Stefan Petrović


Full name in native alphabet: Стефан Петровић
Country: Serbia
Date of birth: 01/03/2008 (17 years old)
Place of birth: Zemun (Serbia)
Height: —
Youth career: FK Partizan
Current club: FK Partizan
Squad number: —
Current national team: Serbia U-17
Position: left-back, left wing-back
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
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Similar type of player: Milos Kerkez
Strengths:
– pace
– acceleration
– technique
– ball control
– tenacity
– agility
– bravery
– work rate
– crossing
– dribbling
– tackling
– positional sense
To improve:
– a very complete and well-rounded profile for a full-back of his age, though he can still be slightly overambitious and careless at times, both defensively and in attack
– aerial duels
Style of play:
– complete offensive-oriented full-back
– not the tallest, but physically robust for his frame and highly combative in contact duels
– plays with relentless intensity and a strong winning mentality
– possesses good technical ability, a strong understanding of the game, and above-average passing skills
– glides past opponents with ease, thanks to his explosiveness, changes of pace, and agility
– very high on both on and off-the-ball bravery, making dynamic overlapping runs to support the attack
– often makes surging runs into the penalty area, always looking to be a threat in the final third
– good range of crossing skills (cutbacks, flat crosses, drilled crosses, or in-swinging deliveries), effective both from a standing position and at full speed
– superb footwork and close control at top speed
– great ability at first touch/high speed in one-two combinations with his teammates
– his boundless energy and powerful running make him an indispensable asset, constantly influencing the game at both ends of the pitch with tireless work for the full 90 minutes
– proactive and tenacious tackler, effective in both standing challenges and sliding tackles
– superb recovery pace and work rate against the ball/ doesn’t hesitate to track back and work for the team
– shows immense determination, constantly working to cover both his own mistakes and those of his teammates
– charismatic and mature presence on the pitch, naturally emerging as a leader

Petrović glides past two defenders with ease, drives into the penalty area, and sets up a big chance with a perfectly executed cutback.

Petrović reads the game brilliantly, intercepts the pass, and launches a dangerous counter-attack.

Petrović reacts swiftly to cover for his defensive teammates and makes a crucial block with a well-timed sliding tackle.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Left-back in 4-3-3.

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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 1 April 2025):
No senior team appearances yet.
Description:
Stefan Petrović is a product of the renowned Belin–Lazarević–Nadoveza academy at FK Partizan, one of the Balkans’ most prestigious youth setups. Widely regarded as one of Serbia’s most exciting teenage talents, he currently serves as the captain and leader of both Partizan U-17 and Serbia U-17.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
8,5/10
First team material in a top European league.
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