Jan-Carlo Simić
Јан-Карло Симић
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 September 2024
Jan-Carlo Simić (Serbian: Јан-Карло Симић, romanized: Jan-Karlo Simić; born 2 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht. Born in Germany, he represents the Serbia national team.
Early life
Simić was born in Nürtingen, Germany, to Serbian parents.[2][3]
Club career
Early career
Simić started his youth career at SV Hegnach, then moving to Stuttgarter Kickers in 2016 and local rivals VfB Stuttgart in 2018.[4]
AC Milan
In 2022, Simić was signed by Italian club AC Milan on a reported €1 million fee, joining the under-19 Primavera team.[4][5] During the 2023–24 season, he started featuring for the first team, playing in some summer-friendly games, including those against Real Madrid and Juventus.[6]
On 17 December 2023, in his Serie A debut for the Rossoneri, Simić scored a goal after coming on as a substitute in the 24th minute for the injured Tommaso Pobega, contributing to a 3–0 victory against Monza.[7][8]
Anderlecht
On 23 July 2024, Simić joined Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht on a permanent deal,[9][10] for a fee reported to be in the region of €3 million, with a 20% sell-on clause in favor of AC Milan;[11] he signed a five-year contract with the Belgian club.[10]
International career
Eligible to play for Germany, Simić chose to represent Serbia at international level, being part of the squad that played in the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[5]
Simić was called up to the senior Serbia national team for the first time for the Nations League games against Spain and Denmark in September 2024.[12] He debuted on 5 September 2024 against Spain at the Rajko Mitić Stadium. He substituted Strahinja Eraković at the half-time of a scoreless draw.[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 11 February 2024[14]
Club | Season | League | National cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
AC Milan | 2023–24 | Serie A | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | |
Career total | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
International
- As of match played 5 September 2024
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Serbia | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 1 | 0 |
References
- ^ a b c "Jan-Carlo Simic". Corriere dello Sport - Stadio.
- ^ "Simic, chi è il giovane difensore del Milan che ha segnato all'esordio in serie A" (in Italian). La Repubblica. 17 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Milan, alla scoperta di Simic: dal 'battesimo' col Real Madrid al futuro" (in Italian). Calciomercato.com. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ a b Bergonzini, Elmar (23 August 2022). "Milan, rinforzo in Primavera: arriva Simic dallo Stoccarda" (in Italian). Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Milan, chi è Jan-Carlo Simic: il profilo del centrale classe 2005" (in Italian). SKY Sport. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Chi è Jan-Carlo Simic, il giovane difensore del Milan che può alleviare l'emergenza infortuni" (in Italian). Goal.com. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Milan ease to 3-0 win over Monza". Reuters. 17 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Riggio, Salvatore (17 December 2023). "Chi è Jan-Carlo Simic, difensore del Milan in gol al debutto contro il Monza". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Jan-Carlo Simić leaves AC Milan: the official statement". www.acmilan.com. AC Milan. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Anderlecht sign Jan-Carlo Simić from AC Milan". www.rsca.be. RSC Anderlecht. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ D'Amato, Claudio (23 July 2024). "Simic dal Milan all'Anderlecht, Romero all'Alaves: ufficiali le cessioni". Goal.com (in Italian). Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "ШИРИ СПИСАК СЕЛЕКТОРА ДРАГАНА СТОЈКОВИЋА ЗА УТАКМИЦЕ ПРОТИВ ШПАНИЈЕ И ДАНСКЕ" (in Serbian). Football Association of Serbia. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Serbia v Spain game report". ESPN. 5 September 2024.
- ^ Jan-Carlo Simić at Soccerway
External links
- Jan-Carlo Simić at Soccerbase
- Jan-Carlo Simić at Soccerway
- Jan-Carlo Simić at WorldFootball.net
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