Ilija Spasojević
{{Short description|Indonesian footballer (born 1987)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Ilija Spasojević
| image = File:Spasojevic Persib 2015.jpg
| caption = Spasojević playing for Persib Bandung in 2015
| fullname = Ilija Spasojević
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|11}}
| birth_place = Bar, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia
| position = Striker
| currentclub = Bhayangkara
| clubnumber = 9
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Vojvodina
| years1 = 2004–2005
| clubs1 = Vojvodina
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2005–2006
| clubs2 = Sutjeska Nikšić
| caps2 = 17
| goals2 = 7
| years3 = 2006
| clubs3 = ČSK Čelarevo
| caps3 = 12
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2007–2009
| clubs4 = Dinamo Tbilisi
| caps4 = 57
| goals4 = 23
| years5 = 2009
| clubs5 = Borac Čačak
| caps5 = 6
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2010
| clubs6 = Liepājas Metalurgs
| caps6 = 9
| goals6 = 4
| years7 = 2010
| clubs7 = Trikala
| caps7 = 12
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2011
| clubs8 = Bali Devata
| caps8 = 14
| goals8 = 8
| years9 = 2011–2013
| clubs9 = PSM Makassar
| caps9 = 27
| goals9 = 15
| years10 = 2013
| clubs10 = Mitra Kukar
| caps10 = 16
| goals10 = 10
| years11 = 2014
| clubs11 = Putra Samarinda
| caps11 = 23
| goals11 = 12
| years12 = 2015
| clubs12 = Persib Bandung
| caps12 = 2
| goals12 = 0
| years13 = 2016–2017
| clubs13 = Melaka United
| caps13 = 33
| goals13 = 27
| years14 = 2017
| clubs14 = Bhayangkara
| caps14 = 16
| goals14 = 13
| years15 = 2018–2024
| clubs15 = Bali United
| caps15 = 155
| goals15 = 73
| years16 = 2024–
| clubs16 = Bhayangkara
| caps16 = 21
| goals16 = 7
| nationalyears1 = 2007–2008
| nationalteam1 = Montenegro U21
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2017–2023
| nationalteam2 = Indonesia
| nationalcaps2 = 7
| nationalgoals2 = 4
| club-update = 26 February 2025
| nationalteam-update =
}}
Ilija Spasojević (born 11 September 1987) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 2 club Bhayangkara. Born in Montenegro, he represents the Indonesia national team.
Spasojević is known for his goalscoring ability. A prolific goalscorer, Spasojević has won a Liga 1 Golden Boot and a Malaysia Premier League Golden Boot. Spasojević is also the current all-time top scorer for Bali United.
Club career
=Early career=
Born in Bar, Montenegro, Spasojević started his career with Serbian club Vojvodina. In 2005–06, he played for Montenegrin club Sutjeska Nikšić, where he scored 7 goals in 17 matches. In 2006–07, Spasojević played for ČSK Čelarevo in the Serbian First League, where he scored 1 goal in 12 games.{{Cite web|url=http://www.prvaliga.rs/klubovi/csk.htm|title=FK ČSK Pivara Čelarevo : Prva liga Telekom Srbija|date=6 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406223035/http://www.prvaliga.rs/klubovi/csk.htm|archive-date=6 April 2009}}
=Dinamo Tbilisi=
File:MyPhoto4.jpg in 2008]]
In January 2007, Spasojević signed for former UEFA Cup Winners' Cup winner Dinamo Tbilisi from Georgia. While he was playing for Dinamo Tbilisi he scored 30 goals in 61 matches in the Georgian League and the Georgian Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOnage6Aqeo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/aOnage6Aqeo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=ILIJA SPASOJEVIC - FC Dinamo Tbilisi 2007-2009 [highlights] - YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}} He became the first foreign topscorer in the history of Dinamo Tbilisi. During his stay in Dinamo Tbilisi, Spasojević won the Georgian League, Georgian Cup and Georgian Super Cup, and made his debut in the UEFA Champions League on 30 July 2008 against Panathinaikos.
