Georgevic zenith. Luka Djordjevic
* Professional club appearances and goals counted for domestic leagues only and correct as of 30 October 2016.
** Number of games and goals for the national team in official matches, corrected as of
on July 5, 2013.
Club career
"Mogren"
"Zenith"
In June 2012, he moved to Zenit. At the same time Main coach“Zenith” Luciano Spalletti spoke about him like this: “ He has certain qualities, but he is still young, so you need to look here. This is a flank attacking player who opens up great in free zones, spaces, runs well, so I think he has a future.» .
On July 11, 2012, Luka Djordjevic made his debut for Zenit in a friendly match against the Rus team, the match ended 6-0 in favor of Luka's team, he scored the last 6th goal from Bukharov's pass. On July 16, Luka Djordjevic announced his final number - 77.
In the 2012/13 season, he played 7 matches for Zenit in the Russian Championship, as well as 2 matches in the Russian Cup and 1 in the Champions League.
June 24 returned to Zenith. In the summer of 2013, information appeared that Djordjevic would be loaned to the Tom club that had returned to the Premier League.
leases
On August 6, on loan until the end of the 2013/14 season, he moved to the Dutch Twente.
September 1, 2014 was loaned to Italian Sampdoria.
In July 2015, he played two matches for Zenit-2 in the FNL championship. On August 31, he was loaned to the Spanish Segunda club Ponferradina.
Return to Zenit
He scored his first goal in official matches for Zenit in a match with Rostov in the 85th minute. His goal was the winner, and the meeting ended with a score of 3:2. Scored the winning goal in the Europa League match on September 16 against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 90+2 minute (4:3).
Team career
Player of the Montenegro U19 and U21 teams, participant of the qualifying games of the European Championship in these age categories. In May 2013, he won the Cup of Regions [ ] as part of their youth team. On 28 August 2012, Luka Đorđević was called up to the Montenegro first team. On September 11, 2012, he made his debut for the national team, entering the field in the first team in the match against San Marino, and scored a goal.
Statistics
Club
As of 09/22/2016| Performance | League | cups | Eurocups | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | League | Season | Games | goals | Games | goals | Games | goals | Games | goals |
| Mogren | Prva league | 2010/11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 10 | ||
| Total | 26 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 10 | ||
| Zenith | Premier League | 2012/13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016/17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Total | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | ||
| → Twente | Eredivisie | 2013/14 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| → Yong Twente | 1.Division | 2013/14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| → Sampdoria | Serie A | 2014/15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| → Zenit-2 | FNL | 2015/16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| → Ponferradina | Segunda B | 2015/16 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 |
| Total | 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||
| total career | 87 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 17 | ||
national team
As of July 7, 2014Total: 4 matches / 1 goal; 2 wins, 1 draws, 1 loss.
Achievements
Club
"Zenith"- Silver medalist of the Russian Championship: 2012/13
- Russian Super Cup Winner:
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- If he is a noble person, then he must either declare his intention, or stop seeing you; and if you do not want to do this, then I will do it, I will write to him, I will tell him dad, ”Sonya said decisively.- Yes, I can not live without him! Natasha screamed.
Natasha, I don't understand you. And what are you talking about! Remember your father, Nicolas.
“I don’t need anyone, I don’t love anyone but him. How dare you say he's ignoble? Don't you know that I love him? Natasha screamed. “Sonya, go away, I don’t want to quarrel with you, go away, for God’s sake go away: you see how I suffer,” Natasha shouted angrily in a restrained, irritated and desperate voice. Sonya burst into tears and ran out of the room.
Natasha went up to the table and, without thinking for a minute, wrote that answer to Princess Mary, which she could not write all morning. In this letter, she briefly wrote to Princess Marya that all their misunderstandings were over, that, taking advantage of the generosity of Prince Andrei, who, when leaving, gave her freedom, she asks her to forget everything and forgive her if she is guilty before her, but that she cannot be his wife . All this seemed so easy, simple and clear to her at that moment.
