Vasilije Adžić

Montenegrin footballer (born 2006)
Vasilije Adžić
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-05-12) 12 May 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Nikšić, Serbia and Montenegro
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Juventus
Number 17
Youth career
0000–2022 Budućnost
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Budućnost 68 (11)
2024– Juventus 0 (0)
International career
2021–2023 Montenegro U17 34 (8)
2021– Montenegro U19 2 (0)
2023– Montenegro U21 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vasilije Adžić (born 12 May 2006) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Juventus and it's affiliated Serie C Group C club Juventus Next Gen, as well Montenegro national team youth sections.

Club career

Budućnost

Adžić signed a scholarship contract with Budućnost Podgorica in April 2022.[1] He made his debut in August of the same year, scoring a long-range chip against Arsenal Tivat in a 4–0 win.[2] In doing so, he became the youngest goal-scorer in Budućnost's history, and the second-youngest in Montenegrin top-tier league, behind Ilija Vukotić.[3]

On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[4]

Juventus

On 11 July 2024, Juventus announced the signing of Adžić on a three-year contract. He was initially slated to join the to Serie C side Juventus Next Gen before transitioning to the first team.[5] Eventually, Adžić's rapid progress managed to impress manager Thiago Motta and his staff during pre-season, earning himself an immediate spot with Juventus first team for 2024–25 season, missing the first three matches of the season due an injury and rejoining team during the international break in September 2024.[6][7][8]

International career

Adžić has represented Montenegro at numerous youth international levels.[9] Adžić was called up by manager Robert Prosinečki to the senior Montenegro national team for the first time for the UEFA Nations League games against Iceland and Wales in September 2024, he eventually missed both matches due an injury.[10]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 May 2024[11][12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Budućnost 2022–23 1.CFL 23 3 1 0 0 0 24 3
2023–24 1.CFL 35 6 5 1 4[a] 1 44 8
Total 58 9 6 1 4 1 68 11
Juventus 2024–25 Serie A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 58 9 6 1 4 1 68 11
  1. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa Conference League

References

  1. ^ "Budućnost Budućnosti: Camaj, Vukanić, Adžić i Đukanović potpisali stipendijske ugovore" [Budućnost Future: Camaj, Vukanić, Adžić and Đukanović signed scholarship contracts]. fk-buducnost.me. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  2. ^ Perović, Rajko (1 September 2022). "Kotor srećna luka talenata Budućnosti" [Kotor, the lucky port of the talents of the future]. pobjeda.me (in Croatian). Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Vasilije Adžić nakon pogotka protiv Arsenala: Fudbal je nešto što me ispunjava i čini srećnim" [Vasilije Adžić after the goal against Arsenal: Football is something that fulfills me and makes me happy]. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  4. ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". theguardian.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  5. ^ https://www.juventus.com/it/news/articoli/ufficiale-vasilije-adzic-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-della-juventus
  6. ^ Vasilije Adžić, first team, Juventus FC official website
  7. ^ Motta considers giving Juventus teenager starting debut against Empoli, 10 September 2024
  8. ^ Thiago Motta considering surprise start for Adzic against Empoli, 10 September 2024
  9. ^ "Vasilije Adžić". fscg.me. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  10. ^ Prosinečki objavio spisak za start Lige nacija: Poziv Adžiću, 22 August 2024
  11. ^ Vasilije Adžić at WorldFootball.net
  12. ^ Vasilije Adžić at Soccerway
  • Vasilije Adžić – UEFA competition record (archive) Edit this at Wikidata
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