=Borac Čačak=
In July 2009, Spasojević was close to sign a contract with Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld,{{cite web|publisher=Bild|title=Spasojevic replacing Wichniarek at Arminia Bielefeld?|url=http://www.bild.de/BILD/sport/fussball/zweite-liga/2009/07/02/arminia-bielefeld/artur-wichniarek-trainings-boykott|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731190021/http://www.bild.de/BILD/sport/fussball/zweite-liga/2009/07/02/arminia-bielefeld/artur-wichniarek-trainings-boykott|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 July 2012}} but the transfer failed due to financial disagreement. Red Star Belgrade also showed interest in signing him,{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportal.rs/news.php?id=8373|title=sportal.rs|website=www.sportal.rs|access-date=11 December 2011|archive-date=16 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016165153/http://www.sportal.rs/news.php?id=8373|url-status=dead}} but on 31 August 2009 he finally joined Borac Čačak in the Serbian SuperLiga.
=Liepājas Metalurgs=
On 30 March 2010, Latvian champions Liepājas Metalurgs signed Spasojević. In Latvia he scored 6 goals in 11 matches played in the Latvian League and the Latvian Football Cup.
=Trikala=
On 10 September 2010, only two days before the beginning of the Greek Football League, Spasojević joined Trikala. As he arrived late in Trikala, he was used as a substitute in the first games, and he only collected 203 minutes on the field in the first 13 matches. At the same time, Spasojević received an offer from the Indonesian club Bali Devata. Spasojević accepted the offer and moved to Indonesia.
=Bali Devata=
On 1 January 2011, Spasojević arrived in Indonesia and signed a contract with Bali Devata, which as a foreign player, where he soon became a key player by scoring 8 goals in the first half-season of the Indonesian league. He also scored two goals in a friendly match played on 23 August 2011 in Surabaya against Indonesia U-23, although Bali Devata was defeated 2:4 in that match.{{cite web |title=Timnas U-23 Bekuk Bali Devata |language=id |trans-title= U-23 National team conquer Bali Devata |url=http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/1387/nasional/2011/08/24/2633040/timnas-u-23-bekuk-bali-devata |date=August 24, 2011 |website=Goal (www.goal.com) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305093238/http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/1387/nasional/2011/08/24/2633040/timnas-u-23-bekuk-bali-devata |archive-date=March 5, 2016}}
=PSM Makassar=
On 1 October 2011, Spasojević signed a contract with PSM Makassar in the Indonesian Premier League. On 23 January 2012, it was reported that the Italian Serie B club Brescia Calcio wanted to sign him,{{Cite web|url=http://www.kabarmakassar.com/index-berita-2/item/2272-ilija-spasojevic,-mesin-gol-psm-makassar.html|title=Brescia interested in PSM goal-machine Ilija Spasojevic|access-date=1 April 2014|archive-date=7 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407055654/http://www.kabarmakassar.com/index-berita-2/item/2272-ilija-spasojevic,-mesin-gol-psm-makassar.html|url-status=dead}} but PSM Makassar refused the offer a few days later.{{cite web|title= Ilija Spasojevic is staying at PSM|url= http://ipad.fajar.co.id/berita.php?berita=20120124094614|access-date= 1 April 2014|archive-date= 7 April 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140407055014/http://ipad.fajar.co.id/berita.php?berita=20120124094614|url-status= dead}} His first 2011–12 season with PSM Makassar he finished as club topscorer by scoring 14 goals,{{Cite web|url=http://premierleague.co.id/detil-berita/berita_klub/spasojevic_berobsesi_jadi_top_skorer.htm|title=Spasojevic wants to be a topscorer this season|access-date=31 March 2012|archive-date=31 July 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731045349/http://premierleague.co.id/detil-berita/berita_klub/spasojevic_berobsesi_jadi_top_skorer.htm|url-status=dead}} 10 goals in the Indonesian Premier League and 4 goals in the Indonesian Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/news/2012/June/29/spasojevic-rejects-thai-approach/|title=Spasojevic rejects Thai approach}} He was also selected by Goal.com in the best team of 2011–12 season in Indonesia.{{cite web |website=Goal (www.goal.com)|title=The best team of 2011–12 season in Indonesia|url=http://www.goal.com/id-ID/news/2980/indonesian-premier-league/2012/07/28/3269769/spesial-pelatih-pemain-terbaik-indonesian-premier-league}}
As a reward for the great season, Spasojević was invited by the Indonesian Football Association to play alongside Barcelona football star Cesc Fàbregas in an exhibition game between Indonesian national team and "Fabregas and friends".{{Cite web|url=https://koran.tempo.co/read/makassar/279459/spaso-bangga-bermain-dengan-fabregas|title=Spaso Bangga Bermain dengan Fabregas - Makassar - koran.tempo.co|date=6 July 2012|website=Tempo}}
The game took place in Jakarta on 5 July 2012 and ended in a draw (1:1). Spasojević scored the only goal{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JShEvPfbtzc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/JShEvPfbtzc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=ILIJA SPASOJEVIC goal (assist Cesc Fabregas) 05.07.2012. - YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}} for "Fabregas and friends" after an assist from Cesc Fàbregas. During his time in PSM Makassar, Spasojević scored 19 goals in 29 matches.