On Friday, the Rostovs were supposed to go to the village, and on Wednesday the count went with the buyer to his suburban area.
On the day of the count's departure, Sonya and Natasha were invited to a big dinner at the Karagins, and Marya Dmitrievna took them. At this dinner, Natasha met Anatole again, and Sonya noticed that Natasha was talking to him, wanting not to be heard, and all the time of the dinner she was even more excited than before. When they returned home, Natasha was the first to start with Sonya the explanation that her friend was waiting for.
“Here you are, Sonya, talking all sorts of nonsense about him,” Natasha began in a meek voice, that voice that children speak when they want to be praised. “We talked to him today.
- Well, what, what? Well, what did he say? Natasha, how glad I am that you are not angry with me. Tell me everything, the whole truth. What did he say?
Natasha considered.
“Ah Sonya, if you knew him the way I do!” He said ... He asked me about how I promised Bolkonsky. He was glad that it was up to me to refuse him.
Sonya sighed sadly.
“But you didn’t refuse Bolkonsky,” she said.
“Maybe I didn’t!” Maybe it's all over with Bolkonsky. Why do you think so badly of me?
“I don’t think anything, I just don’t understand it ...
- Wait, Sonya, you will understand everything. See what kind of person he is. Don't think bad things about me or him.
“I don’t think bad things about anyone: I love everyone and feel sorry for everyone. But what am I to do?
Sonya did not give up on the gentle tone with which Natasha addressed her. The softer and more searching Natasha's expression was, the more serious and stern was Sonya's face.
“Natasha,” she said, “you asked me not to talk to you, I didn’t, now you yourself started. Natasha, I don't believe him. Why this secret?
- Again, again! Natasha interrupted.
- Natasha, I'm afraid for you.
- What to be afraid of?
“I am afraid that you will ruin yourself,” Sonya said decisively, herself frightened by what she said.
Natasha's face again expressed anger.
“And I will destroy, I will destroy, I will destroy myself as soon as possible. None of your business. Not to you, but to me it will be bad. Leave, leave me. I hate you.
- Natasha! Sonya called out in fear.
- I hate it, I hate it! And you are my enemy forever!
Natasha ran out of the room.
Natasha did not speak to Sonya anymore and avoided her. With the same expression of agitated surprise and criminality, she paced the rooms, taking up first this and then another occupation and immediately abandoning them.
No matter how hard it was for Sonya, she kept her eyes on her friend.
On the eve of the day on which the count was supposed to return, Sonya noticed that Natasha had been sitting all morning at the living room window, as if waiting for something and that she had made some kind of sign to the passing military man, whom Sonya mistook for Anatole.
Sonya began to observe her friend even more attentively and noticed that Natasha was in a strange and unnatural state all the time of lunch and evening (she answered inappropriately to questions put to her, began and did not finish phrases, laughed at everything).
After tea, Sonya saw a timid maid waiting for her at Natasha's door. She let it through, and, eavesdropping at the door, learned that the letter had again been handed over. And suddenly it became clear to Sonya that Natasha had some kind of terrible plan for this evening. Sonya knocked on her door. Natasha didn't let her in.
“She will run away with him! Sonya thought. She is capable of everything. To-day there was something particularly pathetic and resolute in her face. She burst into tears, saying goodbye to her uncle, Sonya recalled. Yes, that's right, she runs with him - but what should I do? thought Sonya, now recalling those signs that clearly proved why Natasha had some kind of terrible intention. "There is no count. What should I do, write to Kuragin, demanding an explanation from him? But who tells him to answer? Write to Pierre, as Prince Andrei asked in case of an accident? ... But maybe, in fact, she had already refused Bolkonsky (she sent a letter to Princess Marya yesterday). There are no uncles!” It seemed terrible to Sonya to tell Marya Dmitrievna, who believed so much in Natasha. But one way or another, Sonya thought, standing in a dark corridor: now or never the time has come to prove that I remember the good deeds of their family and love Nicolas. No, I won’t sleep for at least three nights, but I won’t leave this corridor and won’t let her in by force, and won’t let shame fall on their family, ”she thought.
