Marko Pantelić is a Serbian footballer known for his role as a forward.
He represented Serbia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his skills on an international stage.
Pantelić began his professional career at just 16 years old with G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis in Greece.
Biography
Early Life
Marko Pantelić was born in Serbia and began his football journey at a young age, coming up through the youth system of Red Star Belgrade. At just 16 years old, he signed a professional contract with G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis in Greece, marking the start of his international career. Shortly after, he moved to France to join Paris Saint-Germain, where he trained alongside notable players like Raí and Marco Simone. However, his time at PSG was brief, leading him to play for various clubs across Europe, including stints in Switzerland and Spain.
Career
Pantelić's career took off after returning to Serbia, where he signed with FK Obilić in 2002. He quickly became a key player, helping the team secure the Serbia and Montenegro Cup title in 2003. His impressive performances caught the attention of Red Star Belgrade, and he made a significant mid-season transfer in 2004. He later enjoyed successful spells at Hertha BSC in Germany, Ajax in the Netherlands, and Olympiacos in Greece, where he won multiple league titles and cups. Pantelić also represented the Serbia national team, earning 43 caps and scoring 10 goals, including participation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Legacy
Pantelić's contributions to football have been recognized through various honors, including being named the First League of Serbia and Montenegro Top Scorer in 2005 and the Greek Cup Top Goalscorer in 2012. His career is marked by resilience and adaptability, having navigated the challenges of playing in different leagues and countries. After retiring from professional play, he transitioned into a football agent, continuing his involvement in the sport he loves.
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Career & Clubs
Early years
As Pantelić was coming up through the Red Star Belgrade youth system, he was offered a job Thessaloniki and went there alone in Greece. Pantelić was still only 16 years old when he signed a professional contract with Iraklis. At 18, Pantelić accepted an offer to sign for French club Paris Saint-Germain and found himself training and playing alongside Raí, Marco Simone, and Leonardo. With only three matches for the club, he moved to Swiss club Lausanne for one season, scoring eight goals in 21 Swiss league matches. Later, Pantelić signed for Spanish club Celta Vigo, but was sent on loan to Sturm Graz in Austria. After a two-year absence from professional football, Pantelić returned to Serbia and signed with Obilić in summer 2002. He was essentially starting over as many were quick to write him off as yet another prospect whose career was derailed by going abroad too soon. In January 2003, Pantelić moved to Sartid Smederevo. Upon settling in, he quickly established himself as the team's leader, earning them a Serbia and Montenegro Cup title in 2003. However, his playing time in Smederevo did not go unnoticed by Red Star, and Pantelić became the biggest mid-season signing for the latter in January 2004.
Hertha BSC
After securing a loan move to Hertha for €250,000 on 31 August 2005, the last day of the summer transfer window that year, he went on to score 11 goals in 28 league matches during the 2005–06 season. In April 2006, he signed for Hertha…
Pantelić debuted for the national team in a friendly match against Poland in 2003, In 2010, he was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, appearing in group stage matches against Ghana and Australia. He scored his first World Cup goal against Australia in a 2–1 loss. Pantelić also scored three goals in the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying. He has not featured for his country since their failure to qualify for the corresponding final tournament. Pantelić earned 43 international appearances and ten goals in total.
- Club
- FC Lausanne-Sport (1998–1999)
- Club
- FK Obilić (2002–2003)
- Club
- FK Crvena zvezda (2004–2005)
- Club
- SK Sturm Graz (1999–1999)
- Club
- Hertha BSC (2005–2009)
- Club
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (1997–1999)
- Club
- Serbia men's national football team (2003–2011)
- Club
- Yverdon-Sport FC (2000–2000)
- Club
- FK Smederevo 1924 (2003–2004)
- Club
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (1995–1996)
- Club
- Olympiacos F.C. (2010–2013)
- Club
- AFC Ajax (2009–2010)
- Club
- RC Celta de Vigo (1999–2000)
- Club
- Serbia and Montenegro national football team (2003–2004)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Serbia
Legacy
Club
Lausanne
Swiss Cup: 1998–99 Sartid Smederevo
Serbia and Montenegro Cup: 2002–03 Red Star Belgrade
First League of Serbia and Montenegro: 2003–04 Serbia and Montenegro Cup: 2003–04 Hertha BSC
UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2006 Ajax
KNVB Cup: 2009–10 Olympiacos
Super League Greece: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13 Greek Cup: 2011–12, 2012–13
Individual
Best Sportsman of SD Crvena Zvezda: 2004 First League of Serbia and Montenegro Top Scorer: 2004–05 Greek Cup Top Goalscorer: 2011–12 (6 goals)
Clubs
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis1995–1996
- Paris Saint-Germain FC1997–1999
- FC Lausanne-Sport1998–1999
- RC Celta de Vigo1999–2000
- SK Sturm Graz1999–1999
- Yverdon-Sport FC2000–2000
- FK Obilić2002–2003
- FK Smederevo 19242003–2004
- Serbia and Montenegro national football team2003–2004
- Serbia men's national football team2003–2011
- FK Crvena zvezda2004–2005
- Hertha BSC2005–2009
- AFC Ajax2009–2010
- Olympiacos F.C.2010–2013
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaAFC Ajax · 1999–2003
Aarón ÑíguezRC Celta de Vigo · 2009–2010
Abdelaziz BarradaParis Saint-Germain FC · 2007–2010
Abdelhak NouriAFC Ajax · 2015–2017
Abdou DialloParis Saint-Germain FC · 2019–2023
Abel BragaParis Saint-Germain FC · 1979–1981- Abiodun BaruwaSK Sturm Graz · 1998–2001
- Abubakari YakubuAFC Ajax · 1999–2005
Achraf HakimiParis Saint-Germain FC · 2021
Adaílton Martins BolzanParis Saint-Germain FC · 1998–1999
Adil AouchicheParis Saint-Germain FC · 2019–2020
Adrien RabiotParis Saint-Germain FC · 2012–2019
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Identifiers & aliases
Marko Pantelić is a Serbian football agent and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He represented Serbia at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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