Strahinja Pavlović is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club AC Milan and the Serbia national team.
He is known for his physical presence, speed, aerial ability, aggressive defending, and capacity to contribute goals from set pieces or forward runs.
A left-footed defender often compared to players such as Nemanja Vidić for his intensity and leadership qualities, Pavlović has established himself as a key figure in both club and international football.
Siblings
Strahinja has a younger brother named Veljko Pavlović.
The family, including their father Željko and mother Slađana, has provided consistent support throughout his career, with Strahinja publicly expressing gratitude for their role in his development and motivation.
Veljko has been noted accompanying the family at matches, sharing in the emotional moments of his brother’s successes.
Growing up in Serbia, the brothers benefited from a close-knit household that emphasized family values alongside sporting pursuits.
Career
Pavlović began his football journey at local club Savacium Šabac before joining the youth system of Partizan Belgrade in 2015, with a period on loan at Teleoptik.
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He signed his first professional contract with Partizan in 2018 and made his senior debut in February 2019 at the age of 17.
He quickly became a regular and helped the club win the Serbian Cup that season.
In 2020 he moved to AS Monaco, though limited first-team opportunities led to loan spells at Cercle Brugge in Belgium and FC Basel in Switzerland.
In 2022 he joined Red Bull Salzburg, where he developed into a reliable starter in the Austrian Bundesliga and European competitions.
On 31 July 2024, AC Milan signed him for a reported fee of around €18 million on a contract running until 2028. He has since become an important part of the Rossoneri defence, wearing the number 31 shirt.
Internationally, Pavlović debuted for Serbia in 2020 and has earned numerous caps, featuring at the 2022 FIFA World Cup (where he scored against Cameroon) and UEFA Euro 2024.
Accolades
With Partizan Belgrade, Pavlović won the Serbian Cup in the 2018–19 season.
Qt Red Bull Salzburg he claimed the Austrian Bundesliga title in 2022–23. Since joining AC Milan he has lifted the Supercoppa Italiana (2024–25) and the Trofeo Silvio Berlusconi.
These club successes, combined with his consistent contributions for Serbia on the international stage, mark the major honours of his career to date.
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