Anatole recently moved to Dolokhov. The plan for the kidnapping of Rostova had already been thought out and prepared by Dolokhov for several days, and on the day when Sonya, having overheard Natasha at the door, decided to protect her, this plan was to be carried out. Natasha promised to go out to Kuragin on the back porch at ten o'clock in the evening. Kuragin was supposed to put her in a prepared troika and take her 60 miles from Moscow to the village of Kamenka, where a trimmed priest was prepared, who was supposed to marry them. In Kamenka, a set-up was ready, which was supposed to take them to the Varshavskaya road, and there they were supposed to ride abroad on postage.
Anatole had a passport, and a traveler's, and ten thousand money taken from his sister, and ten thousand borrowed through Dolokhov.
Two witnesses—Khvostikov, the former clerk whom Dolokhov and Makarin used to play, a retired hussar, a good-natured and weak man who had boundless love for Kuragin—were sitting in the first room at tea.
In Dolokhov's large office, decorated from wall to ceiling with Persian carpets, bearskins and weapons, Dolokhov sat in a traveling beshmet and boots in front of an open bureau, on which lay bills and wads of money. Anatole, in his unbuttoned uniform, walked from the room where the witnesses were sitting, through the office to the back room, where his French footman and others were packing the last things. Dolokhov counted money and wrote it down.
“Well,” he said, “Khvostikov should be given two thousand.
- Well, let me, - said Anatole.
- Makarka (that's what they called Makarina), this one disinterestedly for you through fire and into water. Well, the scores are over, - said Dolokhov, showing him a note. - So?
“Yes, of course, that’s how it is,” said Anatole, apparently not listening to Dolokhov and with a smile that did not leave his face, looking ahead of him.
Dolokhov slammed the bureau shut and turned to Anatole with a mocking smile.
- And you know what - drop it all: there is still time! - he said.
- Fool! Anatole said. - Stop talking nonsense. If you only knew... The devil knows what it is!
“Damn right,” said Dolokhov. - I'm talking to you. Is this a joke you're up to?
- Well, again, teasing again? Went to hell! Huh?... – Anatole said with a frown. “The right is not up to your stupid jokes. And he left the room.
Dolokhov smiled contemptuously and condescendingly when Anatole left.
“Wait a minute,” he said after Anatole, “I’m not joking, I’m talking business, come, come here.
Anatole again entered the room and, trying to concentrate his attention, looked at Dolokhov, obviously involuntarily submitting to him.
- You listen to me, I'm telling you the last time. What should I joke with you? Did I cross you? Who arranged everything for you, who found the priest, who took the passport, who got the money? All I.
- Well, thank you. Do you think I'm not grateful to you? Anatole sighed and hugged Dolokhov.
- I helped you, but still I have to tell you the truth: the matter is dangerous and, if you take it apart, stupid. Well, you'll take her away, okay. Will they leave it like that? It turns out that you are married. After all, you will be brought to criminal court ...
– Ah! stupidity, stupidity! - Anatole spoke again, grimacing. “Because I told you. BUT? - And Anatole, with that special predilection (which stupid people have) for the conclusion that they reach with their own mind, repeated the reasoning that he repeated a hundred times to Dolokhov. “After all, I explained to you, I decided: if this marriage is invalid,” he said, bending his finger, “then I do not answer; Well, if it's real, it doesn't matter: no one abroad will know this, right? And don't talk, don't talk, don't talk!
- Right, come on! You only bind yourself...
“Go to hell,” said Anatole, and, holding his hair, went out into another room and immediately returned and sat down with his feet on an armchair close to Dolokhov. “The devil knows what it is!” BUT? Look how it beats! - He took Dolokhov's hand and put it to his heart. - Ah! quel pied, mon cher, quel regard! Une deesse!! [O! What a leg, my friend, what a look! Goddess!!] Huh?
Dolokhov, smiling coldly and shining with his beautiful, insolent eyes, looked at him, apparently wanting to still have some fun with him.
- Well, the money will come out, then what?
