Milutin Osmajić
Milutin Osmajić is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Preston North End and the Montenegro national team.
Club career
Osmajić began his career with FK Sutjeska Nikšić, making his senior debut in March 2018. He helped his side to win the 2018–19 Montenegrin First League, and was also the club's second-best goalscorer in 2020–21, with 13 goals.On 9 July 2021, Osmajić signed a three-year deal with La Liga side Cádiz CF. He made his top tier debut on 14 August, coming on in the 70th minute for Anthony Lozano in a 1–1 draw with Levante UD.
On 31 January 2022, Osmajić was loaned to Turkish side Bandırmaspor until June. On 10 August, he switched teams and countries again after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with Portuguese Primeira Liga side F.C. Vizela.
On 1 September 2023, Osmajić signed for EFL Championship club Preston North End on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee reported to be a club record for Preston. His first goal came as the match-winner against Birmingham City on 19 September 2023 and allowed Preston to retain their spot at the top of the Championship. On 9 April 2024, he came on as a late substitute in a home game against Huddersfield Town and scored a hat-trick in six minutes to cement a 4–1 win. Without scoring a single goal in the period between the two, Osmajić scored another hat-trick for Preston in their 5-0 victory over Harrogate Town in the second round of the League Cup on 27 August 2024.
On 22 September 2024, Osmajić caught attention following a derby match against Blackburn Rovers, as imagery suggested he had bitten opposition player Owen Beck’s neck; who received a red card, as he kicked-out at Duane Holmes. Osmajić received a yellow card, for dissent, during the incident. He was subsequently banned by The Football Association for eight matches and fined £15,000.
On 15 February 2025, Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri accused Osmajić of racially abusing him during a match between the two clubs. The match had been delayed for several minutes in the second half after Mejbri reacted furiously to a comment that Osmajić had made. Osmajić "strongly refuted" the claim. On 17 March, he was charged by the FA for verbal assault towards Mejbri. On 7 November, Osmajić received a nine match ban after an independent panel found him guilty of racially abusing Mejbri.
At the end of a match during injury time against Hull City on 20 January 2026, as Preston North End trailed 3–0, Osmajić headbutted Hull City player John Lundstram, resulting in Osmajić's ejection from the match. Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom criticized Osmajić after the match for his "lack of discipline".
International career
Osmajić made his international debut for Montenegro on 11 November 2020 in a friendly match against Kazakhstan.Career statistics
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 28 March 2022 | Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
| 2. | 12 October 2023 | Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro | 3–1 | 3–2 | Friendly | |
| 3. | 13 October 2025 | Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro | 1–1 | 2–1 | Friendly | |
| 4. | 17 November 2025 | Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro | 1–0 | 2–3 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |