Marko Ćetković

Ćetković began his career with Crvena Stijena and Mladost Podgorica. When he left Mladost, he played in the Montenegrin Second League, at the time one of two third-tier leagues in Serbia and Montenegro's football pyramid.

Ćetković made his top-flight debut with Zeta in the 2006-07 season, the first season after Montenegro split from Serbia. After Zeta won the league, he left a strong impression in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League that season. He scored a goal against FBK Kaunas, after which he played both legs against Rangers.{{cite news|url=https://www.vijesti.me/sport/fudbal/marko-cetkovic-uzivam-u-fudbalu-uvijek-sam-zelio-samo-da-igram|author=Aleksandar Radović|newspaper=Vijesti|title=Marko Ćetković: Uživam u fudbalu, uvijek sam želio samo da igram|language=Serbian|date=30 June 2019|access-date=1 July 2019}} Although Zeta was eliminated, the Rangers' website published a post-match report recognizing Ćetković as "by far and away the stand out player" of his team.{{cite web|url=https://rangers.co.uk/news/match-report/2007-08/fk-zeta-0-1-rangers/|work=Rangers Football Club|title=FK Zeta 0-1 Rangers|date=7 August 2007|access-date=2 July 2019}}

On 31 August 2007, Ćetković signed a four-year contract with Serbian team Partizan.{{cite news|url=https://sport.blic.rs/fudbal/cetkovic-i-stjepanovic-u-partizanu/tmv3ekh|newspaper=Blic|title=Ćetković i Stjepanović u Partizanu|language=Serbian|date=31 August 2007|access-date=1 July 2019}} On 5 December 2007, he played in the final of the Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu in a 2–0 loss against Real Madrid, coming on as a substitute for Zoran Tošić in the 58th minute.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportske.net/vest/domaci-fudbal/secate-li-se-kako-je-djukicev-partizan-izgledao-protiv-reala-na-bernabeu-303128.html|author=Darko Mitrović|work=Sportske.net|title=Sećate li se kako je Đukićev Partizan izgledao protiv Reala na Bernabeu?|language=Serbian|date=5 June 2017|access-date=1 July 2019}}

Initially, Ćetković saw more playing time under coach Miroslav Đukić, but fell out of favor with the subsequent coach, Slaviša Jokanović. After leaving Partizan in July 2008, he told a journalist that the move to Partizan was a mistake in his career.[https://archive.today/20120903144628/http://www.mtsmondo.com/sport/football/text.php?vest=104651 Marko Ćetković: Partizan moja najveća greška, MTS Mondo, 29 July 2008]

In August 2008, Ćetković signed for Mogren.[https://www.euro2008.com/news/newsid=612438,printer.htmx Five Montenegrin internationals – left club as the transfer window]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} on uefa.com At the time of Ćetković's transfer, Mogren was coached by Dejan Vukićević and had a respected generation of players from the Montenegro national team involving the likes of Radoslav Batak, Ivan Janjušević, Petar Grbić, Janko Simović, and Draško Božović.{{cite news|url=http://www.vijesti.me/sport/ko-ostane-posljednji-neka-ugasi-svjetlo-mogren-iskljucen-iz-juzne-regije-930518|newspaper=Vijesti|title=Ko ostane posljednji, neka ugasi svjetlo: Mogren isključen iz Južne regije|language=Serbian|date=24 March 2017|access-date=1 August 2017}} Ćetković played regularly for Mogren when they won the Montenegrin First League in 2009, and also scored the winning goal against Budućnost, the previous season's champion.{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=901770.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630115738/https://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=901770.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 June 2020|author=Aleksandar Radović|title=Ćetković siblings put sentiment aside|language=English|date=7 October 2009|access-date=15 June 2018}}

In July 2011, he joined Polish team Jagiellonia Białystok on a three-year contract.[http://sport.onet.pl/pilka-nozna/jagiellonia-bialystok-oglosila-pozyskanie-nowego-z,1,4784433,wiadomosc.html Jagiellonia Białystok ogłosiła pozyskanie nowego zawodnika] 6.07.2011, onet.pl He spent two half-seasons out on loan; first in Thailand with Buriram United F.C. and then with Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała. Overall, Ćetković played a total of 19 league games for Jagiellonia.

