Luke Ivanovic

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

Luke Ivanovic
Personal information
Full name Luke Ivanovic
Date of birth (2000-06-06) 6 June 2000
Place of birth Picton, Australia
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Perth Glory
Number 12
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 36 (2)
2021–2022 Brisbane Roar 20 (4)
2022– Perth Glory 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2023
‡ 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 10 October 2022
Club Season League Cup Cup playoff Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sydney FC2018–19A-League11100—50161
2019–2014100—40181
2020–2113000—00130
Brisbane Roar2021–22A-League Men204111200227
2022–230040—0040
Perth Glory2021–22A-League Men10—000010
Career total596511290749

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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