Marko Stanković (German pronunciation: [ˈmarko ˈstaŋkɔvɪtʃ]; born 17 February 1986) is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.[1] He also represented the Austria national team on one occasion in 2008.
.jpg) Stanković (left) with Austria Wien in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 February 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Leoben, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–2007 | DSV Leoben | ||
| 2005 | → ASK Voitsberg (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2007 | DSV Leoben | 95 | (12) |
| 2007–2008 | Sturm Graz | 53 | (10) |
| 2009–2010 | Triestina | 22 | (0) |
| 2010–2014 | Austria Wien | 94 | (16) |
| 2014–2017 | Sturm Graz | 45 | (6) |
| 2017–2018 | SV Ried | 9 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | FC Pune City | 23 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Hyderabad FC | 15 | (2) |
| 2020–2022 | SV Lebring | 15 | (3) |
| Total | 371 | (53) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Austria U-21 | 20 | (6) |
| 2008 | Austria | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editBorn in Krems, Austria, Marko Stankovic started his career at DSV Leoben before moving to the Austrian top division side, Sturm Graz.
He played in the UEFA Champions League for Austria Wien in the 2013–14 season and also recorded an assist against Zenit Saint Petersburg.
Indian Super League
editStankovic signed for Indian Super League side FC Pune City in January 2018 as a mid-season replacement for Robertino Pugliara and played 10 matches in the 2017-18 campaign. The Austrian notched up two goals and three assists for the Stallions in 13 outings last term.
Later he moved to another Indian side Hyderabad FC.[2][3]
Later career
editIn 2020, Stanković has announced his retirement at the age of 33.[4][5] but later he came back in action with Landesliga Steiermark outfit SV Lebring in the same year.
International career
editStanković appeared for the Austria U21 national team in 20 times between 2004 and 2008 and notched up 6 goals.
He made his international debut for the Austria senior national team on 20 November 2008 against Turkey.
Personal life
editStanković is the son of the former football professional and current coach Dejan Stanković.[6]
Honours
editAustria Wien
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2012–13
- Austrian Cup runner-up: 2012–13
Austria U17
- U17 European Championship third place: 2003
Individual
- 2007: Player of the Year in the Red Zac Erste Liga: 2006–07
References
edit- ^ Marko Stankovic Soccer player profile Soccerway. Retrieved 8 March 2021
- ^ Narayan, Aaditya (18 October 2019). "Hyderabad FC squad, season preview, prediction | ISL 2019-20". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Marko Stankovic". Indiansuperleague.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Marko Stankovic: Former Hyderabad FC midfielder calls time on career". Khel Now. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Die Reise ist zu Ende: Marko Stankovic beendet seine Profikarriere". Sky Sport Austria (in German). 23 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Leoben-Legende Dejan Stankovic: "Wir haben Staub gefressen" - derStandard.at". DER STANDARD (in Austrian German). Retrieved 25 June 2020.
External links
edit- Marko Stanković at Soccerway
- Marko Stankovic at OEFB Austria (in German)