=Mitra Kukar=
On 15 May 2013, Spasojević joined the Indonesian Super League club Mitra Kukar shortly after that club failed to sign Andriy Shevchenko. As Goal.com reported,{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3875/transfer-zone/2013/02/11/3742713/indonesian-club-mitra-kukar-looking-to-sign-shevchenko|title=Indonesian club Mitra Kukar looking to sign Shevchenko | Goal.com|website=Goal (www.goal.com)}} Mitra Kukar offered $100,000 per match to the Ukrainian superstar but he refused the offer. The next choice was Spasojević, who signed the contract until the end of the 2013 season. Spasojević scored 10 goals in 16 matches, becoming one of the most prolific strikers in the Indonesian Super League by scoring a goal every 119 minutes on average.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/ilija-spasojevic/40208/|title=Indonesia - I. Spasojević - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway|website=int.soccerway.com}} With his important goals in the finish of the 2013 season he led Mitra Kukar to achieve the biggest success in the club's history, third place in the Indonesian Super League.
=Putra Samarinda=
File:IIC2014photo (cropped).jpg in 2014]]
In January 2014, Spasojević signed for Putra Samarinda in the Indonesian Super League. In his 20 matches with Putra Samarinda in the 2014 season he scored 10 goals, becoming the club's top scorer and the third top scorer of the Indonesia Super League. He also scored 2 goals in 3 matches in the 2014 Inter Island Cup.
=Persib Bandung=
File:Spasojevic Persib 2015.jpg in 2015]]
After his good performance in the 2014 season, Spasojević was one of the most wanted{{Cite web|url=https://www.viva.co.id/bola/liga-indonesia/560129-duo-bandung-rebutan-striker-montenegro|title=Duo Bandung Rebutan Striker Montenegro|first=PT VIVA MEDIA BARU-|last=VIVA|date=20 November 2014|website=www.viva.co.id}} players during the transfer window for the 2015 season. City rivals from Bandung showed most interest in signing him, as both Persipasi Bandung Raya (PBR) coach Dejan Antonić and Persib Bandung coach Djadjang Nurdjaman admitted to media{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/id/news/1391/indonesia-super-league/2014/11/19/6271341/djadjang-nurdjaman-akui-minati-ilija-spasojevic|title=Djadjang Nurdjaman Akui Minati Ilija Spasojevic | Goal.com|website=Goal (www.goal.com)}} that Spasojević was their main target for the foreign striker spot. After long negotiations with both teams, Spasojević finally joined PBR{{cite web|title=Spaso belongs to PBR|url=http://www.juaranews.com/berita/610/01/12/2014/spaso-resmi-milik-pbr}} on 1 December 2014, becoming the most expensive player in the 2015 Indonesia Super League.{{Cite web|url=https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-2764596/dikontrak-pbr-spasojevic-salah-satu-pemain-termahal-di-isl|title=Dikontrak PBR, Spasojevic Salah Satu Pemain Termahal di ISL|website=sepakbola}} Before he played any official match for the new club, Spasojević left PBR due to the club's internal problems and eventually joined Indonesian champions Persib Bandung{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/id/news/1391/indonesia-super-league/2015/03/23/10104962/resmi-persib-bandung-daratkan-ilija-spasojevic|title=RESMI: Persib Bandung Daratkan Ilija Spasojevic | Goal.com|website=Goal (www.goal.com)}} on 23 March 2015. He was named "man of the match"{{Cite