Đorđe Petrović (Serbian Cyrillic: Ђорђе Петровић; born 8 October 1999) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, on loan from Premier League side Chelsea, and the Serbia national team.[1]
 Petrović playing for Strasbourg in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Đorđe Petrović | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Požarevac, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Strasbourg (on loan from Chelsea) | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Rudar Kostolac | |||
| Presing Požarevac | |||
| 2014–2018 | Čukarički | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2022 | Čukarički | 78 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → IMT (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | New England Revolution | 43 | (0) |
| 2023– | Chelsea | 23 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Strasbourg (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2020 | Serbia U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021– | Serbia | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:53, 15 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:14, 18 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editFK Čukarički
editPetrović was part of the FK Čukarički academy from 2014, going on to break in to the Serbian SuperLiga club's first team in 2019, following a loan to Serbian League club FK IMT for the 2018–19 season.[2][3] Petrović made 78 league appearances for Čukarički, as well as four Serbian Cup appearances, and four UEFA Europa Conference League appearances.[4][5]
New England Revolution
editOn 6 April 2022, Petrović signed with Major League Soccer club New England Revolution on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[6]
Petrović recorded his first clean sheet for his new club on 26 June 2022. Recording six saves in a 0–0 draw away at BC Place against the Vancouver Whitecaps. His efforts earned him a spot on the week 16 MLS Team of the Week.[7] During the month of August Petrovic recorded 4 clean sheets, holding his opponents scoreless for a total of 371 minutes.[8] He finished the 2022 season as a finalist for both the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award and the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award.[9]
2023 season
editPetrović had a strong start to the 2023 season, becoming the fastest player in MLS history to record five penalty saves on 29 April 2023.[10] According to data provided by Opta Sports, Petrović had outperformed his expected goals on target (xGOT) by 16.2 since he had joined the league. No other keeper had recorded an xGOT of anything beyond 5.5 in that timeframe.[11][better source needed]
Petrović recorded his sixth clean sheet on 3 June against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. Petrović faced 20 shots during the match.[12] During the match, The Athletic's Tom Bogert reported that Petrović was being scouted by Manchester United and the Serbia national team.[13] On 27 June he was named to the 2023 MLS All-Star team, having lead the league with 160 saves since his debut.[14] On 20 July, MLS' Extratime Radio dubbed him their goalkeeper of the year in their midseason review.[15]
On 30 July 2023, The Athletic reported that the Revolution had rejected transfer bids "in the region of $8 million plus add-ons" from FC Nantes and Nottingham Forest for Petrovic.[16] As a result of the bids being rejected, Petrović sat out Revolution training and did not play in the Revolution's 3 August Leagues Cup match against Atlas FC.[17]
Chelsea
editPetrović joined Chelsea on 26 August 2023, signing a seven-year contract, with the option of a further year.[18][19] Although the fee was officially undisclosed, it was reported to be worth an initial £12.5 million, plus £1.5 million in add-ons.[20]
On 10 December 2023, Petrović made his official Premier League debut as a substitute to the injured Robert Sánchez in an away match against Everton, conceding a goal in added time in the 2–0 loss.[21] On 16 December, he made his first start and kept his first cleansheet in a 2–0 victory against Sheffield United.[22] Three days later, he saved a penalty from Matt Ritchie in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal game versus Newcastle United to take Chelsea to the semi-finals, with the game ending 1–1 at full time and 4–2 on penalties.[23]
Loan to Strasbourg
editOn 30 August 2024, Petrović was loaned out to BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on a season-long deal.[24]
International career
editPetrović was called up to the Serbia U21 side in 2020,[25] debuting against Poland.[26] He debuted for the senior Serbia national team on 25 January 2021, starting in a 0–0 draw against the Dominican Republic.[27]
Petrović was selected in Serbia's squad for the UEFA Euro 2024, but didn't make any appearances in the tournament.