- What then? BUT? - Anatole repeated with sincere bewilderment at the thought of the future. - What then? There I don’t know what… Well, what nonsense to say! He looked at his watch. - It's time!
Anatole went into the back room.
– Well, will you soon? Dig in here! he shouted at the servants.
Dolokhov took away the money and, shouting to a man to order food and drink for the road, entered the room where Khvostikov and Makarin were sitting.
Montenegrin rookie "Zenith" blew up information space, firing at all the opponent's goal posts in the first match for the main squad. We bring to your attention the first radio interview of Luka Djordjevic in Russia, from which you will find out with which clubs Zenit can play on equal terms, what is the difference between an ordinary football player and Usain Bolt and to whom the youngest player in the starting lineup of St. Petersburg will dedicate his first goal for Zenit.
Luka, you found out that you will play against Anji in the starting lineup ten minutes before leaving the hotel. Are you surprised? Or did you guess that the chances of appearing in the base were great?
- Many of our players are now injured. I was hoping that I would play in this match, but there are a lot of great players in Zenit and, of course, I could not be sure of anything. But the coach gave me a chance, and I did my best to use it.
Do you understand that, having played great in Makhachkala, you raised the bar of expectations for yourself so high that now you cannot afford to play worse than in the match against Anji?
- Thanks for pleasant words. But in that match, the whole team played great. We're just not very lucky. I had moments, but the hosts were more fortunate. That's why we played a draw.
Did Joao Carlos hit you on the leg, or did you dive so clumsily?
Complex issue! There was indeed contact, but small, nothing special. The referee made the right decision.
- It hurts to hear this - I lived for two days in full confidence that there was an absolute penalty! Your calm attitude to the fact that the penalty was not appointed, but you were shown a card - is it a school or a character trait?
When I fell, I immediately saw that the referee was going to show me a card. I guess I was wrong and it would be better for the team if I tried to run further for the ball.
- In general, what impression did the refereeing of Vladimir Kazmenko make on you? In St. Petersburg, through our swampy prism, it seemed that it was too much allowed to hit Zenit players in the legs.
- The Russian refereeing system is new to me. In Montenegro, they judge a little differently. After all, there are a lot more stars playing in Russia, a lot more aggression and fighting on the field. As for this particular referee, I think he did not make serious mistakes, but I can’t say that he showed himself especially well either.
(student question): Is it true that you don't have a car and you travel around the city by subway? How do you like our metro? Are you already recognized in the city?
– I don’t have a car, and if I need to get somewhere, I take the subway. I was recognized several times, asked to be photographed. I think this is completely normal. There is only one team in St. Petersburg, it means a lot to the city, and its popularity is absolutely justified.
Petersburg is considered to have one of the most beautiful subways in the world. Did you like it?
- In St. Petersburg, for the first time in my life, I went down to the subway. Therefore, in order to compare, I need to visit at least one more subway!
Did you take pictures with you in Budva?
- Not yet. But I will come to Montenegro at the beginning of September for the matches of the national teams, and, probably, then this can be expected.
Will you play for the U-19 team or for the main team?
- I don’t know yet, but it’s obvious that for one of these two teams.
(student question): Do you have any preferences in the Champions League?
- It would be nice not to get to Barcelona or Real Madrid. With all other teams we can play on equal terms.
(audience question): What position do you feel most comfortable playing? What are your personal preferences?
- I can play in attack both in the center and on the left and on the right. This is good for me, because if I could only play on the right, then it is quite obvious that I would sit on the bench when Danny returned to action. What can I close?
higher positions, gives me more chances to get into the squad.
How about playing under a striker?
- Never tried it. Maybe I can play this position, I just don't know.
What is your working leg?
That sounded a little presumptuous!
“Well, the right leg might be a little better developed. But I do a lot of work on the left leg as well and, in general, they are almost equivalent.
- It could be better.
- Of course, in order to match the level at which Zenit performs, I need to improve my physical condition. I work on it, spend a lot of time in the gym, do other special exercises. I think I have no problems with the ball on the field, but I need to become stronger and more resilient. I am sure that our coaching staff will help me improve.
