Mateja Kežman
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Mateja Kežman is a Serbia
n football striker who plays for FC BATE Borisov of the Belarusian Premier League
.
Kezman has played top-flight football in Serbia, the Netherlands, England, Spain, Turkey, France, Russia, Hong Kong and Belarus and has won league championships in four of these countries.
He played for Serbia and Montenegro at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
in Germany where he was sent off in a 6-0 defeat to Argentina
. Since then Kezman has not been selected for the subsequent Serbia national football team
.
. For two seasons at the club, Kežman made a name for himself as a prolific goalscorer and became a favourite among the fans of the club. He scored a total of 33 league goals in 54 appearances and has also been the top goalscorer of the national championship in the 1999–00 season.
every time he scored. He formed a successful partnership with Arjen Robben
, and they gained the epithet 'Batman and Robben', a pun on Batman and Robin
.
Kežman went to score 81 goals over the following three seasons with PSV, achieving the record as the first player in Dutch championship to score more league goals than games in consecutive seasons. His best season in terms of both goals and appearances was 2002-03 when he played 33 out of 34 of PSV's matches and scored 35 goals to help them win the title.
. He wore the number 9 shirt left vacant by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
's transfer to Middlesbrough.
He played 24 league games and scored 4 goals. The first goal came on 4 December 2004 in a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United at home, with an injury time penalty after coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute . He did not score again until 11 March 2005 in a 3-1 away victory over Norwich City, who were relegated at the end of the season. Eight days later he scored twice at home against another team who would be relegated, Crystal Palace
, as Chelsea won 4-1. At the end of the season Chelsea won their first league title since 1954-55.
His first-ever goal for Chelsea was in Carling Cup third round at home to West Ham United on 27 October 2004. It was the only goal of the game . He scored a goal in extra-time (112th minute) of the 2005 Carling Cup Final against Liverpool
. Chelsea won 3-2 after it finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Kezman scored a goal in the 3rd round of that season's FA Cup, against Scunthorpe United as Chelsea won 3-1 at home.
In 2011 Kežman revealed to Sky Sports
that his time at Chelsea was the best he has ever had in football, despite failing to make an impact for the club.
"Chelsea was the best thing in my career. That was the climax of my career, for sure.
"Living and playing in London was something that I will never forget.
"I don't know if I made a mistake because I moved away so quickly. Maybe I do and maybe I don't regret it, but I always believe in my decisions.
"But the transfer to Chelsea made my dreams come true. That was the best thing that ever happened to me.
"Maybe I could achieve more and I could have been more successful at Stamford Bridge, but I don't regret anything."
Atletico ended the season in 10th and were knocked out by Real Zaragoza
in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. Kezman scored 8 goals in 30 league matches, often partnering Fernando Torres
.
from Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan, with a purchase option for an undisclosed fee. The next day, the transfer had been officially confirmed when the player passed medical examinations. He scored two goals for Zenit helping the team to finish 3rd in the Russian Premier League
, but the Russian side decided not to retain his services, and he returned to Paris in January 2010.
On 3 November 2010, Kežman's contract with Paris Saint-Germain was terminated by mutual consent.
. Kežman made his debut on 29 January 2011 versus NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po which lost 1–0; he was substituted by Leung Chun Pong
in the 64th minute.
On 13 February 2011, in the League Cup
semi-final against league leader Kitchee
, Kežman scored his first goal for the club in the 32nd minute and his second goal seven minutes before the end. South China beat Kitchee by 4–2 and entered the finals.
On 13 April 2011, in the 2011 AFC Cup group H match against Kingfisher East Bengal, Kežman scored his first AFC Cup goal in the 69th minute with a header, assisted by Au Yeung Yiu Chung
. His goal helped South China gain victory and moved up to 3rd position in the group, but he also received a yellow card in the match, his second yellow card in the tournament and he missed the away game to East Bengal.
In May 2011, after his team failed to progress into the 2011 AFC Cup knockout stage
, following 4–2 loss from Indonesian outfit Persipura Jayapura
, Kežman said to the media that the AFC Cup
is a strange competition and kind of stupid. He blamed the hot weather and long travel to go to Jayapura
as one of the factors why his team could not progress further.
