Nikola Stanković

Nikola Stanković is a Serbian midfielder born on 24 April 2003 in Vrnjačka Banja. He developed in the FK Crvena Zvezda academy before moving into senior football with Grafičar Beograd, where he made his professional debut in the Serbian First League in October 2020. After returning to Crvena Zvezda, Stanković made his first-team debut in February 2022 and scored twice in an eight-goal cup victory over Novi Pazar. Seeking regular playing time, he joined Čukarički in summer 2023 and spent two seasons there, gaining experience in domestic competition and European qualifying. Crvena Zvezda brought Nikola Stanković back in July 2025, completing his progression from academy prospect to senior-squad midfielder. He has also represented Serbia at under-17, under-19 and under-21 level, while his ability to operate across midfield and wider roles has added tactical flexibility.