What weight are you pushing from your chest?
- 60 kilograms.
Luca, don't be fooled!
- Come to the base, see for yourself.
It's just that during the match against Anji it was scary for you every time you got close to Christopher Samba. First, what were you experiencing at that moment? And, secondly, will you really gain mass? Do you drink protein shakes?
- Every time I approached Samba, I no longer saw the setting sun over the stadium, because it was hidden behind his head. Indeed, Samba is big and strong, and generally a good player, but we had our own methods against such defenders. We kept the ball down, tried to do without riding casts. As for muscle mass, I don’t drink anything yet, but if the doctors say I need it, then I will.
At what level is your study of the Russian language now?
- So far at the lowest. Naturally, I need to teach him, and I will do it; Moreover, Russian is similar to my native language. I already know some basic words. I hope that in the future I will be able to speak freely.
Do you have any favorite places in St. Petersburg?
“I have seen bridges being drawn up – it’s an amazing sight. And the restaurants are good. St. Petersburg is a beautiful city, and I really like it here.
– In summer, the most popular resort in Montenegro is my hometown of Budva. Many tourists come to us. There is a lot of entertainment and great sunny weather. Boka Kotorska Bay is also very beautiful, but it is worth going to the sea only in summer. And in winter it is better to visit the north of Montenegro, there are also many beautiful places.
(audience question): Will strength training damage your plastics?
- Theoretically, a negative effect cannot be ruled out, for example, you can lose a little in speed. But I am confident in the professionalism of our coaching staff - they know what and how to do.
How long do you run a hundred meters?
– I don’t know, I’m just a football player, not Usain Bolt!
Well, fast or medium?
- I do not know what to answer. Perhaps this topic is more convenient for you to discuss than for me.
This is the answer of an adult footballer! Luca, how long is your contract with Zenit?
- Three years.
You were on trial at PSV. It is known that the sports director of Mogren regretted that at that time you had not reached the age when you could conclude a professional contract. What are your impressions?
- Yes, I was at PSV for a while. The club was satisfied with my work, I showed myself well in training. Probably, if I had been over 18 then, I would have moved there. But now, looking back, I understand that I made the right decision by moving to Zenit upon reaching the age of majority.
It's no longer a secret to anyone that you came to St. Petersburg last summer. All agreements with Zenit were reached back in 2011, right?
Indeed, I was in St. Petersburg last year and even saw the match against Porto. Negotiations about the contract were underway, but I would not like to talk about this topic. For me, the most important thing is how I feel on the field and how I play.
What is your overall impression of Russian football?
- Complex issue. Obviously, there are a lot of good teams in Russia. Even Terek can easily beat Dynamo. Whatever the opponent, no one can be absolutely sure that he will win the next match. Zenit now has an excellent squad, we play great, which is confirmed by our results. But you can not be sure in advance that we will become champions. You just need to work as hard as possible.
(student question): Do you continue to communicate with Marko Bakic? Why didn't he wait for offers from the top championships?
– I have known Bakic for about ten years. He is a talented player and very good man. Now he plays in Budva, for Mogren. I haven't spoken to him about it, but I hope that he will find a club where he can prove himself and where he will be as great as I was at Zenit.
Where did this fantastically talented generation of Montenegrin footballers come from? You, Bakic, Mirko Vucinic, Stevan Jovetic...
– There are many talents in Montenegro and in general in the former Yugoslavia. Perhaps, due to the fact that more good fields appeared in Montenegro, the coaches constantly improve their skills, go to seminars in Europe.
That is, for you, the play-offs with England are only the beginning of a long journey?
- Of course!
Luka, tell me: two bars in one match - have you ever had this happen before?
No never.
What did you feel in each of these moments?
- When I hit the post for the first time, I just couldn't believe it wasn't a goal. Well, when it happened for the second time… I don't know. If I had a little less endurance, I probably would have simply died right on the field.
