Miloš Veljković

Miloš Veljković is a Serbian defender who plays for Crvena zvezda. The Football Association of Serbia lists him at 190 centimetres, with 38 senior appearances and one international goal. His experience includes club football in Germany and regular work in Serbia's defensive line.

Veljković can defend the penalty area and begin possession with a measured pass. His height is useful in duels for high balls, but positioning before a wide pass reaches the penalty area matters just as much. By checking the striker and the flight of the ball early, he can attack the delivery instead of reacting after the opponent has already jumped.

The FSS appearance total covers senior matches for Serbia and should not be mixed with his club record. At Crvena zvezda, domestic and European fixtures create a separate workload. Recovery and rotation become important when the same defender is asked to play several different types of match in a short period.

For the national team, Veljković may play in a back four or as part of three central defenders. Each structure changes the space he must cover and the passing lane available after a regain. Clear communication with the goalkeeper and the nearest full-back remains important in either shape.

• Date of birth: Sept. 26, 1995
• Current club: Crvena zvezda
• Place of birth: Basel, Switzerland
• Price on Transfermarkt: €0.00
• Stronger leg: Right
• Height: 190 sm
• Position: Centre-back
• Second position: Defensive midfielder
• Serbia national team:
  Matches: 38, Goals: 1, Assists: 0