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Vesna Milivojević (Serbian Cyrillic: Весна Миливојевић; born 27 December 2001) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Damallsvenskan club Norrköping. Born and raised in Australia to Serbian parents, she has represented the Serbia women's national team since 2022.

Early life

Milivojević started playing football at a young age with her brothers, before playing futsal.

Club career

Milivojević started her career with Australian second-tier side Bankstown City, where she was described as the "heart and soul of the Bankstown squad, scoring goals and also being a provider". After that, she signed Australian top flight side Western Sydney Wanderers, before playing for German side Borussia Bocholt and Serbian side Spartak Subotica, helping them win the league and playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League.

In 2022, she signed for Australian side Canberra United. During her first season with the club, she was described as a "silent assassin", showing consistent form and complimenting star attacker Michelle Heyman.

In April 2024, after making 40 appearances for the club in two seasons, Milivojević left Canberra United to join Swedish club Norrköping.

International career

Milivojević has represented the Serbia women's national football team internationally, a decision that initially conflicted her.

International goals

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	30 November 2021	Stadion Lokomotiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria	Bulgaria	2–0	4–1	2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification

Style of play

Milivojević mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for her passing ability and dribbling ability.

Personal life

Milivojević was born in Sydney, Australia, to Serbian parents. She is not related to Luka Milivojević.

References

1. "Meet the uncapped Aussie about to face Wolfsburg in the UWCL". sbs.com.au.
2. "Vesna Milivojevic - Express article".
3. "Vratila se Vesna Milivojević". sportfem.rs. 14 July 2021.
4. "Vesna Milivojevic ignites Canberra United". canberratimes.com.au (Archived).
5. "'silent assassin' & A-Leagues dealmakers ready to define this season". keepup.com.au. 30 March 2023.
6. "Milivojevic heads for Sweden". Canberra United. 2 April 2024.
7. "How Canberra United landed midfield 'dynamo' Vesna Milivojevic". canberratimes.com.au (Archived).
8. "'BALL HOG' TURNED W-LEAGUE PRODIGY". thewomensgame.com.
9. "Youth in focus: Vesna Milivojevic". frontpagefootball.net. 10 February 2023.

External links

• Vesna Milivojević at playmakerstats.com

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