Uroš Spajić is a Serbian footballer known for playing as a defender.
Spajić joined R.S.C. Anderlecht in 2016, where he later made his loan deal permanent.
In 2018, he signed a five-year contract with FC Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Uroš Spajić is a Serbian professional footballer born to pursue a career in sports. He made his professional debut for FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) on October 27, 2010, in a Serbian Cup match against Borac Čačak. His early career saw him loaned to Red Star's farm team, Sopot, where he honed his skills in the Serbian third tier during the 2011-12 season. By the time he returned to Red Star, he had established himself as a player with remarkable qualities, appearing in 16 games in his final season.
International and Club Career
In 2013, Spajić transferred to Toulouse FC for €1.5 million, making his debut in the 2013-14 season. His time in France was marked by a notable incident where he was sent off due to mistaken identity. After a successful stint, he moved to R.S.C. Anderlecht in 2016, initially on loan, before the deal became permanent. In 2018, he signed with FC Krasnodar, but injuries limited his appearances, leading to a mutual termination of his contract in January 2022.
Spajić's international career began with the Serbia national under-19 team, followed by the under-21 team, where he played in the 2015 UEFA Under-21 Championship. He made his senior debut for the Serbia national team on September 4, 2015, in a EURO 2016 qualifier against Armenia. He was also part of Serbia's squad for the 2018 World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024, although he did not make any appearances in the latter tournaments.
Recent Developments and Legacy
After a brief period with Kasımpaşa S.K. in 2022, Spajić returned to FK Crvena zvezda in 2023. His career has been marked by significant achievements, including winning the Belgian League and Super Cup with Anderlecht, as well as multiple Serbian SuperLiga titles and Cups with Red Star Belgrade. As of 2025, he continues to make an impact in football, recently being named in the Serbian SuperLiga Team of the Season for 2023-24.
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Career & Clubs
Red Star Belgrade
Spajić made his professional debut for Red Star Belgrade on 27 October 2010 in a Serbian Cup match against Borac Čačak. He was subsequently loaned to Red Star's farm team Sopot in the Serbian third tier, where he played the 2011–12 season. In his final season at Red Star, he appeared in 16 games and became recognized as a player with remarkable qualities.
Toulouse
On 29 May 2013, Red Star Belgrade and Toulouse FC agreed on Spajić's transfer to the French side for €1.5 million. Spajić made his Toulouse debut against Valenciennes on the opening day of the 2013–14 season; after Steeve Yago committed a foul to concede a penalty, the uninvolved Spajić was sent off in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
Anderlecht
On 31 August 2016, Spajić joined Belgian club Anderlecht on a season-long loan deal. The deal was made permanent near the end of the 2016-17 season.
Krasnodar
On 26 May 2018, he signed a 5-year contract with the Russian Premier League side FC Krasnodar. Before the 2020–21 season, a new limit of 8 foreign players in a squad was introduced by the Russian Premier League. Spajić did not appear for Krasnodar in 2020 up to that point due to injury, and he was not registered with the league for the season. On 21 January 2022, his contract with Krasnodar was terminated by mutual consent.
Feyenoord
On 15 September 2020 he joined Feyenoord on loan for the remainder of the season. He made his debut for the club on…
Spajić first played for Serbia's U21 team in a friendly with Israel U21 on 6 February 2013. He played all three group matches for the team at the 2015 UEFA Under-21 Championship. He made his debut for the Serbia national team on 4 September 2015 in a EURO 2016 qualifier against Armenia which Serbia won 2–0. In June 2018 he was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2018 World Cup, but he failed to make any appearances there. Spajić was selected in Serbia's squad for the UEFA Euro 2024, but didn't make any appearances in the tournament.
- Club
- Toulouse FC (2013–2016)
- Club
- FK Crvena zvezda (2010–2013)
- Club
- Serbia national under-19 football team (2011–2012)
- Club
- Serbia national under-21 football team (2013–2015)
- Club
- Serbia national under-21 football team (2012–2015)
- Club
- Serbia men's national football team (2015–)
- Club
- FC Krasnodar (2018–2021)
- Club
- R.S.C. Anderlecht (2016–2018)
- Club
- Feyenoord Rotterdam (2020–2021)
- Club
- Kasımpaşa S.K. (2022–2022)
- Club
- FK Crvena zvezda (2023–)
- National team
- Serbia
Legacy
Anderlecht
Belgian League: 2016–17 Belgian Super Cup: 2017 Red Star Belgrade
Serbian SuperLiga: 2022–23, 2023–24 Serbian Cup: 2011-12, 2022–23, 2023–24 Beijing Guoan
Chinese FA Cup: 2025 Individual
Serbian SuperLiga Team of the Season: 2023–24
Clubs
- Serbia men's national football team2015current
- FK Crvena zvezda2023current
- FK Crvena zvezda2010–2013
- Serbia national under-19 football team2011–2012
- Serbia national under-21 football team2012–2015
- Serbia national under-21 football team2013–2015
- Toulouse FC2013–2016
- R.S.C. Anderlecht2016–2018
- FC Krasnodar2018–2021
- Feyenoord Rotterdam2020–2021
- Kasımpaşa S.K.2022–2022
Played together with
Aad BakFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1955–1962
Aaron Leya IsekaR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2014
Ab FafiéFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1959–1963- Abdelhakim BouhnaR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2012–2014
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
- Abdelkader Ben BoualiToulouse FC · 1939–1940
Abdelkrim MerryToulouse FC · 1981–1982- Abdelsalem Ben Miloud SalemToulouse FC · 1952–1952
Abderrahman IbrirToulouse FC · 1947–1951- Abderrahmane SoukhaneToulouse FC · 1964–1967
- Abdou SallToulouse FC · 2000–2001
- Abdoul Karim DanteR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2018–2019
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Identifiers & aliases
Uroš Spajić is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a center back for Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.
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