Player Name: Stefan Savić
Personal Details
- Full name: Stefan Savić
- Date of birth: January 8, 1991
- Place of birth: Mojkovac, SFR Yugoslavia (now Montenegro)
- Nationality: Montenegrin (formerly part of Serbia and Montenegro at birth)
- Position: Centre-back / Defender
- Height: Approximately 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Club Career Highlights (selected)
- Early clubs: Started at BSK Borča and then moved to FK Partizan (Serbia).
- Fiorentina (Italy): Played for ACF Fiorentina in Serie A, establishing himself in top-level European football.
- Manchester City (England): Transferred to Manchester City and had a spell in the Premier League.
- Atlético Madrid (Spain): Joined Atlético Madrid in 2015. Became a regular central defender under manager Diego Simeone, contributing to the club's domestic and European campaigns, known for his physicality, marking and aerial ability.
- Later career: Continued as a key defensive figure for Atlético across multiple seasons, including appearances in La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA competitions.
International Career
- Represents Montenegro at senior international level. Was born when the country was part of SFR Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro, but his international allegiance is to Montenegro.
- Made numerous appearances for the Montenegro national team, often as a central defender and defensive leader.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Strong, physical centre-back with good aerial ability.
- Disciplined positional sense under a defensively solid system (well-suited to Diego Simeone’s Atlético setup).
- Aggressive in duels and effective at man-marking and defending set pieces.
Notable Achievements
- Regular starter for Atlético Madrid during seasons competing for La Liga titles and deep runs in the UEFA Champions League.
- Known for consistent defensive performances in one of Europe’s top leagues.
Information accurate through mid-2020s; specific stats (appearances, goals, honors by season) can be provided on request.