Luke Ivanovic

Luke Ivanovic (born 6 June 2000) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brisbane Roar.

Luke Ivanovic
Personal information
Full name Luke Ivanovic
Date of birth (2000-06-06) 6 June 2000
Place of birth Picton, Australia
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Brisbane Roar
Number 9
Youth career
Football NSW Institute
2014 APIA Leichhardt
2015–2018 Bonnyrigg White Eagles
2018–2021 Sydney FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 17 (2)
2018–2021 Sydney FC NPL 29 (3)
2018–2021 Sydney FC 38 (2)
2021– Brisbane Roar 16 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:51, 15 April 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 May 2018

Club career

Junior football

Ivanovic started playing football with the Football NSW Institute and APIA Leichhardt.[1]

Bonnyrigg White Eagles

In March 2017, at the age of 16, Ivanovic made his senior debut for Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the opening game of the 2017 NPL NSW Men's 1 season against Sydney Olympic.[2][3]

Sydney FC

Ivanovic joined A-League club Sydney FC in 2018.[1] In January 2019, following a couple of senior appearances from the bench and based on his Y-League form, the club signed Ivanovic to a senior contract until the end of the 2018–19 A-League season.[4] The following month he made his starting debut against Melbourne City, scoring his first goal for the club.[5][6] At the end of the season he signed a one-year contract extension until the end of the 2019–20 A-League season.[7] In December 2019, he signed a contract extension with the club, until the end of the 2021–22 A-League season.[8] In July 2021, with one year left remaining on his contract, Sydney FC allowed Ivanovic to leave to allow him to receive more regular game time.[9]

Brisbane Roar

A few weeks after leaving Sydney FC, Ivanovic signed with Brisbane Roar on a multi-year contract.[10]

Personal life

Ivanovic was born to two Serbian parents and grew up in Picton, south-west of Sydney.[1]

Career statistics
As of 14 September 2021
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sydney FC2018–19A-League1110050161
2019–201410040181
2020–211300000130
Brisbane Roar2021–22A-League11110022
Career total3931190494

Honours

Club
Sydney FC

References
  1. Davidson, John (5 September 2020). "Master and apprentice: Ninkovic's helping hand to youngster". The World Game. SBS.
  2. Hamilton, Tricia (27 March 2017). "Teenager debuts for first-grade football team". The Daily Telegraph.
  3. Boulous, Chris (29 March 2017). "Luke Ivanovic makes Bonnyrigg debut". Fairfield Champion.
  4. "Sydney FC Sign Three Young Prospects". Sydney FC. 8 January 2019.
  5. "Ivanovic Surprises Parents With Starting Debut". Sydney FC. 6 February 2019.
  6. Francis, Kieran (29 March 2019). "Sydney FC prospect Ivanovic keen to repay Corica's faith". Goal.
  7. Greco, John (24 June 2019). "Signings news: Teenage attacker commits to Sydney FC". A-League.
  8. "Sydney FC Secure Next Generation Of Sky Blues". Sydney FC. 5 December 2019.
  9. "Bright Prospect Yazbek Signs As We Say Thanks Luke". Sydney FC. 20 July 2021.
  10. "Roar complete Luke Ivanovic capture". Brisbane Roar. 5 August 2021.
  11. "Sydney FC set new Australian record with Grand Final success". Football Federation Australia. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.

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