Who Is Sergej Milinković-Savić? Age, Biography and Wiki
Sergej Milinković-Savić, born on February 27, 1995, in Lazarevac, Serbia, is a professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder. As of 2025, he is 30 years old. Milinković-Savić began his youth career at Partizan Belgrade before making a name for himself internationally. Over the years, he has displayed impressive performances at clubs like Genk and Lazio, and has been a key player for the Serbian national team.
Occupation | Footballer |
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Date of Birth | February 27, 1995 |
Age | 30 Years |
Birth Place | Lleida, Spain |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Country | Spain |
Popularity
Sergej Milinković-Savić's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Milinković-Savić stands tall at 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) and weighs about 187 lbs (85 kg). His impressive height alongside his physicality provides him with an edge on the field, allowing him to dominate in aerial duels and create opportunities for his teammates.
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Sergej Milinković-Savic is a versatile central midfield player and is capable of playing in several roles, including as a trequartista, or in a holding role, although he is usually deployed as a central midfielder, in the mezzala role.
His style of play has drawn comparisons to Zinedine Zidane and Yaya Touré, as he blends the traditional attacking movement, positional sense, and finishing ability of an attacking midfielder, with the height and physicality of a target man or defensive midfielder; as such, he also is effective in the air, and is capable of scoring goals with his h
ead as well as either foot, by making late runs from behind into the penalty area, or striking from distance.
He possesses good technique, tactical intelligence, vision, and passing ability, despite his limited pace, as well as tenacity and excellent defensive work-rate, which enables him to help out at both ends of the pitch, carry the ball, and start attacking plays after winning possession.
He has been nicknamed ‘il Sergente’ (the Sergeant) by Lazio fans for his charisma, physical dominance and for the assonance with his name.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Sergej is known to keep his personal life relatively private. He is currently in a relationship with Andjela Milinković, and the couple has been spotted together at various events and social gatherings. There have been no reports indicating plans for marriage in the near future. Sergej often shares glimpses of his life with Andjela on social media, showcasing their close bond.
Family: Sergej has a supportive family, including his parents and siblings. His brother, Vanja Milinković-Savić, is also a professional footballer, contributing to the family's strong ties to the sport.
His mother, Milana Savić, was a professional basketball player. He first started training with Sporting CP, while his father was playing in Portugal. He then spent a few years at Grazer AK in Austria before moving to his Serbia where he broke through as a footballer.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Sergej Milinković-Savić's estimated net worth is around $30 million. His earnings primarily come from his football contracts, endorsements, and sponsorships. In 2025, he reportedly earns an annual salary of approximately $7 million from his club, not including personal sponsorship deals with various brands.
Career, Business and Investments
Milinković-Savić's football career has flourished over the years, with notable performances in both domestic and international competitions. After his successful stint at Lazio, where he became a fan favorite, he is now sought after by several top clubs in Europe. Beyond football, Sergej is involved in various investments, including a partnership with local businesses in Serbia, broadening his portfolio and influence within the community.
Milinković-Savić began his professional career at Serbian club Vojvodina and helped them win the Serbian Cup in the 2013–14 season. He joined Belgian club Genk in June 2014, where he played 24 games before transferring to Italian club Lazio one year later.
He made over 300 appearances for Lazio and won the Coppa Italia once and the Supercoppa Italiana twice. He was named in the Serie A Team of the Year in the 2017–18 season and won the league's Best Midfielder award in the 2018–19 season.
Social Network
Sergej Milinković-Savić is quite active on social media, where he interacts with fans and shares glimpses of his life on and off the field. You can follow him on:
- Instagram: @savic_sergej
- Twitter: @SavicSergej
Education
Although primarily known for his football prowess, Sergej Milinković-Savić completed his high school education in Serbia. His focus on sports often took precedence over formal schooling, but he emphasizes the importance of education and has invested in various programs that support youth education and development in Serbia.