Aleksandar Kolarov

Aleksandar Kolarov (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Коларов; born 10 November 1985) is a Serbian former professional footballer. Although primarily a left-back, Kolarov could also operate as a centre-back and anywhere along the left flank and was known for his overlapping attacking runs on the wing, his powerful ball-striking ability with his left foot, and his accuracy from free kicks. He was named Serbian Player of the Year in 2011.

Kolarov began his career at Red Star Belgrade, but he did not break through and moved onto Cukaricki in 2004. Two years later, he joined OFK Beograd before moving abroad for the first time by signing for Lazio in Serie A, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in 2009. In 2010, he joined Manchester City, with which he won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Kolarov made his senior international debut for Serbia in 2008 and earned 94 caps. Kolarov was a member of Serbia's squads for the 2008 Olympics,2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Club Career

Kolarov's football career started in the Red Star Belgrade youth system. He later joined the youth system of Obilic.

Cukaricki

In 2004, 18-year-old Kolarov moved across Belgrade to Cukaricki, which played in the top-tier Serbia-Montenegro League. Signing a three-year contract, he finished the 2003–04 season in the club's youth setup and during the summer of 2004 was introduced to the first-team squad. Making 27 league appearances in his debut season, the youngster left a good impression but could not help the beleaguered team avoid relegation.

Kolarov started the 2005–06 campaign for Cukaricki in the second-tier league competition, but during the winter break controversially transferred to top-tier league club OFK Beograd.

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