After spending two seasons in Poland, Ćetković returned to his homeland and signed for Budućnost in July 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.vijesti.me/sport/cetkovic-predvodnik-nove-buducnosti-clanak-141514|title=Vijesti: Ćetković predvodnik nove Budućnosti|trans-title=News: Ćetković is the leader of the new future|publisher=Vijestri.me|language=Croatian|date=29 July 2013|access-date=8 July 2017}} He started his 2013–14 season by scoring 6 goals in 27 games for Budućnost. At the end of the 2014 season, Ćetković was recognized as one of the three best midfielders of Montenegrin First League that season by the Trade Union of Professional Football Players of Montenegro.{{cite web|url=https://fifpro.org/news/montenegrin-players-choose-their-best-peers/en/|title=Montenegrin players choose their best peers|work=FIFPro|date=10 June 2014|access-date=2 July 2019}}

On 16 August 2014, Ćetković officially signed with Albanian Superliga side Laçi on a one-year deal, taking the vacant number 20 for the upcoming 2014–15 season.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/godet-laci-firmos-mesfushori-i-malit-te-zi-cetkovic/|title=Godet Laçi, firmos mesfushori i Malit të Zi, Cetkoviç|trans-title=Laçi strikes, the midfielder from Montenegro signs, Cetković|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=17 August 2014|access-date=17 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916142957/http://sportekspres.com/godet-laci-firmos-mesfushori-i-malit-te-zi-cetkovic/|archive-date=16 September 2016|url-status=dead}} It was also reported that the team's goalkeeper Miroslav Vujadinović had his part on Ćetković's transfer, convincing the player to join the team.

He made his official debut with the club on 24 August in team's opening league match of the season against Partizani Tirana at home, coming on as a second-half substitute.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/lufte-per-nje-pike-partizani-barazon-ne-lac-trajneri-duro-racic-bast-im-i-fituar/|title="Luftë" për një pikë, Partizani barazon në Laç. Trajneri Duro: Raçiç, "bast" im i fituar|trans-title="War" for a point, Partizani equates in Laç. Coach Duro: Raĉić, my winning "bet"|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Vladimir Prenga|date=25 August 2014|access-date=20 September 2014}} Ćetković scored his first goal of the season in the matchday 5 against Tirana, netting the opening goal of the 2–0 home win, and was selected Man of the Match.{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/zhgenjen-tirana-laci-i-cungut-i-jep-leksion-acarohet-magani-sdua-gjenerale-ne-fushe/|title=Zhgënjen Tirana, Laçi i Cungut i jep leksion. Acarohet Magani: S'dua gjeneralë në fushë|trans-title=Tirana disappoints, Cungu's Laçi gives lecture. Magani frustrated: I don't want generals on the field|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|author=Vladimir Prenga|date=21 September 2014|access-date=17 April 2016}} Two week later, Ćetković was again in the scoresheet where he converted a penalty-kick to help Laçi conquer Vllaznia Shkodër 3–0 at home.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2014/10/05/albania/super-league/kf-laci/ks-vllaznia-shkoder/1701481/|title=Laçi vs. Vllaznia Shkodër 3 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=5 October 2014|access-date=17 April 2016}}

On 21 July 2015, during the preparations for the new season, Ćetković underwent surgery in his right ankle in a hospital in Zagreb that kept him out until November 2015.{{cite news|url=http://telesport.al/cetkovic-do-operohet-laci-mbetet-pa-fantazistin/|title=Cetkoviç do operohet, Laçi mbetet pa fantazistin|trans-title=Ćetković will operated, Laçi remains without its playmaker|publisher=Telesport.al|language=Albanian|author=Eduard Ilnica|date=21 July 2015|access-date=17 April 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama-sport.com/operacioni-ne-kembe-cetkovic-rikthehem-ne-nentor/|title=Operacioni në këmbë, Cetkoviç: Rikthehem në nëntor|trans-title=Leg surgery, Ćetković: I return in November|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=31 July 2015|access-date=17 April 2016}} The constant pain in his leg had concerned him for months, and the surgery was unavoidable.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/laci-cetkovic-rikthehet-ne-muajin-nentor/|title=Laçi, Cetkovic rikthehet në muajin Nëntor|trans-title=Laçi, Ćetković returns in November|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Olsi Karagjozi|date=30 July 2015|access-date=17 April 2016}} Due to the surgery, Ćetković missed the European campaign and the start of the season.