Style of play
editPetrović is known for his quick reflexes, penalty saves, and saving goals from long range. Many pundits suggest that his style of play is similar to Thibaut Courtois at Chelsea.[28]
Personal life
editPetrović married his wife Djina in December 2022. She gave birth to their first child, a boy, in June 2024.[29]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 15 December 2024[30]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Čukarički | 2019–20 | Serbian SuperLiga | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 25 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21 | Serbian SuperLiga | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 34 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 | Serbian SuperLiga | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[c] | 0 | — | 27 | 0 | |||
| Total | 78 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | ||
| New England Revolution | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 23 | 0 | |||
| 2023 | Major League Soccer | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3[d] | 0 | 25 | 0 | |||
| Total | 43 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 0 | ||
| Chelsea | 2023–24 | Premier League | 23 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 0 | ||
| Strasbourg (loan) | 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 12 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 156 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 177 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes Serbian Cup, U.S. Open Cup, FA Cup
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
International
edit- As of match played 18 November 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 0 | |
Honours
editChelsea
Individual
References
edit- ^ "Djordje Petrovic: Chelsea sign New England Revolution keeper". BBC. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Đorđe Petrović: Hvala svima u klubu, predivan osećaj je debitovati za Čukarički | FK Čukarički". www.fkcukaricki.rs.
- ^ "Revolution sign Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic to replace Matt Turner". Boston.
- ^ "Serbia - Đ. Petrović - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.
- ^ "Đorđe Petrović - Čukarički - UECL". UEFA.
- ^ "New England Revolution sign 22-year-old Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrović | New England Revolution". revolutionsoccer.net.
- ^ "Team of the Week presented by Audi: Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers awaken in Week 16". 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Revolution looking to keep clean sheet streak going in midweek match with Toronto". www.cbsnews.com. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ McKenna, Greg (27 June 2023). "Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is Revolution's only representative in MLS All-Star Game". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Macomber, Seth (30 April 2023). "Djordje Petrović Makes History With 5th MLS PK Stop". The Blazing Musket.
- ^ @OptaJack (30 April 2023). "Djordje Petrovic has outperformed his Expected Goals on Target (xGOT) by 16.2 since joining MLS in June 2022 (35 GC excl. OG, 51.2 xGOT)" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Tompson, Rich (3 June 2023). "Revolution battle New York City FC to scoreless draw". www.bostonherald.com. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ @tombogert (3 June 2023). "🇷🇸 Djordje Petrovic is a cheat code. So good" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrović named MLS All-Star". cbsnews.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Extratime 2023 Midseason Review: Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year". 20 July 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "New England Revolution rejected Nottingham Forest bid for Djordje Petrovic". The Athletic. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Macomber, Seth (2 August 2023). "Sources: Djordje Petrovic Will Not Play Against Atlas". The Blazing Musket.
- ^ "Gallery: Petrović is a Blue!". Chelsea F.C. 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Petrovic signs for Chelsea". Chelsea F.C. 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Djordje Petrovic: Chelsea sign New England Revolution keeper". BBC Sports. 26 August 2023.
- ^ ""Everything is faster", Djordje Petrovic on his first Premier League games". Tribuna. 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Match report: Chelsea 2 Sheff Utd 0". Chelsea F.C. 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Chelsea beat Newcastle on penalties to reach last four". BBC Sports. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Djordje Petrovic completes loan switch". www.chelseafc.com. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "СПИСАК U21 ЗА ДУЕЛЕ ПРОТИВ ПОЉСКЕ И ЕСТОНИЈЕ | СТОЛИЦА ГЛЕДА У БУДУЋНОСТ, НОВИ ТАЛАС СРБИЈЕ | Фудбалски савез Србије". Football Association of Serbia (in Serbian). 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Serbia U21 vs. Poland U21 - 9 October 2020". Soccerway.
- ^ "Нула Србије и Доминиканске Републике". Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 26 January 2021.
- ^ McAleer, Ben (18 January 2024). "Djordje Petrovic might just be the goalkeeper Chelsea needed all along". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Đ. Petrović". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (25 February 2024). "Carabao Cup final: Chelsea 0–1 Liverpool (aet)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "2023 MLS All-Star Team Roster". Major League Soccer. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
External links
edit- Profile at the Chelsea F.C. website
- Đorđe Petrović at Major League Soccer
- Đorđe Petrović – UEFA competition record (archive)
