Andrija Bulatović


Andrija Bulatović is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for French club Lens and the Montenegro national team.

Club career

Prior to joining FK Budućnost Podgorica on 1 July 2024, Bulatović played for FK Berane, FK Kom and FK Rudar Pljevlja. He scored his first league goal for Budućnost Podgorica in a 3-0 victory against Otrant in November 2024 at the age of 17. Bulatović had scored his first goals in the Montenegrin First League at the age of 16 for Rudar Pljevlja. He made his debut in the UEFA Conference League for Budućnost in July 2024 away against KF Malisheva of Kosovo in a 1-0 defeat.
On 3 February 2025, Bulatović signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Lens in France, and returned to Budućnost on loan until the end of the 2024–25 season. It was reported that interest had also come in from Dinamo Zagreb, and Lens had to pay around €2 million for his services.

International career

Bulatović has represented Montenegro at various youth levels of football. He his first goal for the Montenegro national under-19 football team in November 2024 in a 3–0 victory against Greece U19. He was a key member of the Montenegro U19 side that qualified for the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania.
Bulatović made his debut for the Montenegro U21 team against Romania U21 in September 2024. On 10 June 2025, alongside Vasilije Adžić, Bulatović debuted and scored his first goal for the Montenegro senior squad in a 2–2 home draw against Armenia.

Cacreer statistics

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
19 June 2025Gradski stadion, Nikšić, Montenegro12–12–2Friendly

Style of play

A central midfielder, his play is characterised by sharp passing ability and ball control, with a good sense of positioning, which aids his tactical ability.

Personal life

Bulatović is from Kolašin in Montenegro.