Biography
Who is Adem Ljajić?
Early career and Partizan
Adem Ljajić was born in Novi Pazar, Serbia. He started his footballing path with FK Jošanica before moving to Partizan in 2005 at the age of 14. During his time with Partizan, he made his professional debut in the Serbian SuperLiga and participated in the UEFA Champions League.
In 2008, he appeared in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League for the club. He scored his first competitive goal for the team on November 23, 2008, during a match against OFK Beograd. During this period, Manchester United also monitored his progress after giving him a trial in October 2008.
Professional club career
In January 2010, Ljajić moved to the Italian side Fiorentina for a fee of approximately 8 million euros. He later joined AS Roma in August 2013 for an 11 million euro transfer. While playing for Roma, he wore the number 8 jersey and scored 9 goals during the 2014-15 season.
His career included a loan period at Inter Milan in 2015 and a permanent move to Torino in 2016. He later played in Turkey for Beşiktaş and Fatih Karagümrük. After playing for Novi Pazar, he joined the Bosnian club Sarajevo in August 2025 before returning to Novi Pazar in 2026.
Serbia national team
Adem Ljajić made his first senior appearance for the Serbian national team in 2010. He represented his country in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Over his international career, he earned 47 caps and scored 9 goals for the national side.
Between 2012 and 2014, he was not included in the squad by manager Siniša Mihajlović. This occurred after he objected to singing the Serbian national anthem. He played his final international match for Serbia in October 2020 during a Nations League game against Hungary.
Personal life and other roles
Adem is an ethnic Bosniak and a practicing Muslim. He is 182 cm tall. He has played for several clubs in his home region, including his hometown team Novi Pazar.
In November 2024, he signed a contract with the basketball club KK Novi Pazar 1969. This arrangement allowed him to assist the basketball coach while maintaining his footballing responsibilities. He has a history of playing in the Serbian SuperLiga and various international leagues.
Birthday and age
Adem Ljajić was born on September 29, 1991, which makes Adem 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Adem shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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