In the final match of the 2010–11 Hong Kong FA Cup
, Kežman managed to take advantage of opponent's defensive error and scored an outstanding goal in extra time to give his team a 2–1 win over NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po on 29 May 2011. The next day, Kežman finished his stint with South China after his four-month contract expired.
included him in the final 23-man roster that he took to Belgium
and the Netherlands
. Despite being the fourth attacking option behind Predrag Mijatović
, Savo Milošević
and Darko Kovačević
, 21-year-old Kežman got his chance as substitute late in the group match versus Norway
. However, after being on the pitch for about 90 seconds, he was sent off following a rash tackle on Erik Mykland
.
In February 2003, after embarrassing performances of the team during UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying, Kežman announced that he retired from the national jersey. However, Kežman returned to the team few months later, after Ilija Petković
has appointed as a new coach.
Kežman led Serbia and Montenegro's scoring during the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
s with 5 goals, including the only goal in the final game against Bosnia and Herzegovina
which in turn allowed Serbia and Montenegro to qualify directly, having come first in their group. During the competition
, he was sent off in a group match against Argentina
by referee Roberto Rosetti
.
Since his sending off against Argentina
at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
, Kežman has not been called up to any of Serbia
's friendly or official games.
During his six-year tenure in the national team, Kežman has managed to score 17 goals in 49 matches.
PSV Eindhoven
Chelsea
Fenerbahçe
Paris Saint-Germain
South China
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n football striker who plays for FC BATE Borisov of the Belarusian Premier League
Belarusian Premier League
-Soviet era champions:*1934 BVO *1935 BVO *1936 BVO *1937 Dinamo *1938 Dinamo *1939 Dinamo *1940 DKA *1941-44 unknown...
.
Kezman has played top-flight football in Serbia, the Netherlands, England, Spain, Turkey, France, Russia, Hong Kong and Belarus and has won league championships in four of these countries.
He played for Serbia and Montenegro at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
in Germany where he was sent off in a 6-0 defeat to Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
. Since then Kezman has not been selected for the subsequent Serbia national football team
Serbia national football team
The Serbia national football team represents Serbia in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia. Serbia's home ground is Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade and their last head coach was Vladimir Petrović...
.
Partizan
At the age of 19, Kežman signed for FK PartizanFK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
. For two seasons at the club, Kežman made a name for himself as a prolific goalscorer and became a favourite among the fans of the club. He scored a total of 33 league goals in 54 appearances and has also been the top goalscorer of the national championship in the 1999–00 season.
PSV Eindhoven
In the summer of 2000, Kežman completed his move to Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. In his debut season, he was the league's top scorer, achieving 24 goals in 33 games as PSV won the title. He also picked up the nickname 'Batman', because the famous theme song was played at Philips StadionPhilips Stadion
Philips Stadion is the 35,000 seater stadium of football club, PSV Eindhoven. It was first inaugurated on 31 August 1913. The stadium is located in the Philipsdorp part of the Eindhoven borough of Strijp, close to Eindhoven's city centre....
every time he scored. He formed a successful partnership with Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben is a Dutch footballer who plays for the German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards as a winger, and he is also known for his dribbling skills...
, and they gained the epithet 'Batman and Robben', a pun on Batman and Robin
Batman and Robin
Batman and Robin refers to the partnership between Batman and Robin, two superhero characters originally appearing in DC Comics.It is also the title of a number of fictional works starring the duo:...
.
Kežman went to score 81 goals over the following three seasons with PSV, achieving the record as the first player in Dutch championship to score more league goals than games in consecutive seasons. His best season in terms of both goals and appearances was 2002-03 when he played 33 out of 34 of PSV's matches and scored 35 goals to help them win the title.
Chelsea
Kezman spent the 2004-05 season at Chelsea FC and scored 7 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions. He was signed for the club on 13 July 2004 for £5.3m by Jose MourinhoJosé Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
. He wore the number 9 shirt left vacant by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Jerrel Hasselbaink usually known as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a Dutch former football striker who played for various clubs in the Netherlands, Portugal, England, and Spain, as well as the Dutch national team. He scored more than 200 career goals...
's transfer to Middlesbrough.