After an impressive first season in Albanian football he was subject to interest and formal offers from Skënderbeu Korçë, Kukësi, Partizani Tirana and Tirana, but he extended his contract with KF Laçi for another year.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/me-kerkuan-big-et-ja-pse-firmosa-me-lacin/|title=Më kërkuan 'big'-ët, ja pse firmosa me Laçin|trans-title=I was wanted by big clubs, here's why I signed for Laçi|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=6 June 2015|access-date=17 April 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/laci-nis-me-rinovimet-firmosin-cetkovic-dhe-vujadinovic/|title=Laçi nis me rinovimet, firmosin Cetkovic dhe Vujadinovic|trans-title=Laçi starts with renewals, Ćetković and Vujadinović signs|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Adi Metaliu|date=5 June 2015|access-date=17 April 2016}}

In April 2016, Ćetković scored his team's both goals in the 2015–16 Albanian Cup semi-final tie against Skënderbeu Korçë, as Laçi progressed to the final thanks to the away goal rule.{{cite news|url=http://www.intv.al/sports/item/5217-kukesi-laci-serish-ne-finale-te-kupes-per-te-dytin-vit-radhazi|title=Kukesi-Laçi sërish në finale të Kupës për të dytin vit radhazi|trans-title=Kukesi-Laçi again on the final for the second consecutive year|publisher=Intv.al|language=Albanian|date=20 April 2016|access-date=20 April 2016}} However, in the final, Laçi was defeated 5–3 on penalties after the regular and extra time finished in a 1–1; Ćetković himself scored his team's second penalty shootout attempt.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/kukesi-fiton-kupen-e-shqiperise/|title=Kukesi fiton Kupën e Shqipërisë|trans-title=Kukësi wins Albanian Cup|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Andi Deçka|date=22 May 2016|access-date=23 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524065356/http://www.supersport.al/kukesi-fiton-kupen-e-shqiperise/|archive-date=24 May 2016}} He left the team in June.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/cetkovic-zyrtarisht-te-fk-sarajevo/|title=Cetkovic zyrtarisht te FK Sarajevo|trans-title=Ćetković officially at FK Sarajevo|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Olsi Karagjozi|date=14 June 2016|access-date=14 June 2016}}

On 14 June 2016, Ćetković signed with Sarajevo from Bosnia and Herzegovina.{{cite news|url=http://sportsport.ba/bh_fudbal/marko-cetkovic-potpisao-za-fk-sarajevo/197464|title=Marko Ćetković potpisao za FK Sarajevo!|trans-title=Marko Ćetković signs for FK Sarajevo|publisher=SuperSport.ba|language=Croatian|date=14 June 2016|access-date=14 June 2016}} On 6 August 2016 he scored a goal in a 1–1 tie against Čelik Zenica.{{cite news|url=https://www.vecernji.ba/sport/celik-i-sarajevo-podijelili-bodove-na-bilinom-polju-1104597|agency=Večernji list|title=Čelik i Sarajevo podijelili bodove na Bilinom polju|language=Croatian|date=6 August 2016|access-date=2 July 2019}} On 10 January 2017, it was announced that he terminated his contract with Sarajevo.{{cite news|url=https://sportsport.ba/fudbal/zvanicno-cetkovic-i-sarajevo-raskinuli-saradnju/220602|author=E. Škorić|title=Zvanično: Ćetković i Sarajevo raskinuli saradnju|language=Bosnian|date=10 January 2017|access-date=2 July 2019}}

