Oliver Sarkic

Oliver Sarkic (Montenegrin: Оливер Шаркић, romanized: Oliver Sarkic; born 23 July 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Blackpool and the Montenegro national under-21 team. He came through the academies of Anderlecht and Benfica.

Club Career

Early career

On 1 September 2014, Sarkic joined Portuguese champions Benfica from Belgian club Anderlecht, being assigned to their youth team. He debuted professionally for Benfica B in a 3–2 win over Porto B in Segunda Liga, on 11 January 2015. On 14 February 2015, he scored twice in a 4–1 home win against Oliveirense.

In January 2017, Sarkic joined AD Fafe on loan until the end of the season, during his loan stint he made 19 league appearances, scoring twice. In July 2017, he had a trial for then Premier League side Swansea City, featuring in two U23 friendlies against Glentoran and Cliftonville.

Leeds United

On 8 September 2017, Sarkic joined English side Leeds United on a loan deal until 31 December 2017, being assigned to their under-23 team. He signed a permanent deal with Leeds United on 11 January 2018, with the contract running until 2020 and the club option of a further year.

On 1 September 2018, Sarkic joined Spanish Segunda Division B club Barakaldo CF on a season-long loan.

Burton Albion

On 27 July 2019, Sarkic joined EFL League One side Burton Albion on trial from Leeds, starting in their pre-season friendly against Chesterfield On 1 August, he joined Albion on a permanent deal for an undisclosed figure. He scored his first goal for Burton in an EFL Cup tie against Bournemouth on 25 September 2019.

Blackpool

Sarkic signed a two-year deal with Blackpool on 9 July 2020. On 1 February 2021, Sarkic joined League Two side Mansfield Town on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.