It's no secret that you live in St. Petersburg with your parents, and you also came to the radio with your father. Dad must have been more upset after two barbells than you. Have you discussed this with him?
Yes, he told me how he felt at those moments! My parents are always with me, they help me in everything. Thanks to them, it is easy and comfortable for me in St. Petersburg. I can never adequately express the gratitude I feel for my parents.
Is your older brother, who stayed in Montenegro, also a footballer?
- Yes. He played for Partizan Belgrade for one season, after which he received the same injury as Danny. Now he is recovering, and I hope he will return to the field again.
Cheers to your brother. The listener is interested: it seemed that in the second half with Anji you were a little "addicted". Was it a general state of mind, or did you start to feel tired?
- We started the second half with the score 1:0 in our favor, and for some reason immediately gave the ball to the opponent, gave them the opportunity to play. They had several
moments, but all from set pieces. Of course, in many respects the problem is that we have injured six players. But in any case, we played well and should have won.
How do you like Arseny Logashov? It is believed that in the future he will replace Alexander Anyukov in the national team.
Yes, he is definitely a good player. Perhaps I agree with what they say about him in Russia.
Your former club is now building new stadium on the roof of the hotel for 15 thousand spectators. Isn't it too presumptuous, considering that 16 thousand people live in Budva?
I don't know anything about this project. Of course, such large stadiums are hardly needed in Montenegro, five thousand would be quite enough.
Luca, do you follow fashion? Do you know what's trending?
- Well, maybe I can roughly imagine, but my mother is more careful about what to wear to me.
What kind of music do you like?
- Yugoslavian hip-hop. Perhaps this is closest to the style of Eminem.
(audience question): Ex-forward of Zenit Predrag Randjelovic played in Montenegro for many years. Do you know this footballer?
- Yes, we played together for two years at Mogren. He told me a lot about Zenit, what to expect here. He helped me a lot.
I wonder what he told you? It's no secret that St. Petersburg fans remember Randzhelovich not from the best side.
- I did not know that. He said that training here is much more aggressive than in Montenegro. At Zenit, everyone gives 100%. He said that it would be difficult for me, because I am a young player who came from a small club, a small city, a small country to such a big club. In any case, now I'm comfortable here.
(audience question): Do you communicate with the Montenegrin basketball player of BC "Spartak" Vladimir Dragicevic?
- He is from Budva, just like me. We met there several times, but we haven't seen each other in Russia yet.
How do you feel about winter sports? Do you want to go to hockey?
- I have never been to hockey, but I see that this is a very popular sport in Russia. I go to a few games for sure.
How important is the match against Rubin for you? Do you understand that it is also one of the most unpleasant rivals?
- They beat us in the Super Bowl match. It really won't be easy for them. But we are Zenit and we have to win every game. Rubin is a good team, they are physically strong, they have well-established team interactions. It will be difficult, but I am sure that we can win.
How did our difficult team receive you? Who do you communicate with?
- All our players on the field are just great. I can learn a lot from them, and I am very glad that I have this opportunity. Of course, most of all I communicate with Aleksandar Lukovic, he helps me a lot. In addition, I communicate with Criscito, Bruno Alves, Lumb, Gubochan and Lomberts.
Previously, Lukovic drove you to the base. Now, probably, he will miss a lot due to injury. Who will take you to training?
Probably the taxi driver.
(audience question): Montenegrin footballers Dejan Savićević in AC Milan and Predrag Mijatović in Real Madrid colors have won the Champions League in their time. Have you seen their game on DVD?
- Oh sure. They are great players who have played for big clubs. I know Deyan Savichevich personally. It's good that he is remembered.
To whom will you dedicate your first goal for Zenit?
Luka Djordjevic was born on July 9, 1994 in Budva, Montenegro. Role - striker, height is 185 cm, and weight - 70 kg. At the moment, he belongs to Zenit, but on loan he plays for Arsenal from Tula, where he managed to score 7 goals in 23 matches.
Carier start
In big football, Luka began to make his way through the club "Mogren", the performance for which is still the most successful in his career. In 28 matches, he managed to score 10 goals.