He played 24 league games and scored 4 goals. The first goal came on 4 December 2004 in a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United at home, with an injury time penalty after coming on as a substitute in the 61st minute . He did not score again until 11 March 2005 in a 3-1 away victory over Norwich City, who were relegated at the end of the season. Eight days later he scored twice at home against another team who would be relegated, Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
- United Kingdom :* The Crystal Palace, an 1851 building in south London destroyed by fire in 1936** The Great Exhibition, the event the building was built for, sometimes also known as Crystal Palace...
, as Chelsea won 4-1. At the end of the season Chelsea won their first league title since 1954-55.
His first-ever goal for Chelsea was in Carling Cup third round at home to West Ham United on 27 October 2004. It was the only goal of the game . He scored a goal in extra-time (112th minute) of the 2005 Carling Cup Final against Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
. Chelsea won 3-2 after it finished 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Kezman scored a goal in the 3rd round of that season's FA Cup, against Scunthorpe United as Chelsea won 3-1 at home.
In 2011 Kežman revealed to Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
that his time at Chelsea was the best he has ever had in football, despite failing to make an impact for the club.
"Chelsea was the best thing in my career. That was the climax of my career, for sure.
"Living and playing in London was something that I will never forget.
"I don't know if I made a mistake because I moved away so quickly. Maybe I do and maybe I don't regret it, but I always believe in my decisions.
"But the transfer to Chelsea made my dreams come true. That was the best thing that ever happened to me.
"Maybe I could achieve more and I could have been more successful at Stamford Bridge, but I don't regret anything."
Atletico Madrid
He left Chelsea for Atlético Madrid of Spain's Primera Liga on 29 June 2005, for £5.3m, the same price as he had joined Chelsea.Atletico ended the season in 10th and were knocked out by Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. Kezman scored 8 goals in 30 league matches, often partnering Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Spain national team as a striker....
.
Fenerbahce
Kežman was transferred to Fenerbahçe on a four-year contract. He helped Fenerbahçe to win the 2006–07 Süper Lig in their centennial year.2008-09
On 19 August 2008, Kežman signed for Paris Saint-Germain, a one-year loan with a buyout clause. He appeared in 21 league matches, mostly as substitute, and scored three goals.Zenit Saint-Petersburg loan
On 30 August 2009, it was announced that Kežman would be joining Zenit Saint PetersburgFC Zenit Saint Petersburg
Football Club Zenit is a Russian football club from the city of Saint-Petersburg. Founded in 1925 , the club plays in the Russian Premier League...
from Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan, with a purchase option for an undisclosed fee. The next day, the transfer had been officially confirmed when the player passed medical examinations. He scored two goals for Zenit helping the team to finish 3rd in the Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
, but the Russian side decided not to retain his services, and he returned to Paris in January 2010.
On 3 November 2010, Kežman's contract with Paris Saint-Germain was terminated by mutual consent.
South China
On 20 January 2011, it was announced that Kežman had signed to play for South China for the rest of the 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League
2010–11 Hong Kong Football Association First Division League is the 99th top tier football league of Hong Kong. The 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League is contested by 10 teams. The defending champion is South China AA...
. Kežman made his debut on 29 January 2011 versus NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po which lost 1–0; he was substituted by Leung Chun Pong
Leung Chun Pong
Leung Chun Pong is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for South China in the Hong Kong First Division League, after completing a move from Happy Valley in the summer of 2009.-Childhood:...
in the 64th minute.
On 13 February 2011, in the League Cup
2010–11 Hong Kong League Cup
The 2010–11 Hong Kong League Cup is the 10th edition of the Hong Kong League Cup. The competition is back after a one year absence, last played in 2008–09....
semi-final against league leader Kitchee
Kitchee
Kitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League....
, Kežman scored his first goal for the club in the 32nd minute and his second goal seven minutes before the end. South China beat Kitchee by 4–2 and entered the finals.
On 13 April 2011, in the 2011 AFC Cup group H match against Kingfisher East Bengal, Kežman scored his first AFC Cup goal in the 69th minute with a header, assisted by Au Yeung Yiu Chung
Au Yeung Yiu Chung
Au Yeung Yiu Chung is a Hong Kong football player who currently plays for South China in Hong Kong First Division League. He is an attacking midfielder. He is renowned for his impressive dribbling skills and is being widely considered as the most talented local player in Hong Kong football at the...
