Luka Jovanovic

Club career

Adelaide United He made his professional debut in an A-League Men's match for Adelaide United against Western United on 6 November 2022, as a substitute in a 4–2 win. Jovanovic was awarded the John Aloisi Rising Star award for his performances for Adelaide United NPL in the National Premier Leagues SA over the 2022 season. On 11 March 2023, Jovanovic scored his first goal in senior football for Adelaide United in their 4–2 win over the Newcastle Jets.

After a strong 2024 Australia Cup campaign, Jovanovic opened his account early into the 2024-25 A-League season, scoring against the reigning premiers Central Coast only ten minutes into Adelaide's first match.

On 9 May 2025, Jovanovic scored the first ever A-League Men finals goal at Ironbark Fields, scoring in the 3rd minute of an eventual 3–2 loss to Western United in a 2025 A-League Men finals series elimination final match.

On 1 November 2025, Jovanović scored his first goal of the 2025–26 season in a 2–1 defeat to Auckland FC at Mount Smart Stadium. He followed that by recording a goal and an assist in each of his next two appearances, helping Adelaide United to a 2–0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers and a 4–1 win over Melbourne City.

On the final day of the regular season, Jovanović scored a brace, including a 98th-minute winner, in a 2–1 victory over Melbourne City at AAMI Park. He was subsequently sent off after receiving a second yellow card for removing his shirt during the celebrations. The victory secured second place for Adelaide in the A-League, while his brace drew him level with Sam Cosgrove on 11 goals in the golden boot race.

As a result of his suspension, Jovanović missed the first leg of Adelaide United's A-League Men semi-final against Auckland FC. He returned for the second leg as an early substitute following an injury to Anselmo, but Adelaide were eliminated after a 4–1 aggregate defeat. This would be Jovanovic's last appearance for Adelaide.

San Jose Earthquakes On 16 July 2026, Jovanović joined Major League Soccer club San Jose Earthquakes for an undisclosed seven-figure transfer fee, signing a contract through the end of the 2027–28 Major League Soccer season, with a club option for 2028–29.

International career Jovanovic is eligible to represent Australia through birth or Serbia through his parents at international level.

Career statistics

Honours Australia U-20 AFC U-20 Asian Cup Champions: 2025 Individual A-League Men Golden Boot: 2025-26