Andrija Kaluđerović (; born 5 July 1987) is a Serbian professional

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who plays as a striker for Grafičar Beograd.

Club career

On 13 December 2003, aged 16, Kaluđerović made his senior debut for

OFK Beograd OFK Beograd ( sr-Cyrl, ОФК Београд – Омладински фудбалски клуб Београд, English: ''Belgrade Youth Football Club'') is a Serbian professional football club based in Belgrade, more precisely in Karaburm ...

under manager

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, coming on as an injury-time substitute for

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in a 1–1 away league draw against Budućnost Banatski Dvor. He spent the majority of the following three seasons on loan to various clubs, most notably Spartak Subotica in the

Serbian First League The Serbian First League ( sr, Прва лига Србије / Prva liga Srbije), referred to as the Mozzart Bet First League ( sr, Моцарт Бет Прва лига / Mozzart Bet Prva liga) for sponsorship reasons, is the name for the second ...

. In the 2009 winter transfer window, Kaluđerović moved from OFK Beograd to fellow

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club Rad.

Red Star Belgrade

In August 2010, Kaluđerović signed a three-year contract with

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. He was the league's joint top scorer in the 2010–11 season, alongside Ivica Iliev, with 13 goals. In February 2012, Kaluđerović was transferred to

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club

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for an undisclosed fee. In July 2013, Kaluđerović returned to Serbia and joined

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on a

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-long loan. His loan was later transferred to Cypriot club

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in January 2014.

Brisbane Roar

On 29 January 2015,

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announced that they had acquired the services of the Serbian for the remainder of the

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, with an option to an extension at the end of the season. Upon his arrival to the club, Kaluđerović said that it had been a desire of his to play in Australia for the Roar since facing them in the 2012 AFC Champions League, then with Beijing Guoan. He scored his first goal on his debut for the side in a 2–0 win over

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. On 30 May 2015, Kaluđerović was released by new manager

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as his contract expired.

Wellington Phoenix

On 15 August 2017, it was announced that Kaluđerović would be returning to the A-League to play for the

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on a one-year deal. He was the team's top scorer in the 2017–18 season with nine goals.

Olimpija Ljubljana

In June 2018, Kaluđerović joined Slovenian champions Olimpija Ljubljana, signing a two-year deal. He, however, spent just two months at the club, failing to make his official debut.

Delhi Dynamos

In August 2018, Kaluđerović signed with

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club Delhi Dynamos.

Inter Zaprešić

In January 2019, Kaluđerović signed with Croatian club Inter Zaprešić. In an interview, Kaludjerovic said that "The quality of the players n the Croatian leagueis similar, but they have a stronger league. They are much more organized, the pitches are better, they respect the payments of players, they have equalized the status of domestic and foreign, there are no rigged matches, rigged refereeing, all matches are broadcast on television".

International career

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, Kaluđerović was capped for Serbia and Montenegro at under-19 level and Serbia at under-21 level. He was subsequently selected to represent Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics, but failed to make any appearances. In April 2010, Kaluđerović made his full international debut for

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in a friendly match against Japan. He received his second call-up to the team for two friendlies against

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and Honduras in November 2011, appearing in both games.

Personal life

In January 2010, Kaluđerović married TV host Milica Stanišić.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

OFK Beograd *

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: runner-up 2005–06 Žalgiris *

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* Lithuanian Cup:

Nasaf * AFC Cup: runner-up

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Individual *

top scorer:

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* Serbian SuperLiga Team of the Season:

top scorer:

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