Ivan Pavlić

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Ivan Pavlić
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-11-10) 10 November 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands[1]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
Excelsior
Smitshoek
2015–2016 Spartaan'20
2016–2021 Royal Antwerp
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Royal Antwerp 0 (0)
2021–2022 Académica 5 (0)
2022–2024 Estoril 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:00, 9 February 2024 (UTC)

Ivan Pavlić (born 10 November 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Currently a free agent, he most recently played for Primeira Liga club Estoril.

Club career[edit]

Pavlić was born in Rotterdam to Serbian parents, and started his career with Excelsior and Smitshoek, before joining amateur side Spartaan'20.[1] At the age of fourteen, he moved to Belgium to sign for Royal Antwerp.[3] While at Antwerp, he was named twice on the bench in the UEFA Europa League.[4]

After five years in Antwerp, Pavlić failed to agree a new deal, and was allowed to leave the club.[1] He moved abroad again, this time to Portugal, signing with Académica.[5]

In July 2022, Pavlić signed a two-year contract with Primeira Liga side Estoril, initially joining the club's U23s.[6] On 31 January 2024, Pavlić's contract was terminated by mutual agreement.[7]

International career[edit]

Pavlić remains eligible to represent the Netherlands, Belgium and Serbia at international level. He has stated his intention to play for Serbia.[1]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

As of 6 May 2022.[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Académica 2021–22 Liga Portugal 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Notes

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Meijer, Chris (26 January 2022). "'Het zou heel fijn en tof zijn om ooit terug te keren naar Nederland'" ['It would be very nice and cool to return to the Netherlands one day']. voetbalzone.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  2. ^ Ivan Pavlić at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ "'Antwerp laat jonge middenvelder vertrekken'" ['Antwerp lets young midfielder leave']. voetbalnieuws.be (in Dutch). 30 June 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Antwerp mist acht spelers tegen Rangers, Avenatti en Le Marchand in de basis" [Antwerp missing eight players against Rangers, Avenatti and Le Marchand in the base]. nieuwsblad.be (in Dutch). 18 February 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Belofte Ivan Pavlic verlaat Antwerp voor Portugal" [Promise Ivan Pavlic leaves Antwerp for Portugal]. gva.be (in Dutch). 30 June 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  6. ^ Granada, Ricardo (10 July 2022). "Ivan Pavlic é reforço do Estoril" [Ivan Pavlic is a Estoril reinforcement]. Record (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ Reis, Rafael Batista (31 January 2024). "Mercado: Ivan Pavlic e Yusuf rescindem amigavelmente com o Estoril" [Market: Ivan Pavlic and Yusuf terminate contracts amicably with Estoril]. A Bola (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  8. ^ Ivan Pavlić at Soccerway