Biography
Who is Vladimir Stojković?
Early life and family
Vladimir Stojković was born in Loznica, which was then part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. He grew up in a household where athletics were a central focus. His father, Vladeta, worked as a football goalkeeper, while his mother, Kosa, was a track and field competitor specializing in the hammer, javelin, and discus throw.
Following the path of his father, Vladimir began his football path within the youth system at FK Loznica. He eventually transitioned to the youth setup of Red Star Belgrade to further develop his skills as a goalkeeper.
Club career and highlights
Vladimir Stojković joined the full squad at Red Star Belgrade during the early 2000s. After a brief loan period with FK Leotar in Bosnia-Herzegovina, he returned to Belgrade to compete for a starting position. He later played for FK Zemun, where he became the undisputed starter during his second season, appearing in 28 league matches.
His time at Red Star Belgrade included a successful period where he helped the team win a league and cup double. During a UEFA Cup match against AS Roma, he famously saved a penalty from Antonio Cassano. Following this, he moved to France to join FC Nantes in 2006, though his time there was marked by a loss of his starting position.
In 2007, he signed a five-year contract with the Portuguese club Sporting CP. While at Sporting, he experienced various loan spells, including a move to Getafe CF in La Liga. During his time in Spain, he made a well-known appearance against FC Barcelona, where he performed several difficult saves against players like Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry.
International and later career
On the international stage, Vladimir Stojković has represented the Serbian national team on 84 different occasions. His career includes selections for three separate World Cups and participating in the 2008 Olympics. His experience spans multiple countries, having played in leagues across Europe.
In 2010, he moved to England on loan to play for Wigan Athletic. During his stay in the Premier League, he made his debut in a match against Blackburn Rovers. He also appeared in an FA Cup fixture against Notts County during this period in English football.
Birthday and age
Vladimir Stojković was born on July 28, 1983, which makes Vladimir 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Vladimir shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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