web|url=https://www.liputan6.com/bola/read/2207858/persib-bandung-vs-semen-padang-spaso-terbaik|title=Persib Bandung vs Semen Padang: Spaso Terbaik|date=5 April 2015|website=liputan6.com}} in his league debut against Semen Padang on 4 April 2015, with his header assisting in a 1:0 victory. Spasojević played only two league matches for Persib Bandung in 2015 as the 2015 Indonesia Super League was officially discontinued by the Football Association of Indonesia on 2 May 2015 due to a ban by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs. In August 2015, the Indonesian government appointed president of Inter Milan and owner of Mahaka Group Erick Thohir to organize the highest level soccer competition in the country, named the President Cup, which started on 30 August in Bali and ended on 18 October 2015 in Jakarta, where the final was held.
During the President Cup, Spasojević showed his top performance and played a key role in Persib Bandung winning another trophy. During the 6 matches he played, he managed to score 4 goals and add 1 assist, collecting 462 minutes on the pitch. He was named "man of the match" twice during the President Cup, on 3 September in a 4:0 win over Persiba Balikpapan{{cite web|title=Persib Bandung vs Persiba, Spaso scores brace|url=http://sidomi.com/404155/hasil-piala-presiden-2015-persib-vs-persiba-skor-4-0-spaso-dua-gol/}} when he scored 2 early goals, and on 10 October in a 3:1 win over Mitra Kukar{{Cite web|url=http://kabardunia.com/sports/7788-hasil-persib-vs-mitra-kukar-gol-spaso-jadi-penentu-lolosnya-persib.html|title=Hasil Persib Vs Mitra Kukar: Gol Spaso Jadi Penentu Lolosnya Persib!}} in the semifinal second leg, when he scored a crucial third goal which secured Persib Bandung a place in the final. Spasojević was also named as the best striker{{Cite web|url=https://labbola.com/labbolas-bext-xi-6-from-the-2015-president-cup/|title=Labbola's Best XI + 6 from the 2015 President Cup|date=27 October 2015}} in the President Cup by Labbola, leading Indonesian company for Football Statistics Data & Analysis.
=Melaka United=
In December 2015 Spasojević signed 2-year contract with Melaka United. He was immediately appointed as team captain due to his experience and leadership abilities. That showed up to be a good decision as he led Melaka United to win Malaysia Premier League 2016 by scoring 24 goals from total 48 goals scored by Melaka United in Malaysia Premier League 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://footballmalaysia.com/portal/index.php/premier-league-2/#1455071544306-2e388dd7-d1e7|title=Malaysia Premier League Topscorers|access-date=29 June 2017|archive-date=12 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812135422/http://footballmalaysia.com/portal/index.php/premier-league-2/#1455071544306-2e388dd7-d1e7|url-status=dead}} That was club's first league trophy after 33 years without silverware.
Spasojević also won Malaysia Golden Boot 2016 and he was named twice as PFA Malaysia Player of the Month. Due to his superb performance in Melaka United jersey, he became the first foreigner in club's history to receive Bintang Cemerlang Melaka award from Melaka Governor Mohd Khalil Yaakob.{{Cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/sukan/359197|title=Pemain import dianugerah Bintang Cemerlang Melaka|date=15 October 2016|website=Malaysiakini}} After scoring 30 goals in 35 matches played in Malaysia, Spasojević and Melaka United took sides in June 2017.
