Dejan Joveljić (Serbian Cyrillic: Дејан Јовељић; born 7 August 1999) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy and the Serbia national team.
Early Life and Career
Born in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina (then part of FR Yugoslavia), Joveljić began his football journey in the youth ranks. He joined the youth academy of Serbian powerhouse Red Star Belgrade, where he progressed through various age groups, establishing himself as a prolific goalscorer.Club Career
Red Star Belgrade
Joveljić made his senior debut for Red Star Belgrade in 2017. Over the next two seasons, he gradually integrated into the first team, showcasing his potential as a forward. He contributed to Red Star's back-to-back Serbian SuperLiga titles in 2018 and 2019. His performances, particularly his scoring ability, attracted attention from European clubs.Eintracht Frankfurt
In June 2019, Joveljić moved to German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on a five-year contract. However, his time at Frankfurt was marked by limited opportunities in the first team.Loan Spells
To gain more playing time and experience, Joveljić was loaned out. He first joined Belgian First Division A club Anderlecht in August 2019. Following this, he had a particularly successful loan spell at Austrian Bundesliga club Wolfsberger AC for the 2020–21 season, where he rediscovered his prolific scoring form and became one of the league's top attackers, netting numerous goals.LA Galaxy
In August 2021, Joveljić made a permanent move to Major League Soccer (MLS) club LA Galaxy. He quickly established himself as a key attacking player for the team, contributing significantly with goals and assists. His consistent performances have made him an important asset for the Galaxy's offense.International Career
Joveljić has represented Serbia at various youth international levels, including the U17, U19, and U21 teams. His strong club performances eventually earned him a call-up to the senior Serbia national team, making his debut in 2021.Playing Style
Joveljić is primarily known for his predatory instincts in front of goal, excellent finishing ability, and intelligent movement off the ball. He is a natural striker who possesses good aerial ability and a powerful shot, making him a constant threat in the penalty area.Honours
- Red Star Belgrade
- Serbian SuperLiga: 2017–18, 2018–19