Stefan Šćepović is a Serbian association football player known for his forward position.
He is the older brother of fellow footballer Marko Šćepović and the son of former Partizan striker Slađan Šćepović.
Šćepović made headlines for being the first player in Sporting de Gijón's history to score in his first five consecutive games.
Biography
Early Life and Personal Background
Stefan Šćepović is a Serbian professional footballer born into a family with a rich football heritage. He is the older brother of Marko Šćepović and the son of Slađan Šćepović, a former striker for Partizan and now a youth coach. This familial connection to the sport undoubtedly influenced his early passion for football.
Career Journey
Šćepović began his professional career at OFK Beograd in 2007, where he showcased his talent as a forward. His career took a significant turn in 2010 when he was loaned to U.C. Sampdoria, which led to a permanent move to Club Brugge later that year. Despite a challenging start at Brugge, including a memorable incident where he accidentally locked himself in a bathroom, he continued to develop his skills.
In 2012, he signed with FK Partizan, marking a pivotal moment in his career. On the same day, he married his longtime girlfriend, Jovana. His time at Partizan included participation in the UEFA Europa League, where he faced formidable teams like Internazionale. Following his stint at Partizan, Šćepović had successful spells at Sporting de Gijón, where he made history by scoring in his first five consecutive games, and later at Celtic F.C. and Getafe CF.
Šćepović also made his mark on the international stage, debuting for the Serbia national team in 2012 and scoring his first goal in a World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in 2013. His career has seen him play for various clubs across Europe, showcasing his versatility and skill as a forward.
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Career & Clubs
Šćepović made his debut for the Serbia national football team on 29 February 2012 in a friendly match against Cyprus. He scored his first international goal on 15 October 2013 in a qualifier for the following year's World Cup against Macedonia at the Jagodina City Stadium; after replacing Filip Đorđević in the 62nd minute, he netted his team's last goal of a 5–1 victory eleven minutes later.
Early career
Šćepović started his professional career at OFK Beograd in 2007. In 2010, he left on loan to Sampdoria. As part of the agreement, Sampdoria have an option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. At the end of the season, Šćepović was linked to Juventus and Belgian Club Brugge, signing with the latter.
Club Brugge
In July 2010 Šćepović joined Belgian club Club Brugge. After suffering a goal drought in the first half of the season, he was loaned to Kortrijk in January 2011. Belgian media also described that he was most remembered in Brugge for accidentally locking himself in a bathroom in Affligem hours before a friendly.
Partizan
On 8 June 2012, Šćepović signed a two-year contract with FK Partizan. On the same day, he married his longtime girlfriend Jovana Šćepović. He featured with Partizan in the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League and played against the likes of Internazionale, Rubin Kazan, and Neftçi PFK.
Sporting Gijón
In July 2013, Šćepović signed a three-year loan deal with Sporting de Gijón, with a buyout clause. In September he became the first player in the history of the club who managed to score in his first five consecutive games (against Real Madrid Castilla, Recreativo de Huelva, Mallorca, Ponferradina and Deportivo de La Coruña). This great performance was rewarded with the Segunda División Player of Month prize. In January 2014 Šćepović was voted by the readers of Spanish sports newspaper Marca, best player…
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- K.V. Kortrijk (2011–2011)
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- FK Partizan (2012–2013)
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- Getafe CF (2015–)
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- Sporting de Gijón (2013–2014)
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- U.C. Sampdoria (2010–2010)
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- OFK Beograd (2008–2010)
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- FK Mladi Radnik (2008–2008)
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- Club Brugge K.V. (2010–2011)
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- Hapoel Acre F.C. (2011–2012)
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- F.C. Ashdod (2013–2013)
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- Celtic F.C. (2014–2015)
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- Serbia national under-21 football team (2009–2011)
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- Serbia men's national football team (2012–)
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- FC Machida Zelvia (2020–2021)
- National team
- Serbia
Personal
He is the older brother of Marko Šćepović and the son of former Partizan striker and now one of the youth coaches, Slađan Šćepović.
Clubs
- Serbia men's national football team2012current
- Getafe CF2015current
- FK Mladi Radnik2008–2008
- OFK Beograd2008–2010
- Serbia national under-21 football team2009–2011
- Club Brugge K.V.2010–2011
- U.C. Sampdoria2010–2010
- Hapoel Acre F.C.2011–2012
- K.V. Kortrijk2011–2011
- FK Partizan2012–2013
- F.C. Ashdod2013–2013
- Sporting de Gijón2013–2014
- Celtic F.C.2014–2015
- FC Machida Zelvia2020–2021
Played together with
Abdelaziz BarradaGetafe CF · 2011–2013
Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022–2022- Abdelhamid SabiriU.C. Sampdoria · 2022
- Abdeljalil HaddaSporting de Gijón · 1998–2001
- Abdoul Salam SowK.V. Kortrijk · 1993–1994
Abdoulay DiabyClub Brugge K.V. · 2015–2018- Abdoulay DiabyGetafe CF · 2020–2021
Abdoulaye SissakoK.V. Kortrijk · 2023- Abdulah GegićOFK Beograd · 1946–1947
- Abel SegoviaSporting de Gijón · 2002–2004
Abelardo FernándezSporting de Gijón · 1989–1994
Aboubakar KamaraK.V. Kortrijk · 2015–2016
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Identifiers & aliases
Stefan Šćepović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Teleoptik.
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