Jovan Manev

Jovan Manev is a North Macedonian defender born in Kochani on 25 January 2001. He developed with Osogovo and Bregalnica Štip, breaking into senior football with Bregalnica during the 2021–22 season and appearing regularly in defence. Primarily a centre-back, Manev has also operated at right-back, giving him flexibility across the back line. In July 2022, he moved to Adana Demirspor in Türkiye, later spending time with Croatian clubs NK Osijek and HNK Rijeka. At Rijeka, he was part of the squad that won the Croatian league title and Croatian Cup in 2024–25, while his career also included a spell with Serbian side Novi Pazar. Manev made his North Macedonia debut in March 2023 and scored his first international goal later that year against Malta, adding senior experience to his developing club career.