Marko Stanković

Marko Stanković (German pronunciation: [ˈmarko ˈstaŋkɔvɪtʃ]; born 17 February 1986 in Krems an der Donau) is an Austrian former professional football player.[1] He was mainly deployed as a central midfielder[2] and last played for Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League. He also represented Austria on one occasion in 2008.

Marko Stanković
Stanković in 2010.
Personal information
Full name Marko Stanković
Date of birth (1986-02-17) 17 February 1986
Place of birth Leoben, Austria
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Youth career
1991–2007 DSV Leoben
2005 → ASK Voitsberg (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 DSV Leoben 95 (12)
2007–2008 SK Sturm Graz 53 (10)
2009–2010 U.S. Triestina Calcio 22 (0)
2010–2014 Austria Wien 94 (16)
2014–2017 SK Sturm Graz 45 (6)
2017–2018 SV Ried 9 (2)
2018–2019 FC Pune City 23 (2)
2019–2020 Hyderabad FC 15 (2)
Total 356 (50)
National team
2004–2008 Austria U-21 20 (6)
2008 Austria 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:50, 03 November 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Krems, Austria, Marko Stankovic started his career at DSV Leoben before moving to the Austrian top division side, Sturm Graz.

He played in the UEFA Champions League for Austria Vienna in the 2013-14 season and also recorded an assist against Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Indian Super League

He was signed by Indian Super League side FC Pune City in January 2018 as a mid-season replacement for Robertino Pugliara and played 10 matches in the 2017-18 campaign. The Austrian notched up two goals and three assists for the Stallions in 13 outings last term.

Later he signed for another Indian side Hyderabad FC. Expect the midfielder to play a big role in Hyderabad FC’s midfield in Indian Super League 2019-20 season.[3][4]

Later career

In 2020, Stanković has announced his retirement at the age of 33[5] but later he came back in action with Landesliga Steiermark outfit SV Lebring in the same year.

International career

He appeared for the Austria U-21 team in 20 times between 2004 and 2008 and notched up 6 goals.

He made his senior international debut for Austria national football team on 20 November 2008 against Turkey.

Personal life

Stanković is the son of the former football professional and current coach Dejan Stanković.[6]

Honours

SK Rapid Wien

Other
  • 2003: U17-EM-Third 2003
  • 2007: Player of the Year in the Red Zac Erste Liga 06/07

References
  1. "Die Reise ist zu Ende: Marko Stankovic beendet seine Profikarriere". Sky Sport Austria (in German). 2020-06-23. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  2. Marko Stankovic Soccer player profile Soccerway. Retrieved 8 March 2021
  3. Narayan, Aaditya (2019-10-18). "Hyderabad FC squad, season preview, prediction | ISL 2019-20". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  4. "Marko Stankovic". Indiansuperleague.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  5. "Marko Stankovic: Former Hyderabad FC midfielder calls time on career". Khel Now. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  6. "Leoben-Legende Dejan Stankovic: "Wir haben Staub gefressen" - derStandard.at". DER STANDARD (in Austrian German). Retrieved 2020-06-25.
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