Moving to St. Petersburg
Zenit drew attention to the young talent in 2012 and offered him a contract in the summer. Having joined the ranks of the new team, Luka immediately managed to get praise from the mentor of St. Petersburg. The Italian noted that the football player has a great future thanks to the ability to open into free zones and high speed, which is essential for a flank attacker. Two months later, on August 11, Djordjevic played his debut match in the Russian Premier League against Spartak Moscow, then his team won 5-0.
In total, in the 2012/2013 season, the footballer played 10 matches. In 2013, he joined Twente on loan.
In 2015, he returned to Zenit, but again left on loan to the second most powerful club in the Spanish Segunda, Ponferradina.
Wandering in search of myself
Considering that footballer Luka Djordjevic is currently only 26 years old, his transfer experience can be considered huge. At the moment, he has managed to change the club 7 times. “Mogren”, “Zenith”, “Twente”, “Jong Twente”, “Sampdoria”, “Zenith-2”, “Ponferradina”, “Arsenal” - these are all the clubs in which I happened to play most often against my will. Most likely, the reason for this was the losing relevance of the position of the winger. Most often, players are required to be versatile, able to adapt to any style and be productive in all positions. Just the latter is not always enough for Djordjevic, although it cannot be said that he lacks some special qualities that he does not possess.
Traits and Special Skills
Luka is a modest and charming young man who is not particularly worried about his future. Never been seen in any scandals and intrigues. Compared to the legionnaires playing in the Russian championship, Djordjevic is fluent in Russian. He is very unstable on the field, often disappears from sight during the game, but in one minute he is able to dramatically change the attitude of the fans towards him from neutral to positive, having made some kind of masterful pass to the flank or unexpectedly scoring with his head, jumping high from behind the backs of the defenders. With a height of 185 cm, the skill of playing on the second floor is one of the main strengths of the player. Together with high speed and a sense of position in the future, Luka has every chance of becoming a successful scorer.
Luka Djordjevic, the career of the now famous young football player, began at Mogren, he played for this sports football club from 2001 to 2012.
This club is known for having won the Montenegrin championship in the 2010/2011 season, and the footballer then played two matches.
The following season, the footballer played 24 games and scored 10 goals. In the same year, he played in the qualifying match of the Champions League, where the Bulgarian Litex became the rival of his team.
Luka Djordjevic - move to Zenit
The transition to the Zenit football club in St. Petersburg took place in 2012. During this period, Luciano Spalletti, the coach of the St. Petersburg FC, spoke well of the athlete.
According to Spalletti, Luka has certain qualities, but he is still too young, so his game should be watched. He is a flank attacking player, great at opening into free zones, running well. The Italian specialist believes that a great future awaits the young footballer.
On July 11, 2012, Djordjevic made his debut for Zenit. The match against "Rus" was friendly, in this meeting the Petersburgers scored as many as 6 unanswered goals. Luka Djordjevic scored the last goal from Alexander Bukharov's pass. On July 16, he received his final number 77.
On August 11 of the same year, the football player will make his debut in a match with the capital's Spartak. Luka came on as a substitute for Kanunnikov, then St. Petersburg were already leading with a score of 4:0, and the total score of the match was 5:0. The next match against Anji Makhachkala, which took place in Makhachkala, Djordjevic started in the starting lineup. According to the fans, he became the best player in this match.
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Luka Djordjevic - national team career
Member of the national team of Montenegro in the category up to 2112. Participated in the selection for the European Championship in this category. On August 28 of the same year, the football player was called up to the basis of the Montenegrin national team. And on September 11, he made his debut for the national team. Then the rival of his team was the national team of San Marino, and in this match he managed to score a goal.
It's only been a month at Arsenal, but the Tula fans have already fallen in love with him. The 23-year-old striker was leased for a year by the gunsmiths. We spoke with Luca about the new club, the head coach, superstitions and much more.
- First of all, tell us how you settled in Tula? Got favorite places? Did you see the sights?
