Nemanja Matić

• Full name: Nemanja Matić
• Date of birth: 1 August 1988
• Place of birth: Šabac, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Serbian
• Position: Defensive midfielder (central midfield)
• Height: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)

Club career (highlights)

• Early career: Youth at Košava, Vrelo, and Mladenovac; senior breakthrough with Kolubara and later Čukarički.
• Benfica: Joined Benfica in 2009 (initially on loan to Vitesse), became an important midfielder and won Primeira Liga titles.
• Chelsea (first spell): Transferred to Chelsea in January 2014, contributed as a defensive midfielder under José Mourinho.
• Manchester United: Moved to Manchester United in July 2017, where he was a key midfield presence and helped stabilize United’s midfield.
• Chelsea (return): Returned to Chelsea in 2022 for a brief period.
• Later career: Played for AS Roma briefly (on loan) and other moves followed depending on seasons; noted for strong defensive awareness and passing range.

International career

• National team: Serbia
• Debut: 2008
• Caps & goals: Over 60 caps for Serbia and several goals (exact totals vary by date; commonly cited as 48+ caps and multiple goals in earlier records, please check current sources for up-to-date numbers).
• Tournaments: Represented Serbia in UEFA Nations League and World Cup qualifying; selected for Serbia’s squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Playing style

• Physical, tall defensive midfielder known for excellent positional sense and ability to break up play.
• Strong passer capable of switching play and carrying the ball forward from deep positions.
• Valued for calmness on the ball, tactical discipline, and leadership qualities.

Honours (selected)

• Primeira Liga titles with Benfica
• Taça de Portugal and other domestic honours with Benfica
• UEFA Europa League winner with Manchester United (2016–17) — note: verify specific seasons if needed
• Premier League titles or other club trophies may be listed in various sources depending on seasons; check official club records for complete honours list.

Notes

• Although born in what was then Yugoslavia, Matić represents Serbia internationally. There is no record of him playing for Montenegro at senior level.
• For the most current club, cap, and goal totals, consult official club websites or up-to-date sports databases, as transfers and statistics change seasonally.