Andrija [2] Maksimović (Serbian Cyrillic: Андрија "Меси" Максимовић; born 5 June 2007) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Red Star Belgrade and the Serbia national team.

Andrija Maksimović
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-06-05) 5 June 2007 (age 17)
Place of birth Novi Pazar, Serbia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Red Star Belgrade
Number 55
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Red Star Belgrade 8 (1)
2023–2024Grafičar Beograd (dual) 29 (9)
International career
2021 Serbia U15 2 (0)
2022 Serbia U16 3 (0)
2022–2024 Serbia U17 21 (9)
2024– Serbia U19 3 (1)
2024– Serbia 4 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Serbia
UEFA European Under-17 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Cyprus
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 November 2024

Early life

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He was born in 2007 in Serbia. He is a native of Novi Pazar, Serbia.[3]

Club career

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He started his career with Serbian side Red Star Belgrade. In 2023, he was sent on dual registration to Serbian side Grafičar.[4]

International career

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Maksimović made his debut for the Serbia national team on 12 October 2024 in a UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland. He substituted Aleksandar Mitrović in the 74th minute, as Serbia won 2–0.[5]

Style of play

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He mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his dribbling ability.[6]

Personal life

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He has two sisters. He is the son of Serbian footballer Mirko Maksimović.[7] He earned the nickname "Messi" as a child because of his resemblance to Lionel Messi with his distinctive long hair.[2]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 3 November 2024[8]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grafičar Beograd 2023–24 Serbian First League 24 6 0 0 24 6
2024–25 5 3 0 0 5 3
Total 29 9 0 0 29 9
Red Star Belgrade 2023–24 Serbian SuperLiga 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
2024–25 7 1 1 1 2 0 10 2
Total 7 1 3 1 2 0 12 2
Career total 36 10 3 1 2 0 41 11

International

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As of match played 18 November 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Serbia 2024 4 0
Total 4 0

References

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  1. ^ "Andrija Maksimović". crvenazvezdafk.com.
  2. ^ a b "Први учитељ Звездиног Месија: Дар са неба Андрија - рађа се једном у сто година" [The first teacher of Red Star's Messi: Gift from heaven Andrija - he is born once in a 100 years]. Sportski žurnal (in Serbian). 26 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  3. ^ "U ZVEZDI GA ZOVU MESI, A ON U GRAFIČARU RAZBIJA! Andrija (16) je najveći biser crveno-belih!". mondo.rs.
  4. ^ "Милосављевић и Максимовић прикључени првом тиму". FK Crvena zvezda. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Serbia v Switzerland game report". ESPN. 12 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Ko je Andrija Maksimović, kadet Srbije koji je opčinio Evropu: Zovu ga Mesi iz Ljutice Bogdana!". nogomania.rs.
  7. ^ "Dug put do Zvezdinog dresa: Krenemo Ibarskom, Andrija se presvuče u autu i eto ga na treningu". mozzartsport.com.
  8. ^ Andrija Maksimović at Soccerway