Nikola Milenković

Nikola Milenković is a Serbian centre-back born in Belgrade on 12 October 1997. He developed at Žarkovo before joining Partizan’s system through Teleoptik, and made his senior Partizan debut in the 2015–16 season. During the 2016–17 campaign, Milenković became a regular starter and helped Partizan win a domestic double. He moved to Fiorentina in July 2017 and spent seven seasons in Serie A, making more than 200 league appearances and helping the club reach the 2024 Europa Conference League final. In July 2024, he joined Nottingham Forest, continuing his career in the Premier League. Primarily a centre-back, he also played at right-back for Fiorentina, while his 1.95-metre frame supports his work in aerial duels and defensive set pieces. Milenković has represented Serbia since his 2018 debut, starting all three of the nation’s group matches at that year’s World Cup and appearing at the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.