Alexandar Popovic


Alexandar Popović is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for A-League Men club Sydney FC.

Club career

Adelaide United

Popović began his professional career at Adelaide United. He signed a scholarship contract prior to the 2021–22 season. Popović's highlights at the club mostly come against Western Sydney; his A-League Men debut on 16 March 2022, his first start only four days later on the 20th, and his first professional goal on 18 February 2023. Popović was selected in an A-League All Stars squad which would face FC Barcelona in an exhibition match in 2022. He was substituted on for Rhyan Grant in the 85th minute of play, and he did not concede alongside Adelaide United teammates Isaías and Nestory Irankunda.

Gwangju FC

During the January transfer window of 2024, Adelaide United announced the sale of Popović to K League 1 club Gwangju.

Sydney FC

In September 2024, Popovic joined Sydney FC ahead of the 2024–25 A-League season on a loan deal until January. After impressing during his loan spell, he joined Sydney FC on a permanent basis, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract, after Sydney agreed a fee with Gwangju.

International career

Popović was named in Tony Vidmar's Olyroos squad for a pair of friendly matches against Qatar and Saudi Arabia in November 2023. The squad included goalkeeper teammate Steven Hall.

Honours

Australia U23
  • WAFF U-23 Championship: runner-up 2024
Individual