fourth in the group.
UEFA Euro 2024
Kostić was part of the Serbia squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and started the team's opening match of the tournament against England. He was substituted in the 43rd minute with a suspected knee ligament injury. He missed other Serbia matches in the tournament due to that injury.
Club
As of match played 6 September 2026
International
As of match played 31 March 2026
As of 16 June 2024 Scores and results list Serbia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kostić goal.
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2014–2016)
- Club
- FC Groningen (2012–2014)
- Club
- FK Radnički 1923 (2009–2012)
- Club
- Serbia national under-19 football team (2010–2010)
- Club
- Serbia national under-21 football team (2013–2015)
- Club
- Serbia men's national football team (2015–)
- Club
- Eintracht Frankfurt (2018–2022)
- Club
- Hamburger SV (2016–2018)
- Club
- Juventus FC (2022–2026)
- Club
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2024–2025)
- Club
- PSV Eindhoven (2026–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Serbia
Legacy
Eintracht Frankfurt
UEFA Europa League: 2021–22 Juventus
Coppa Italia: 2023–24 Individual
UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2018–19, 2021–22 Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2019–20 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: 2021–22 UEFA Europa League most assists: 2021–22
Clubs
- Serbia men's national football team2015current
- PSV Eindhoven2026current
- FK Radnički 19232009–2012
- Serbia national under-19 football team2010–2010
- FC Groningen2012–2014
- Serbia national under-21 football team2013–2015
- VfB Stuttgart2014–2016
- Hamburger SV2016–2018
- Eintracht Frankfurt2018–2022
- Juventus FC2022–2026
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul2024–2025
Played together with
Aaron HuntHamburger SV · 2015
Aaron RamseyJuventus FC · 2019–2022- Aarón GalindoEintracht Frankfurt · 2007–2008
- Abdelaziz AhanfoufVfB Stuttgart
Abdenasser El KhayatiPSV Eindhoven
Abdoulay KonkoJuventus FC · 2004–2007
Abdoulaye BaFenerbahçe Istanbul · 2015–2016
Abdullah ErcanFenerbahçe Istanbul · 1999–2003- Abel TamataFC Groningen · 2015
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2010
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2010–2015
- Abel TamataPSV Eindhoven · 2013–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Filip Kostić is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder or left wing-back for Eredivisie club PSV and the Serbia national team.
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