Aljosa Vasic

Aljosa Vasic (Bosnian: Aljoša Vasić; born 21 April 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie B club Palermo.[1] Born in Italy, Vasic represents Serbia internationally.

Aljosa Vasic
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-04-21) 21 April 2002
Place of birth Camposampiero, Italy
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Palermo
Number 20
Youth career
0000 Cittadella
2011–2020 Padova
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Padova 51 (8)
2022 → Lecco (loan) 13 (0)
2023– Palermo 8 (0)
International career
2023- Serbia U21 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:38, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Vasic first joined Padova's academy in 2011: he then spent a season-long loan at Cittadella before coming through his parent club's youth ranks.[2][3][4] Having been promoted to Padova's first team at the start of the 2020–21 season, under head coach Andrea Mandorlini,[4][5] he made his professional debut for the club on 30 September 2020, starting in a 3–1 away win over Frosinone in the Coppa Italia.[5][6]

On 31 January 2022, Vasic extended his contract with Padova until 2026 and was subsequently loaned to fellow Serie C side Lecco for the remainder of the season.[3][7]

On 17 September 2022, Vasic scored his first professional goal in a 3–0 league win over Pro Patria.[8][9] During the 2022–23 season, he established himself as a regular starter and one of the most valuable performers of his side,[3][4][10] having scored eight goals and four assists in 37 league matches;[5][10] however Padova was eventually eliminated by Virtus Verona in the second round of the playoffs.[11]

On 5 July 2023, Vasic officially joined Serie B side Palermo for a reported fee of two million euros, plus add-ons,[12] signing a five-year contract with the club.[12][13]

International career

In September 2023, Vasic was called up by the Serbian under-21 national team for a 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification game against Azerbaijan.[14]

Style of play

Despite playing as a forward at the start of his youth career, Vasic was moved to the mezzala role a few years before his professional debut.[4][5] He has been regarded for his physical attributes and his athleticism,[5] as well as his ability in aerial duels and his off-the-ball movements.[4][5]

During his spell at Padova, he was compared to Jorginho[4] and Marco Tardelli by his first-team coaches.[3][4]

Personal life

Vasic was born in Camposampiero, Italy,[2][3] from Bosnian Serb parents from Banja Luka.[4]

He holds Italian, Serbian and Bosnian citizenship.[4][5]

References
  1. Aljosa Vasic at Soccerway
  2. "Aljosa Vasic". Padova Calcio (in Italian). Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  3. Ferrarello, Tommaso (26 February 2023). "Alla scoperta di Aljosa Vasic, il nuovo talento made in Padova". La Casa di C (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  4. Amato, Davide (21 March 2023). "Vasic, da raccattapalle a faro del Padova. E quel sogno chiamato Serbia". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  5. Palladino, Antonio (2 July 2023). "Chi è Aljosa Vasic, il talento cresciuto a Padova e nuovo acquisto del Palermo". La Casa di C (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  6. "Frosinone vs. Calcio Padova - 30 September 2020". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  7. "Aljosa Vasic rinnova fino al 2026 e si trasferisce a titolo temporaneo al Lecco" (Press release) (in Italian). Padova Calcio. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  8. Canello, Dimitri (17 September 2022). "Super Padova: 3-0 alla Pro Patria e ora insidia la capolista". Corriere del Veneto (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  9. "VIDEO. Padova-Pro Patria 3-0: gol e highlights". Sky Sport (in Italian). 17 September 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  10. Mandelli, Michele (20 June 2023). "Il Palermo punta forte su Vasic, ma occhio a Genoa e Sassuolo". Numero Diez (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  11. Pirrotta, Riccardo (14 May 2023). "Padova-Virtus Verona 0-1, Gomez e l'arbitro beffano i Biancoscudati: il racconto dall'Euganeo". Triveneto Goal (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  12. "Palermo, ufficiale l'arrivo di Vasic". Gianluca Di Marzio (in Italian). 5 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  13. "Vasic è rosanero". Palermo F.C. (in Italian). 5 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  14. "VASIC CONVOCATO DALLA SERBIA U21" (in Italian). Palermo FC. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
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