On 12 January 2017, Ćetković returned in Albanian Superliga by signing a six-month contract with Partizani Tirana, taking squad number 21 for the second part of 2016–17 season.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/64435-2/|title=Zyrtare, Cetkovic firmos me Partizanin|trans-title=Official, Ćetković signs with Partizani|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Adi Metaliu|date=12 January 2017|access-date=12 January 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.panorama.com.al/sport/starova-gjen-me-ne-fund-fantazistin-cetkovic-prezantohet-te-partizani/|title=Starova gjen më në fund fantazistin, Cetkoviç prezantohet te Partizani|trans-title=Starova finally finds the playmaker, Ćetković presented at Partizani|publisher=Panorama Sport|language=Albanian|date=12 January 2017|access-date=12 January 2017}}

He made his first appearance for the club came on 28 January in the matchday 19, starting in a 2–0 defeat at Luftëtari Gjirokastër.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/luftetari-cfare-leksioni-partizanit/|title=Luftëtari, çfarë leksioni Partizanit|trans-title=Luftëtari, what a lecture to Partizani|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Olsi Karagjozi|date=28 January 2017|access-date=8 July 2017}} His first and only goal of the season would come on penultimate week of the season where Partizani defeated Korabi Peshkopi 3–0.{{cite news|url=http://top-channel.tv/lajme/artikull.php?id=355639|title=Partizani mposht pa probleme Korabin|trans-title=Partizani defeats without problems Korabi|publisher=Top Channel Albania|language=Albanian|date=21 May 2017|access-date=8 July 2017}} He played 16 league matches until the end of the season as Partizani were runner-up in the Albanian Superliga, losing the championship to Kukësi for only three points.{{cite news|url=http://www.supersport.al/partizani-i-dyti-barazoi-me-skenderbeun/|title=Partizani i dyti, barazoi 2-2 me Skënderbeun|trans-title=Partizani second, equates 2-2 with Skënderbeu|publisher=SuperSport Albania|language=Albanian|author=Andi Deçka|date=27 May 2017|access-date=18 June 2017}}

On 12 June 2017, Ćetković left Partizani after deciding not to extend his contract, returning in Montenegro after 10 years.{{cite news|url=http://tiranapost.al/cetkovic-largohet-zyrtarisht-nga-partizani/|title=Çetkoviç largohet zyrtarisht nga Partizani|trans-title=Ćetković officially leaves Partizani|work=Tirana Post|language=Albanian|date=13 June 2017|access-date=8 July 2017}}

Only one day later, Ćetković returned to his birth country to sign with Mladost Podgorica, returning to the club after 12 years.{{cite news|url=http://sportekspres.com/cetkovic-gjen-ekip-ne-mal-te-zi-pas-largimit-nga-partizani/|title=Cetkoviç gjen ekip në Mal të Zi pas largimit nga Partizani|trans-title=Ćetković finds team in Montenegro after the departure from Partizani|publisher=Sport Ekspres|language=Albanian|date=13 June 2017|access-date=8 July 2017}}

On 13 June 2018 Ćetković signed a one-year contract with Sutjeska Nikšić.[http://www.onogost.me/sport/fudbal/marko-cetkovic-potpisao-za-sutjesku] Onogost.me: Marko Ćetković potpisao za Sutjesku {{in lang|sr}}. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018. At the end of the 2018-19 season, he was nominated as one of the three best midfielders in the league by the Trade Union of Professional Football Players of Montenegro.{{cite news|url=https://www.vijesti.me/sport/fudbal/sest-igraca-buducnosti-u-najboljem-timu-sezone-trojica-iz-sutjeske|newspaper=Vijesti|title=Šest igrača Budućnosti u najboljem timu sezone, trojica iz Sutjeske|language=Serbian|date=27 May 2019|access-date=2 July 2019}}

On 12 June 2021 Cetkovic signed a contract with Mornar, new club in Montenegro first football league.

