Dušan Vlahović

Powerful Serbian striker whose aerial prowess, finishing and physical presence have made him one of Serie A's most dangerous forwards.

Dušan Vlahović was born on 28 January 2000 in Belgrade, Serbia, and progressed through the youth academies of OFK Beograd and Partizan, making his first-team debut for Partizan in 2016 as one of the youngest players in the club's history — he holds Partizan's records as its youngest-ever debutant, goalscorer, and professional. He also became the youngest player ever to feature in the Eternal Derby against fierce rivals Red Star Belgrade. Vlahović moved to Italy's Fiorentina in 2018, and his combination of physical power, aerial ability, and clinical finishing saw him develop into one of Serie A's most feared young strikers. His breakout 2020-21 season, in which he scored 21 league goals, earned him the Serie A Best Young Player award and a nomination for the Golden Boy award given to Europe's finest under-21 talent. Juventus signed Vlahović in January 2022, on his 22nd birthday, for a reported €70 million fee — one of the most expensive transfers of that window and a deal that made him, at the time, the most sought-after young striker in Italian football. He scored the only goal in the 2024 Coppa Italia final, delivering the trophy for Juventus. Vlahović has represented Serbia since 2020, scoring four goals during qualification for the 2022 World Cup to help his country reach the tournament. After several seasons in Turin, he moved to Turkish club Beşiktaş in 2026, continuing his career after leaving Juventus.

Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and aerial ability

While still early in his career, Vlahović has established himself as one of the leading strikers of his generation in European football.

• Coppa Italia 2024

Club Career

Club	Period	Fee	Apps	Goals
Partizan	2016–2018	—	21	1
Fiorentina	2018–2022	—	98	44
Juventus	2022–2026	€75m	123	50
Serbia	—	—	32	11