Lazar Samardzic
Atalanta

Lazar Samardzic

Lazar Samardzic of Atalanta was born in Berlin, Germany on 24 February 2002 (age 22)

Lazar Samardzic, born on 24 February 2002 in Germany, is a 22 year old crafty midfielder with a knack for playing as a central attacking midfielder. Currently on the books of Atalanta, he bears the weight of the number 24 jersey. His height is recorded as 5ft 9in (1.77m) and he weighs in at 11st 11lb (75kg). Aside from club football, Samardžić has earned international recognition by attiring himself in the vibrant colours of the Serbian national team.

As per Transfermarkt, his current market value stands approximately at £17 million. His existing contract with Atalanta is scheduled for expiry on 30 June 2025, with 9 months remaining.

Samardžić's journey in professional football can be traced back to July 2009, when he joined Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga as a fledgling trainee. The 2019-2020 season at Hertha BSC in Germany proved fruitful for the young talent as he made his debut, participating in three major league matches.

In September 2020, Samardžić moved through the ranks, making the switch from Hertha BSC in 2. Bundesliga to Bundesliga bigwigs RB Leipzig for an undisclosed fee. He made seven first team appearances for Leipzig during the 2020-2021 season.

Udinese, a well-known contender in Italy's Serie A, became his next destination in August 2021. The transfer deal set Udinese back around £2.7 million. During his time at Udinese, Samardzic was particularly impressive, appearing in 22 league matches and finding the net twice in the 2021 - 2022 season. His performance only improved in the following seasons, making 37 appearances and scoring 5 goals in the 2022 - 2023 season, and registering 34 appearances with 6 goals in the 2023 - 2024 season.

His journey in Italy advanced further as he was loaned to fellow Serie A club Atalanta in August 2024. In the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season, Samardžić has made remarkable progress having made six appearances and scoring once.

Beyond his domestic success, his international career features participation in Euro 2024 for Serbia, contributing one start and one substitute appearance. This is in addition to his play in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for Serbia, with three appearances as a substitute, and in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Serbia with four starts. Most recently, he represented Atalanta in the prestigious Champions League 2024 - 2025 with one start and two appearances as a substitute.

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Lazar Samardzic stats

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Cen Att Mid
Primary Position
Midfielder
Position
Lazar Samardzic
CAM
1.77m (5ft 9in)
Height
24
Squad Number
75kg (11st 11lb)
Weight
24 February 2002 (age 22)
Date of Birth
Berlin
Birthplace
Germany 🇩🇪
Country of Birth
Atalanta
Team
Serbia 🇷🇸
National Team
£17m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2025 (7m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Atalanta
Atalanta
Serie A 2024 - 2025
Games
12
Starting
2
Substitute
10
Unused
2
Utilisation
86%
Goals
2
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Serbia 🇷🇸
Euro 2024
Games
2
Starting
1
Substitute
1
Unused
1
Utilisation
67%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Serbia 🇷🇸
Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024
Games
3
Starting
-
Substitute
3
Unused
5
Utilisation
38%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Serbia 🇷🇸
Nations League 2024 - 2025
Games
6
Starting
6
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Atalanta
Atalanta
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
4
Starting
1
Substitute
3
Unused
1
Utilisation
80%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Atalanta
Atalanta
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
12
Goals
2
Team
Udinese
Udinese
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
34
Goals
6
Team
Udinese
Udinese
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
37
Goals
5
Team
Udinese
Udinese
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
22
Goals
2
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
7
Goals
-
Team
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
3
Goals
-

Transfers

Team
Atalanta
Atalanta
18 August 2024
From
Udinese
Udinese
Type
Loan
Team
Udinese
Udinese
5 August 2021
From
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Type
Fee (£2.7m)
Team
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
8 September 2020
From
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Type
Undisclosed
Team
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
1 July 2009
Type
Trainee

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