Vuk Latinovich
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vukashin Latinovich | ||
Date of birth | September 14, 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | New York City FC | ||
Number | 32 | ||
Youth career | |||
Milwaukee Kickers | |||
2014–2017 | FK Brodarac | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2019 | Milwaukee Panthers | 57 | (11) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019 | Chicago FC United | 9 | (0) |
2021– | New York City FC | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 5, 2021 |
Vuk Latinovich (born September 14, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club New York City FC.
Club career[]
Born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Latinovich is the son of Rade, a former Marquette Golden Eagles player, and Biljana, a former professional women's handball player.[1] He began his career with the Milwaukee Kickers before joining the youth academy at FK Brodarac in Serbia.[1] After spending four seasons with Brodarac, Latinovich returned to the United States and began playing college soccer for the Milwaukee Panthers.[1] During his three seasons with the Panthers, Latinovich played in 57 games, scoring 11 goals.[2] While in college, Latinovich also spent a season with USL League Two club Chicago FC United, making his debut on May 28, 2019 against Flint City Bucks. He started and played the whole match as Chicago FC United won 5–0.[3]
New York City FC[]
On January 21, 2021, Latinovich was selected with the 71st overall pick by New York City FC in the MLS SuperDraft.[4] On April 15, 2021, after impressing during pre-season, Latinovich signed a professional contract with the club.[5]
On May 1, 2021, he made his Major League Soccer debut against the Philadelphia Union, coming on as a late substitute during a 2–0 victory.[6]
International career[]
While in Serbia, Latinovich was called up into the Serbia under-18 side.[1]
Career statistics[]
- As of match played May 30, 2021[7]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Chicago FC United | 2019 | USL League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
New York City FC | 2021 | Major League Soccer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Honors[]
New York City FC
References[]
- ^ a b c d "TAKING A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ROUTE: Latinovich's path to NYCFC included a three-year stay at a Serbian soccer academy". Front Row Soccer. April 15, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Vuk Latinovich". Milwaukee Panthers.
- ^ "Chicago FC United 5–0 Flint City Bucks". USL League Two.
- ^ "TAKE TWO: NYCFC selects defender, midfielder in draft". Front Row Soccer. January 21, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Sigal, Jonathan (April 15, 2021). "NYCFC sign SuperDraft pick, defender Vuk Latinovich". Major League Soccer. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union 0–2 New York City FC". Major League Soccer.
- ^ Vuk Latinovich at Soccerway
External links[]
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Wisconsin
- American people of Serbian descent
- American soccer players
- Serbian footballers
- Association football defenders
- Milwaukee Panthers men's soccer players
- Chicago FC United players
- New York City FC draft picks
- New York City FC players
- Major League Soccer players
- Soccer players from Wisconsin
- USL League Two players