=Bhayangkara=
In August 2017, Spasojević signed for Bhayangkara in Indonesian Liga 1.{{cite web|title=Target Ilija Spasojevic Bersama Bhayangkara FC|url=http://www.tribunnews.com/superskor/2017/08/10/target-ilija-spasojevic-bersama-bhayangkara-fc|language=id-ID}} For short time in the club Spasojević already proved his goalscoring ability. He scored 13 goals in 16 league matches, becoming club's top scorer of season 2017. In decisive match for the league title on 8 November, Spasojević scored hattrick{{cite web|publisher=Goal.com|title=Spasojevic's hat-trick fires Bhayangkara to Liga 1 title|url=http://www.goal.com/en-tza/news/ilija-spasojevic-hat-trick-set-hand-liga-1-title-bhayangkara/x0mft0umvich1je1d1emqvkq4}} as Bhayangkara beat Madura United 3:1 away and became inaugural champion of Indonesian Liga 1.
=Bali United=
In December 2017, Spasojević signed a three-year contract with Bali United.{{cite web|title=Spaso Ungkap Alasan Gabung Bali United|url=https://m.liputan6.com/bola/read/3195801/spaso-ungkap-alasan-gabung-bali-united|website=Liputan6}} Spasojević scored his debut goal for Bali United in 2018 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs tie against Tampines Rovers as his team won 3–1.{{cite web|title=Spaso dan Sagara Cetak Gol Debut, Bali United Gilas Tampines|url=https://m.bola.net/indonesia/spaso-dan-sagara-cetak-gol-debut-bali-united-gilas-tampines-234f78.html|website=Bola.net}} Spasojević finished the 2018 season scoring 14 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions. Entering the 2019 season, Spasojević scored a goal in a 2–1 win against Persebaya. He then scored a brace against Borneo FC in a 2–0 win. He scored another brace against Badak Lampung as his team won 3–0. Spasojević ended the season scoring 19 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions, to help his team win the 2019 Liga 1.{{cite web|title=Bali United Juara Liga 1 Usai Penantian Lima Tahun|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20191201153907-142-453121/bali-united-juara-liga-1-usai-penantian-lima-tahun|website=CNN Indonesia}} Spasojević scored his first goal in the 2020 season against Than Quang Ninh FC as his team won 4–1 in the 2020 AFC Cup group stage match tie. The following matchday, he scored again against Svay Rieng as his team lost 2–1.
Spasojević scored two goals in 2021 Menpora Cup as Bali United reached the quarter-final, before losing to PSS Sleman 4–2 on penalties.{{cite web|title=Hasil PSS Vs Bali United, Super Elang Jawa Susul Persib ke Semifinal Piala Menpora|url=https://www.kompas.com/bola/read/2021/04/12/22520908/hasil-pss-vs-bali-united-super-elang-jawa-susul-persib-ke-semifinal-piala|website=Kompas}} On 11 September 2021, he scored his first league goal in the 2021 season, scoring against Barito Putra helping his team win 2–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.kompas.com/bola/read/2021/09/11/17201548/hasil-barito-putera-vs-bali-united-menang-lagi-serdadu-tridatu-ke-puncak|title=Hasil Barito Putera Vs Bali United - Menang Lagi, Serdadu Tridatu ke Puncak Klasemen|website=Kompas}} He scored two goals, including a volley, against Persita Tangerang in his team 2–1 win.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports.sindonews.com/newsread/550288/11/persita-kalah-dari-bali-united-di-liga-1-widodo-injury-time-kurang-lama-1632492598|title=Persita Kalah dari Bali United di Liga 1, Widodo: Injury Time Kurang Lama|website=SINDONEWS}} At the end of the season, Spasojević become the league top-scorer by scoring 23 goals in 34 matches, helping Bali United clinch their second consecutive Liga 1 title.{{cite web|url=https://www.bola.tempo.co/amp/1577192/penghargaan-bri-liga-1-taisei-marukawa-pemain-terbaik-aji-pelatih-terbaik|title=Penghargaan BRI Liga 1: Taisei Marukawa Pemain Terbaik, Aji Pelatih Terbaik|website=bola.tempo.co|accessdate=4 June 2022|language=id}}
On 10 September 2022, Spasojević scored a hat-trick in a 6–0 home win against Dewa United.{{cite web|url=https://sports.sindonews.com/newsread/881669/11/hasil-liga-1-bali-united-vs-dewa-united-spasojevic-hat-trick-serdadu-tridatu-pesta-gol-1662804562|title=Spasojevic Hat-trick, Serdadu Tridatu Pesta Gol|website=Sports Sindonews|accessdate=13 September 2022}}
On 20 September 2023, Spasojević scored twice in a 2–5 win over Filipino side Stallion Laguna in the AFC Cup group stage.{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20230920165302-142-1001578/hasil-piala-afc-bali-united-hajar-stallion-5-2-ada-2-penalti-gagal|title=Bali United Hajar Stallion 5-2, Ada 2 Penalti Gagal|work=CNN Indonesia|accessdate=24 September 2023}}
= Bhayangkara =
On 13 July 2024,Spasojević left Bali United after six years with the club to joined Liga 2 club Bhayangkara. He scored on his debut scoring the only goal against Persipa Pati on 8 September.