. His goal helped South China gain victory and moved up to 3rd position in the group, but he also received a yellow card in the match, his second yellow card in the tournament and he missed the away game to East Bengal.
In May 2011, after his team failed to progress into the 2011 AFC Cup knockout stage
2011 AFC Cup knockout stage
A total of 16 teams, 10 from West Asia and 6 from East Asia, competed in the 2011 AFC Cup knockout stage. They included the 8 group winners and the 8 group runners-up from the group stage....
, following 4–2 loss from Indonesian outfit Persipura Jayapura
Persipura Jayapura
Persipura, an acronym for Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Jayapura is a professional football club based in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. The tautology Persipura Jayapura is often used in local media....
, Kežman said to the media that the AFC Cup
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
is a strange competition and kind of stupid. He blamed the hot weather and long travel to go to Jayapura
Jayapura
Jayapura City is the capital of Papua province, Indonesia, on the island of New Guinea. It is situated on Yos Sudarso Bay . Its approximate population in 2002 was 200,000....
as one of the factors why his team could not progress further.
In the final match of the 2010–11 Hong Kong FA Cup
2010–11 Hong Kong FA Cup
The 2010–11 Hong Kong FA Cup is the 37th season of Hong Kong FA Cup. It is a knockout competition for all the teams of the 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League...
, Kežman managed to take advantage of opponent's defensive error and scored an outstanding goal in extra time to give his team a 2–1 win over NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po on 29 May 2011. The next day, Kežman finished his stint with South China after his four-month contract expired.
International career
Kežman marked his senior international debut for FR Yugoslavia during March 2000 with a goal against China in a friendly match as part of the preparations for UEFA Euro 2000. Head coach Vujadin BoškovVujadin Boškov
Vujadin Boškov is a retired Serbian football player and coach.Boškov was born in the village of Begeč near Novi Sad, Danube Banovina, Kingdom of Yugoslavia). He played with FK Vojvodina for most of his career...
included him in the final 23-man roster that he took to Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. Despite being the fourth attacking option behind Predrag Mijatović
Predrag Mijatovic
Predrag "Peđa" Mijatović is a Montenegrin football player and former sports director of Real Madrid. He is considered one of Yugoslavia's best players of the 1990s. He was acclaimed as the best athlete of Yugoslavia in 1997...
, Savo Milošević
Savo Miloševic
Savo Milošević is a retired Serbian footballer who played as a striker.After making a name for himself at Partizan, he signed for Aston Villa, and went on to spend the vast majority of the following decade playing in Spain, where he represented four clubs, amassing La Liga totals of 241 games and...
and Darko Kovačević
Darko Kovacevic
Darko Kovačević is a former Serbian football player. He is known for his spells at Real Sociedad where his partnership with Nihat Kahveci was one of the best in Spain. His key attributes are his strength and aerial ability...
, 21-year-old Kežman got his chance as substitute late in the group match versus Norway
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
. However, after being on the pitch for about 90 seconds, he was sent off following a rash tackle on Erik Mykland
Erik Mykland
Erik Mykland - nicknamed Myggen , as he used to flap his arms and hands like one when celebrating his goals - is a retired Norwegian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder....
.
In February 2003, after embarrassing performances of the team during UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying, Kežman announced that he retired from the national jersey. However, Kežman returned to the team few months later, after Ilija Petković
Ilija Petkovic
Ilija Petković is a retired Serbian footballer. Since the early 1990s he's been a football manager, his most notable appointment being with the Serbia and Montenegro national football team.-Playing career:He started playing football for Dinara Knin...
has appointed as a new coach.
Kežman led Serbia and Montenegro's scoring during the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
A total of 197 teams entered the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 32 spots in the final tournament. Germany, as the host, qualified automatically, leaving 31 spots open for competition...
s with 5 goals, including the only goal in the final game against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
which in turn allowed Serbia and Montenegro to qualify directly, having come first in their group. During the competition
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
, he was sent off in a group match against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
by referee Roberto Rosetti
Roberto Rosetti
Roberto Rosetti is a former Italian football referee. He is fluent in Italian, English and French. He started refereeing in 1983, and took charge of his first match in the Italian Serie A in 1996. He received his FIFA Badge in 2002...
.
