SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

MILAN BORJAN
MILAN BORJAN
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Number
#1
Nationality
Canada
Team
RED STAR B'GRADE (Serbia)
Coach
DEJAN STANKOVIC
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
£1M

Milan Borjan

Basic information

  • Full name: Milan Borjan
  • Date of birth: October 23, 1987
  • Place of birth: Knin, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
  • Nationality: Canadian (also holds Serbian background)
  • Position: Goalkeeper

Club career (highlights)

  • Red Star Belgrade (FK Crvena zvezda) — Borjan signed for Red Star Belgrade, the Serbian giants, in 2017 and became their first-choice goalkeeper. He helped the club win multiple Serbian SuperLiga titles and domestic cups. (User mentioned "RED STAR B'GRADE" which appears to refer to Red Star Belgrade.)
  • Other clubs: Borjan's professional career has included time at Baník Ostrava (Czech Republic), Radnički Niš (Serbia), Sivasspor (Turkey), and short spells with clubs in Canada and elsewhere during his early career and loan moves. Prior to Red Star he also played for Rad Beograd and had a spell at FC Sion (Switzerland) youth setups among others.

International career

  • Represents Canada internationally. He made his senior debut for Canada in 2011 and has been a regular goalkeeper and captain at times.
  • Key appearances include CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments and CONCACAF Nations League matches. He played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign, helping Canada qualify for their first World Cup since 1986; he started in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Playing style and reputation

  • Known for his shot-stopping, aerial command, leadership, and penalty-saving ability.
  • Respected for his vocal presence and organization of the defense.

Notable honors (selected)

  • Multiple Serbian SuperLiga titles with Red Star Belgrade
  • Serbian Cup victories with Red Star
  • Individual praise and recognition as one of Canada's top goalkeepers in the 2010s–2020s

Current status

  • As of my last update (2024 cutoff) Borjan was the starting goalkeeper for Red Star Belgrade and a regular for the Canada national team. For the very latest club status, appearances, and stats, checking Red Star Belgrade's official site or up-to-date sports databases is recommended.