Aleksandar Luković

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Aleksandar Luković is a Serbian footballer who has played as a defender.

He appeared in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, representing Serbia.

Luković returned to FK Crvena zvezda in December 2014 after several years abroad.

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Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Aleksandar Luković is a Serbian footballer known for his versatility as a centre-back and full-back. He began his career at his hometown club, FK Sloga Kraljevo, before making a significant move to FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) in 2002. His debut in European competitions came shortly after, where he played in the UEFA Cup against FC Kairat, stepping in for the notable Nemanja Vidić.

Professional Journey

Luković's career took him across several clubs, including a loan to Ascoli Calcio in 2006, which was part of a pre-contract agreement with Udinese Calcio. He made his Serie A debut for Udinese in January 2007 and was signed permanently later that year. In 2010, he signed with FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, where he became a regular starter until the arrival of Domenico Criscito limited his playing time. After a successful stint abroad, Luković returned to Red Star Belgrade in December 2014, where he faced challenges, including a significant injury that kept him sidelined until mid-2015.

International Career

Luković made his international debut for the Serbia and Montenegro national team in 2005 and was part of the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He played in the group stage matches but faced a setback when he was sent off in the opening match against Ghana. He retired from international football in 2011 to focus on his club career, having earned 27 caps without scoring.

Managerial Career

Transitioning from player to manager, Luković was appointed as the manager of Radnički 1923 in August 2025, although his tenure was short-lived, ending in October of the same year. His journey reflects a dedicated career in football, both on and off the pitch, showcasing his commitment to the sport.

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Club career

Early career

Luković started his career at hometown club Sloga Kraljevo. He transferred to Red Star Belgrade in 2002. Luković played his first UEFA Cup match the same year on 15 August, replacing Nemanja Vidić in the second half. Crvena Zvezda won 2–0 against FC Kairat. In mid-2006, after signing a pre-contract with Udinese, Luković moved to Ascoli on loan from Red Star Belgrade in order for the club to borrow the non-EU registration quota of Ascoli for Udinese. He moved to Udinese from Ascoli on loan in January transfer window. On 27 January 2007, Luković played his first Serie A match for Udinese against Torino. He was signed permanently in mid-2007 by Udinese from Red Star.

Zenit Saint Petersburg

On 29 July 2010, Luković signed a four-year contract with Zenit Saint Petersburg for an undisclosed fee. He was a constant starter for the team, but eventually got reduced playing time with the arrival of Domenico Criscito to the club for the left-back position.

Return to Red Star Belgrade

After several transfer windows of rumors regarding his return, Luković re-signed for Red Star Belgrade on a three-year contract on 29 December 2014. On 6 February 2015, in a friendly match against Rubin Kazan, he suffered an injury which sidelined him until summer 2015. On 23 August 2015, Luković finally made his first appearance for Red Star since his injury, and was applauded by the whole stadium when he came in as a substitute for Savo Pavićević. After the end of…

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International career

Luković made his international debut in a friendly match against Poland on 15 August 2005. He played a part during 2010 World Cup qualifying and mostly partnered with Nemanja Vidić in central defense as Aleksandar Kolarov was preferred at left back. In June 2010, he was selected in Serbia's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he appeared in group stage matches against Ghana and Australia. He was sent off in Serbia's opening match against Ghana on 13 June 2010. In March 2011, two weeks before a crucial Euro 2012 qualifying against Northern Ireland, Luković retired international football at the age of 28, citing his desire to focus on his then-club, Zenit. On the same occasion, his teammate Danko Lazović also made the same announcement. He earned a total of 27 caps without goals.

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Managerial career

On 8 August 2025, Luković was appointed as manager of Radnički 1923, replacing Feđa Dudić He was sacked the same year on 20 October.

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