Biography
Who is Luka Jović?
Early life and background
Luka Jović was born on December 23, 1997, in Loznica, Serbia, to parents Milan and Svetlana Jović. He grew up in the village of Batar near Bijeljina before starting to play football at a young age in Loznica.
His early talent was noticed during a youth development league in Belgrade, which led to a trial and eventual youth career with Red Star Belgrade.
Early professional career
Luka made his professional debut for Red Star Belgrade on May 28, 2014, against FK Vojvodina. During this match, he broke the record as the youngest goalscorer in the club's competitive history and helped secure the 2013-14 Serbian SuperLiga title.
He continued to play for Red Star before signing with Portuguese club Benfica in February 2016. He made his debut for Benfica's reserve team in March 2016 and later appeared for the first team before moving to Germany.
Success in Germany and Spain
In June 2017, Luka joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a two-season loan. He became the youngest player to score five goals in a single Bundesliga match during a game against Fortuna Düsseldorf in October 2018.
His strong performances led Eintracht Frankfurt to make his transfer permanent in April 2019. In June 2019, he signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid, where he later won the 2019-20 La Liga title and the Supercopa de España.
Later club career
After his time in Spain, Luka played for Italian clubs Fiorentina and AC Milan. He joined Fiorentina on a free transfer in July 2022 before signing with AC Milan in September 2023, where he scored his first goal against Frosinone.
In August 2025, Luka moved to Greek club AEK Athens on a two-year deal. He quickly made an impact by scoring on his debut and later achieving well-known performances in the UEFA Conference League.
International career
Luka has represented Serbia at multiple youth levels, including scoring a hat-trick for the under-17 team against Croatia in December 2013. He also played in the 2014 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
He made his senior international debut for Serbia in a friendly match against Chile in June 2018. Luka has since represented his country in major tournaments, including the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 2024.
Birthday and age
Luka Jović was born on December 23, 1997, which makes Luka 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Luka shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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