Yes, I'm already set up. So far, a place where I like to drink cappuccino has just appeared - this is in the city center. From the sights I saw the Tula Kremlin, a very beautiful and peaceful place. In fact, I did not expect that Tula is such a beautiful and rich city in historical places.
- You literally from the first matches go on the field. How did you find it so quickly? mutual language with teammates, with a coach?
At Zenit, I had a conversation with Roberto Mancini (coach of the St. Petersburg team. - Approx. Aut.). He expressed his opinion that it would be better for me to go on loan somewhere for a year in order to get playing practice. I agreed with him. After that, an offer was received from Miodrag Bozovic. He said he would like to have me on his team. I did not think for a long time, because now it is important for me to play, and not sit on the bench.
- Tell us about coach Bozovic. How does it work under his leadership?
I went through pre-season training with Zenit, so I felt physically very comfortable. It took time to find a proper understanding with partners. I think the match in Grozny showed that we are on the right track.
I want to say that Bozovic is a very famous and interesting person in Montenegro. I knew about him before Arsenal. When I got the opportunity to work with him, I immediately agreed. For me, this is a happy opportunity. He is a really great coach and knows how to achieve a positive result and a good atmosphere in the team.
- Let's remember the missed penalty kick against Tosno. What happened at that moment? Did your teammates support you after the match?
Then I was fouled and I got to the ball first. I wanted to score as soon as possible, restore the status quo, I wanted the team to achieve a positive result. But there was a miss. When you shoot a penalty, there are only two options - you score or not. I know from my experience as a striker that before winning goals happen, as in Grozny, the striker always needs to overcome such misses. I did not hear a single reproach from my partners.
- Now let's talk about the match with Akhmat. It is always difficult for teams to play in Grozny. But Arsenal managed to win. For what?
I would like to dwell a little on the first half. We managed to play well in defense. Terek had almost no chance, we didn't let the opponent create anything.
But in the second half, they picked up the pace a bit, started to exert more pressure, we made some mistakes in defense.
We achieved this victory through dedication and character.
Without character and willpower, there is simply nothing to do in Chechnya.
I was very happy when I scored! (Luca scored his first goal for Arsenal. - Approx. Aut.). I was really looking forward to this goal. It was not enough to feel self-confidence, in their abilities.
— During your career you managed to play in Italy, Holland, Spain. In which championship is it more comfortable to play?
I have the most vivid impressions of the Russian Premier League, because I came here already with the experience of other European championships. I think that the next championship for me should be even more successful.
We are now facing two important games - with Kazakhstan and with Romania. We have excellent chances of getting into the final part of the championship, and it is very important to show a decent game in these matches and score points. If we do this, then I can say with confidence that this will be the best result in the history of the Montenegrin team. I would like to note the atmosphere that reigns between the fans and the team - complete unity and mutual understanding.
— Luca, do you have a football dream?
I even have three dreams: to participate in a big tournament, I hope it will be the World Cup in Russia, to win the Champions League and one day to play for my favorite team - Partizan Belgrade.
“Football players are superstitious people. There was information that Amkar, preparing for the match with Arsenal,. Do you believe in omens?
I do not believe in omens, but in heavy and intensive work, self-giving. Amkar probably resorted to this method, because they have a difficult situation - they are at the bottom of the standings. The players may have thought that they used all the methods and only this one remained ...
- Already on Saturday there will be a home match with Perm ...
There were several unsuccessful games before the match with Akhmat, but the fans remained close to us. In the match against Amkar, we are waiting for everyone in the stands, because everyone's support is important to us and it is important to take three points!
From the Myslo dossier
Role: attack.
Favourite TV show:"Breaking Bad".
Favorite movie:"Godfather".
Favorite dish: Mom's kitchen, whatever she cooks.
Messi or Ronaldo? Both Messi and Ronaldo.
Hobby: collects player jerseys and his own.
Pets:“My girlfriend has a dog. I feel like this is my dog too.”
In Tula, Luka lives with his father:“After the games of the national team, a girl, friends and relatives will come to me.”