Kristian Popovic

Kristian Popovic (born 14 August 2001) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Greek Super League 2 club Xanthi.[1]

Kristian Popovic
Personal information
Full name Kristian Popovic
Date of birth (2001-08-14) 14 August 2001
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Xanthi
Number 31
Youth career
Sydney United 58
Western Sydney Wanderers
2018–2019 Perth Glory
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Perth Glory NPL 8 (0)
2019–2020 Perth Glory 19 (2)
2020– Xanthi 0 (0)
National team‡
2019– Australia U20 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 August 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 August 2019

Club career

Perth Glory

On 18 April 2019, at 17 years of age, Kristian Popovic made his first appearance for Perth Glory coming on as a substitute for Jake Brimmer.[2] On 19 October 2019, Popovic scored his first professional goal, coming against Western United in a 1–1 draw.[3]

Career statistics
As of 18 April 2019
Club Season Division League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Perth Glory 2018–19 A-League 10——10

Personal life

Popovic is the son of former Crystal Palace and Socceroos player Tony Popovic, and the older brother of Perth Glory player Gabriel Popovic.[4]

References
  1. "Kristian Popovic Profile". Perth Glory.
  2. "Sydney tighten grip on second with win over Glory". SBS.
  3. "A-League news: Kristian Popovic, goal, video, watch, highlights, Tony Popovic, Western United vs Perth Glory, reaction". Fox Sports. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  4. "'Proud' Popovic praises Perth as 17-year-old son Kristian makes debut". The World Game. SBS. 19 April 2019.
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