International career
Spasojević was playing for Serbia-Montenegro U17 and Serbia-Montenegro U19. In 2006, Montenegrins voted on an independence referendum and Serbia and Montenegro became independent countries. Spasojević decided to play for Montenegro U21.{{cite web|url=https://bolalob.com/read/68229/kisah-spasojevic-tolak-panggilan-timnas-montenegro-demi-indonesia|title=Kisah Spasojevic Tolak Panggilan Timnas Montenegro Demi Indonesia|first=Murfi|last=Aji}}
In October 2017, Spasojević officially gained Indonesian citizenship.{{cite web|publisher=Fox Sports Asia|title=Bhayangkara hitman Spasojevic gains Indonesia citizenship|url=http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/736192/bhayangkara-hitman-spasojevic-indonesia-citizenship/|access-date=9 November 2017|archive-date=15 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115151657/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/736192/bhayangkara-hitman-spasojevic-indonesia-citizenship/|url-status=dead}}
Spasojević made his official debut on 25 November in a match against Guyana, where he scored twice in a 2–1 win.{{cite web|title=Spasojevic Antarkan Timnas Indonesia Kalahkan Guyana|url=http://www.beritasatu.com/olahraga/465403-spasojevic-antarkan-timnas-indonesia-kalahkan-guyana.html|author=Iman Rahman Cahyadi|date=25 November 2017|access-date=25 November 2017|language=id|publisher=Sport Satu}}
In December 2022, Spasojević was included in the final 23-man squad for the 2022 AFF Championship by Shin Tae-Yong.{{cite web|title=Daftar 23 Nama Pemain Timnas Indonesia Untuk Piala AFF 2022|url=https://www.pssi.org/news/daftar-23-nama-pemain-timnas-indonesia-untuk-piala-aff-2022|access-date=2022-12-19|website=PSSI|language=id}} He scored a goal against Brunei in a 7–0 win on the group stage.{{cite web|title=Piala AFF 2022: Indonesia Gulung Brunei Darussalam 7-0|url=https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-6482344/piala-aff-2022-indonesia-gulung-brunei-darussalam-7-0|access-date=2022-12-26|website=sport.detik.com|language=id}}
Personal life
Ilija Spasojević was born in Bar, present day Montenegro, to Dragutin and Leposava and has two brothers Krsto and Mirko. Spasojević is married to Ljiljana from Serbia with whom he has daughter Lara (b. 2022). He also has a son, Dragan (b. 2014) and a daughter, Irina (b. 2017).
Career statistics
=International=
{{updated|match played 9 January 2023}}
| class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year | |||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="4"|Indonesia
|2017 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | |
| colspan=2|Total||7||4 |
{{updated|match played 9 January 2023}}
:Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Spasojević goal.{{cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/69479/Ilija_Spasojevic.html|title=Spasojević, Ilija|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=30 November 2017}}
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Ilija Spasojević | |||||||
| scope="col" |No.