Since his sending off against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
at the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
, Kežman has not been called up to any of Serbia
Serbia national football team
The Serbia national football team represents Serbia in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia. Serbia's home ground is Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade and their last head coach was Vladimir Petrović...
's friendly or official games.
During his six-year tenure in the national team, Kežman has managed to score 17 goals in 49 matches.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Partizan FK Partizan Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978... |
1998–99 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 2 | – | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 8 | |
| 1999–00 | 32 | 27 | 2 | 2 | – | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 35 | ||
| PSV Eindhoven | 2000–01 | 33 | 24 | 4 | 3 | – | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 31 | |
| 2001–02 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 1 | – | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 20 | ||
| 2002–03 | 33 | 35 | 3 | 4 | – | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 40 | ||
| 2003–04 | 29 | 31 | 1 | 0 | – | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 38 | ||
| Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
2004–05 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 7 |
| Atlético Madrid | 2005–06 2005–06 La Liga * Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC... |
30 | 8 | 3 | 2 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 10 | |
| Fenerbahçe | 2006–07 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 0 | – | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 11 | |
| 2007–08 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 5 | – | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 19 | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2008–09 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 8 |
| Zenit Saint Petersburg FC Zenit Saint Petersburg Football Club Zenit is a Russian football club from the city of Saint-Petersburg. Founded in 1925 , the club plays in the Russian Premier League... |
2009 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2009–10 2009–10 Ligue 1 The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated... |
13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Ligue 1 The 2010–11 Ligue 1 season was the 73rd since its establishment. Entering the season, Marseille were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 21 May 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 29 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 23 December and 15 January 2011... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| South China | 2010–11 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League 2010–11 Hong Kong Football Association First Division League is the 99th top tier football league of Hong Kong. The 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League is contested by 10 teams. The defending champion is South China AA... |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 7 |
| BATE Borisov | 2011 2011 Belarusian Premier League The 2011 Belarusian Premier League is the 21st season of top-tier football in Belarus. It will begin in April and end in November 2011. BATE Borisov are the defending champions.-Teams:... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career total | 334 | 179 | 36 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 92 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 479 | 238 | |
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR Yugoslavia | 2000 | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 10 | 3 | |
| Serbia and Montenegro | 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 49 | 17 | |
Club
Partizan- Yugoslav League (1): 1998–99
PSV Eindhoven
- Dutch LeagueEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
(2): 2000–01, 2002–03 - Dutch Super Cup (3): 2000, 2001, 2003
Chelsea
- English League (1): 2004–05
- English League CupFootball League CupThe Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
(1): 2004–05
Fenerbahçe
- Turkish League (1): 2006–07
- Turkish Super CupTurkish Super CupThe TFF Süper Kupa, as it is currently known, is the annual super cup football match contested between the previous season's Süper Lig champions and the Turkish Cup winners in Turkey. It was originally known as the Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kupası from 1966 to 1998. No competition was held between 1999 and...
(1): 2007
Paris Saint-Germain
- French CupCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
(1): 2009–102009–10 Coupe de FranceThe 2009–10 Coupe de France was the 93rd season of the most prestigious French cup competition, organized by the French Football Federation, and was open to all clubs in French football, as well as clubs from the overseas departments and territories...
South China
- Hong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...
(1): 2010–112010–11 Hong Kong FA CupThe 2010–11 Hong Kong FA Cup is the 37th season of Hong Kong FA Cup. It is a knockout competition for all the teams of the 2010–11 Hong Kong First Division League... - Hong Kong League CupHong Kong League CupThe Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:...
(1): 2010–112010–11 Hong Kong League CupThe 2010–11 Hong Kong League Cup is the 10th edition of the Hong Kong League Cup. The competition is back after a one year absence, last played in 2008–09....
Individual
- Yugoslav League Top Scorer (1): 1999–00
- Dutch League Top ScorerEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
(3): 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04 - Dutch Footballer of the YearDutch Footballer of the YearThe title Dutch Footballer of the Year has been awarded in the Netherlands since 1984. The award is determined by a poll of Dutch professional footballers playing in the First and Second leagues....
(1): 2002–03 - UEFA Cup Top ScorerUEFA CupThe UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
(1): 2003–04 (shared with five other players)
External links
- LFP.fr profile
- BDFutbol profile
- Mateja Kežman at reprezentacija.rs