Aleksandar Stankovic

Aleksandar Stankovic is a Serbian central midfielder whose development has joined academy education at Inter with senior responsibility gained away from the club. His season at Club Brugge brought a Belgian title, Champions League experience and recognition as the league's young professional player of the year. Inter then used its buyback option and gave him a long contract. The midfielder's role begins with positioning. He makes himself available for a pass from the defenders, checks nearby pressure before receiving and tries to move the ball before an opponent closes the next route. When he advances, the team still needs protection behind the attack, so timing matters more than simply covering distance. Stankovic can contribute with accurate short passes, a forward pass through a line or a run that pulls a defender away even if he does not receive the ball. For Serbia, international football adds another test because preparation time is shorter and mistakes are punished by experienced opponents. He must understand new partners quickly and keep decisions simple when the match becomes emotional. Defensive work includes protecting central space, following a player who runs forward and competing for the loose ball after a clearance. His surname brings public attention, but his career will be defined by repeatable actions. A modern midfielder earns trust by making the team stable first, then using the right moment to move play forward.

Player profile

• Born on August 3, 2005
• Serbia senior international
• Returned to Inter after a title-winning season with Club Brugge

• Date of birth: Aug. 3, 2005
• Current club: Inter
• Place of birth: Milan, Italy
• Price on Transfermarkt: €0.00
• Stronger leg: Right
• Height: 188 sm
• Position: Centre-back
• Serbia national team:
  Matches: 0, Goals: 0, Assists: 0