! scope="col" |Date ! scope="col" |Venue ! scope="col" |Cap ! scope="col" |Opponent ! scope="col" |Score ! scope="col" |Result ! scope="col" |Competition | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| align=center| 1 | rowspan=2|25 November 2017 | rowspan=2|Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium, Bekasi, Indonesia | rowspan=2; align=center|1 | rowspan=2|{{fb|GUY}} | align=center|1–1 | rowspan=2 align=center|2–1 | rowspan=2|Friendly |
| align=center| 2 | align=center|2–1 | ||||||
| align=center| 3 | 25 March 2019 | Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay, Myanmar | align=center|2 | {{fb|MYA}} | align=center|2–0 | align=center|2–0 | Friendly |
| align=center| 4 | 26 December 2022 | Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | align=center|4 | {{fb|BRU}} | align=center |4–0 | align=center | 7–0 | 2022 AFF Championship |
Honours
- Indonesia President's Cup: 2015{{Cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/10/19/persib-beats-sriwijaya-win-president-s-cup.html|title=Persib beats Sriwijaya to win Presidents Cup|newspaper=The Jakarta Post|access-date=2017-01-08}}
- Liga 1: 2017{{cite web|title=Bhayangkara FC Juara Liga 1 Indonesia Musim 2017|url=https://bola.bisnis.com/read/20171108/398/707407/bhayangkara-fc-juara-liga-1-indonesia-musim-2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}
- Liga 2 runner-up: 2024–25
Bali United
- Liga 1: 2019,{{cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20191201153907-142-453121/bali-united-juara-liga-1-usai-penantian-lima-tahun|title=Bali United Juara Liga 1 Usai Penantian Lima Tahun|website=cnnindonesia.com}} 2021–22
Indonesia
- Aceh World Solidarity Cup runner-up: 2017
Individual
- PFAM Player of the Month (Premier League): July 2016,{{cite web|publisher=Berita Harian|title=Spasojevic pemain terbaik Liga Perdana|url=http://www.bharian.com.my/node/183825|language=ms}} August 2016
- Malaysia Premier League Golden Boot: 2016 (24 goals)
- Malaysia All Competitions Golden Boot: 2016 (27 goals)
- Liga 1 Team of the Season: 2019,{{cite web |last1=Baru |first1=PT Liga Indonesia |title=Inilah Tim Terbaik Shopee Liga 1 2019 |url=https://liga-indonesia.id/news/detail/Inilah-Tim-Terbaik-Shopee-Liga-1-2019- |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912234703/https://liga-indonesia.id/news/detail/Inilah-Tim-Terbaik-Shopee-Liga-1-2019- |url-status=usurped |archive-date=12 September 2020 |website=liga-indonesia.id |access-date=26 December 2019 |language=en}} 2021–22
- Indonesian Soccer Awards: Favorite Footballer 2019{{cite news|url=https://www.bola.net/indonesia/ini-daftar-lengkap-peraih-penghargaan-indonesia-soccer-awards-2019-871f86.html|title=Ini Daftar Lengkap Peraih Penghargaan Indonesia Soccer Awards 2019|work=Bola.net|language=id}}
- Liga 1 Player of the Month: September 2021,{{cite web |title=Inilah Pemenang Individual Award September 2021 | url=https://ligaindonesiabaru.com/press/detail/inilah-pemenang-individual-award-september-2021 |website=Ligaindonesiabaru.com |access-date=20 October 2021}} September 2022
- Liga 1 Top Goalscorer: 2021–22{{cite news|url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2022/03/31/23185758/daftar-penghargaan-liga-1-2021-2022-persebaya-borong-gelar-individu|title=Daftar Penghargaan Liga 1 2021-2022: Persebaya Borong Gelar Individu|date=31 March 2022|work=Kompas.com|language=id}}
- APPI Indonesian Football Award Best 11: 2021–22{{cite web|url=https://bola.kompas.com/read/2022/04/08/17451978/daftar-penghargaan-appi-untuk-liga-1-2021-2022-dari-kiper-hingga-pemain-muda|title=Daftar Penghargaan APPI untuk Liga 1 2021-2022, dari Kiper hingga Pemain Muda Terbaik|publisher=amp.kompas.com|date=8 April 2022|access-date=8 April 2022}}
See also
References
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External links
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