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Dejan Stojanović (footballer)

Dejan Stojanović is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for SC Rheindorf Altach and represented North Macedonia at youth international level.

1. Overview

Dejan Stojanović (Дејан CтojaнoвићDejan StojanovićSerbian), born on July 19, 1993, in Feldkirch, Austria, is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for SC Rheindorf Altach. An Austrian national of Serbian origin, he notably represented North Macedonia at the youth international level. His career has seen him play for several clubs across Europe, including FC Lustenau 07, Bologna, FC St. Gallen, Middlesbrough, and SSV Jahn Regensburg, alongside various loan spells.

2. Early life and background

Dejan Stojanović's early life laid the foundation for his professional football career, beginning in his native Austria.

2.1. Birth and early years

Dejan Stojanović was born on July 19, 1993, in Feldkirch, Austria. He holds Austrian nationality and is of Serbian origin. His early years were spent in Austria, where he would later begin his professional football journey.

3. Club career

Stojanović's club career spans various leagues and countries, starting in Austria before moving to Italy, Switzerland, England, and Germany.

3.1. FC Lustenau 07

Stojanović began his professional career at FC Lustenau 07. During the 2010-11 season, he initially served as the backup goalkeeper. However, he took over as the starting keeper in the 13th round of the Austrian Football First League and maintained this position, starting the next 23 games. He made a total of 23 league appearances that season before being rested for the final league match.

3.2. Bologna and loan spells

In 2011, Stojanović joined Bologna. He spent several seasons with the Italian club, making 10 league appearances and 3 national cup appearances across both Serie A and Serie B before moving on. On January 21, 2015, he was loaned from Bologna to Serie B club F.C. Crotone until the end of the season, where he made 2 league appearances.

3.3. FC St. Gallen

On August 31, 2016, Stojanović signed a one-year deal with Swiss club FC St. Gallen. He had a significant period with St. Gallen, playing 4 league matches in the 2016-17 season, 13 in 2017-18, 34 in 2018-19, and 18 in 2019-20. In total, he made 69 league appearances, 10 national cup appearances, and 2 European appearances for the club, accumulating 81 total appearances.

3.4. Middlesbrough and subsequent loans

Stojanović moved to an English club for the first time on January 16, 2020, joining Middlesbrough on a three-and-a-half-year contract. During the 2019-20 season, he played 8 matches in the EFL Championship. He made one EFL Cup appearance in the 2020-21 season before being loaned out. On January 5, 2021, Stojanović joined 2. Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli on loan until June 30, 2021, where he made 19 league appearances. On December 31, 2021, he was again loaned to another 2. Bundesliga club, FC Ingolstadt 04, for the remainder of the season, making 9 league appearances.

3.5. Recent career

Following his time at Middlesbrough and his loan spells, Stojanović joined 2. Bundesliga side SSV Jahn Regensburg on July 1, 2022. For Regensburg, he made 14 league appearances and 2 national cup appearances in the 2022-23 season. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for SC Rheindorf Altach.

4. International career

Stojanović has represented both North Macedonia and Austria at the youth international level. In 2011, he was called up to the Macedonia national under-21 team and participated in a friendly match against Montenegro U-21. In the same year, he accepted a call-up from the Austria U-19 squad and was named on the substitute bench for three matches during the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification campaign.

5. Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Lustenau 072009-10Austrian First League1000--10
2010-11Austrian First League23020--250
Total24020--260
Bologna2011-12Serie A0000--00
2012-13Serie A4010--50
2013-14Serie A1010--20
2014-15Serie B5010--60
2015-16Serie A0000--00
Total10030--130
Crotone (loan)2014-15Serie B2000--20
St. Gallen2016-17Swiss Super League4020--60
2017-18Swiss Super League13030--160
2018-19Swiss Super League34020--360
2019-20Swiss Super League18010-20210
Total690100-20810
Middlesbrough2019-20EFL Championship800000-80
2020-21EFL Championship000010-10
Total800010-90
FC St. Pauli (loan)2020-212. Bundesliga19000--190
FC Ingolstadt 04 (loan)2021-222. Bundesliga9000--90
Jahn Regensburg2022-232. Bundesliga14020--160
Career total155017010201750