Saša Lukić is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Ipswich Town and the Serbia national team.
Lukić was born in Varna, a village near Šabac, Serbia, on August 13, 1996.
He signed his first professional contract with FK Partizan on his 17th birthday in 2013.
Biography
Early Life
Saša Lukić was born on August 13, 1996, in Varna, a village near Šabac, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia. His passion for football began at a young age, and he started playing at POFK Savacium, a local football school in Šabac.
Career
Lukić's professional journey began when he joined FK Partizan as a trainee in August 2009. He signed his first professional contract with the club on his 17th birthday in 2013. To gain experience, he was loaned to FK Teleoptik, where he made 23 league appearances and scored three goals during the 2013–14 season. After returning to Partizan, he made his competitive debut on May 16, 2015, and quickly became a key player, even captaining the team in the absence of other players.
In July 2016, Lukić moved to Italy to join Torino FC, where he made his Serie A debut later that year. His international career began with the Serbia national under-17 team in 2012, progressing through the under-21s and finally debuting for the senior national team on September 7, 2018. He represented Serbia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and was also selected for UEFA Euro 2024, showcasing his skills on the international stage. Known for his versatility, Lukić is primarily a midfielder but can play in various positions, excelling in attacking roles due to his vision and technique.
Legacy
As of 2023, Lukić plays for Fulham F.C. in the Premier League and continues to be an integral part of the Serbian national team. His journey from a local football school to international competitions highlights his dedication and talent in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Partizan
Lukić started playing football at POFK Savacium, a football school in Šabac, before joining Partizan as a trainee in August 2009. He signed his first professional contract for the club in August 2013 on his 17th birthday, signing a three-year deal.
Loan to Teleoptik
To gain senior experience, Lukić was immediately loaned to Teleoptik. He played regularly for the Opticians in the 2013–14 season, making 23 league appearances and scoring three goals, as the club failed to avoid relegation.
Return to Partizan
On 16 May 2015, Lukić made his competitive debut for Partizan and played the full match in a 1–1 home league draw with Novi Pazar. On 17 July 2015, he entered in the game against Metalac, replacing Stefan Babović in first game of 2015–16 Serbian SuperLiga. On 8 August, he scored his first official goal for Partizan in the final minutes of a 2–1 home win over Spartak Subotica. Two weeks later, he scored his second goal for Partizan in 3–1 away league win over Borac Čačak. On 26 August 2015, Lukić made his debut in the UEFA Champions League in the second leg of the play-off round against BATE Borisov. On 22 October, he played his first match in UEFA Europa League group stage against Athletic Bilbao. In the absence of some players he captained the team for several games.
Torino
On 29 July 2016, Lukić was signed by Italian club Torino. On 17 October, he made his debut in Serie A in a 4–1 win away to Palermo, replacing Mirko…
Lukić debuted for the Serbian senior squad on 7 September 2018 in a 1–0 victory against Lithuania. Lukić was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He played in all three group stage matches, against Brazil, Cameroon, and Switzerland. Serbia finished fourth in the group. Lukić was selected in Serbia's squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. He played in all three group stage matches, against England, Slovenia and Denmark. Serbia finished fourth in the group.
Lukić is a midfielder who is also capable of playing in several positions. A right-footed player, he is usually deployed as an attacking midfielder, due to his vision, passing, technique, and striking ability, as well as his adeptness at making attacking runs.
- Club
- FK Partizan (2013–2016)
- Club
- FK Teleoptik (2013–2015)
- Club
- Serbia national under-17 football team (2012–2013)
- Club
- Serbia national under-21 football team (2015–2019)
- Club
- Torino FC (2016–2023)
- Club
- Serbia men's national football team (2018–)
- Club
- Levante UD (2017–2018)
- Club
- Fulham F.C. (2023–2026)
- Club
- Ipswich Town F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- Serbia
Personal
Lukić was born in Varna, a village near Šabac, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia on 13 August 1996.
Clubs
- Serbia men's national football team2018current
- Ipswich Town F.C.2026current
- Serbia national under-17 football team2012–2013
- FK Partizan2013–2016
- FK Teleoptik2013–2015
- Serbia national under-21 football team2015–2019
- Torino FC2016–2023
- Levante UD2017–2018
- Fulham F.C.2023–2026
Played together with
Aaron CresswellIpswich Town F.C. · 2011–2014
Aaron HughesFulham F.C. · 2007–2014
Aaron McLeanIpswich Town F.C. · 2013–2013
Abdelkader GhezzalLevante UD · 2012–2012
Abdeslam OuaddouFulham F.C. · 2001–2003
Abedi PeleTorino FC · 1994–1996- Abel ThermeusLevante UD · 2006–2008
Aboubakar KamaraFulham F.C.- Aboubakar OumarouFK Partizan · 2015–2016
Abraham MineroLevante UD · 2016–2017
Aco StojkovFK Partizan · 2006–2006
Adam MillerIpswich Town F.C. · 1999–2000
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Saša Lukić is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Ipswich Town and the Serbia national team.
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