Kristijan Zupic

Kristijan Zupic (Serbian Cyrillic: Кристијан Жупић; born 30 June 2000) is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Proleter Novi Sad.

Club Career

Early years

Born in Novi Sad, Zupic started training football in "Bolesnikov" football academy at the age of 6. He made his first football steps as a regular player, but later decided to be a goalkeeper. He passed A.C. Milan junior training camp in 2010, where he was elected for the best goalkeeper. Zupic came through the Proleter Novi Sad youth categories, where appeared until the end of 2016. He also joined the first team, staying on the bench as an unused substitution in 6 fixture match of the 2016–17 Serbian First League season, against Indija.

Backa

At the beginning of 2017, Zupic signed with Serbian SuperLiga side OFK Backa. He made his professional debut in last fixture of the 2016–17 season at the age of 16, under coach Zoran Govedarica, replacing Nemanja Jevric in 80 minute of the match against Spartak Subotica, played on 21 May 2017 at the Subotica City Stadium. Joining the game, Zupic became the youngest goalkeeper in the Serbian SuperLiga. At the beginning of 2018, Zupic signed a six-month scholarship contract with the club. Turning an adult in summer same year, Zupic extended the deal with the club, penning his first four-year professional contract until 2022.

Loan to Cement

Following the contract extension, Zupic moved on loan to the Serbian League Vojvodina side Cement Beocin. Zupic made his debut in an official match for Cement on 16 September, in a draw against Zeleznicar Pancevo, and kept clean sheet.

Loan to NK Osijek II

Beginning of 2019, Zupic is on loan to Osijek II, who is a winner of Junior HNL II championship of 2019.