Ćetković's first international appearance was for Serbia and Montenegro U17; he debuted on 24 March 2003 against Finland for the second qualifying round of the 2004 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, which finished in a 1–1 draw.{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=67674/profile/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624071037/http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=67674/profile/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 June 2013|title=UEFA profile|publisher=UEFA|date=17 April 2016|access-date=17 April 2016}} Following that, Ćetković made another two appearances, scoring once in the process. Ćetković continued to play for Montenegro U21,{{cite news| url = http://fscg.co.me/index.php?option=com_joomleague&view=player&p=24&tid=36&pid=309&Itemid=494 | publisher = Football Association of Montenegro | title = Marko Ćetković | work = T-Com 1.CFL 2009/10. | access-date = 10 October 2010}} making nine appearances from when Montenegro declared independence from Serbia.

On 17 November 2010, Ćetković made his debut with the senior side during the friendly match against Azerbaijan, appearing in the last 15 minutes of the 2–0 home win.{{cite news | url = http://fscg.co.me/201011171479/Vijesti-Selekcije/pobjeda-za-kraj-uspjene-godine.html | title = Pobjeda za kraj uspješne godine |trans-title=win for the end of a successful year | language = Serbian | date = 17 November 2010 | access-date = 18 November 2010 | publisher = fscg.co.me}}

He made his competitive debut for Montenegro on 11 October 2011 in the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying match against Switzerland, playing full-90 minutes in a 2–0 away loss.{{cite news|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/10/11/europe/european-championship-qualification/switzerland/montenegro/922684/|title=Switzerland vs. Montenegro 2 – 0|publisher=Soccerway|date=11 October 2011|access-date=17 April 2016}}

Ćetković was called up again in the senior side by its new coach Branko Brnović for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying play-off tie against Czech Republic. In the first leg at Generali Arena on 11 November 2011, Ćetković was even in the bench with the match finishing in a 2–0 loss for Ćetković's side.{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0254-0d7d23e889ac-03200203aa14-1000--two-goal-czech-republic-lead-montenegro/|title=Two-goal Czech Republic lead Montenegro|publisher=UEFA|author=Ian Holyman|date=11 November 2013|access-date=17 April 2016}} In the returning leg four days later, he was on the bench but still unable to make his debut with Montenegro who was defeated 1–0 at home and was kicked out with the aggregate 3–0.{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0253-0d7d259f323d-e935f89eabc4-1000--czech-cheer-as-jiracek-ends-montenegro-bid/|title=Czech cheer as Jiráček ends Montenegro bid|publisher=UEFA|author=Aleksandar Radović|date=15 November 2013|access-date=17 April 2016}}

On 17 November 2013, he scored his first goal for the Montenegro national team in a friendly against Luxembourg.{{cite news|url=http://fscg.me/selekcije-2/7283-sokoli-ubjedljivi-u-luksemburgu|title=Fudbalski Savez Crne Gore: Sokolovi ubjedljivi u Luksemburgu|trans-title=Football Association of Montenegro: Falcons convinced for Luxembourg|publisher=FSCG.me|language=Serbian|date=17 November 2013|access-date=17 April 2016}}

His brother Đorđije is also a Montenegro international who has been capped 7 times by the national team, and his uncle is former Yugoslavia international footballer Predrag Mijatović. He once stated that he loved basketball and that he would have loved to play basketball if he were taller.{{cite web|url=https://www.mozzartsport.com/fudbal/vesti/pet-na-pet-marko-cetkovic-koliko-das-toliko-ti-se-vrati/318202|title=PET NA PET – Marko Ćetković: Koliko daš, toliko ti se vrati!|work=MOZZART Sport|language=Serbian|date=1 February 2019|access-date=2 July 2019}}

{{updated|13 January 2021}}{{cite news|url=http://www.scoresway.com/?sport=soccer&page=player&id=45542|title=Profile and stats|publisher=Scoresway|date=17 April 2016|access-date=17 April 2016}}

{{updated|17 April 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=24737|title=Marko Ćetković – national football team player|publisher=EU-Football.info|date=5 April 2016|access-date=5 April 2016}}

:As of match played 14 June 2016. Montenegro score listed first, score column indicates score after each Ćetković goal.

;Zeta

• Montenegrin First League: 2006–07

;Partizan

• Serbian SuperLiga: 2007–08
• Serbian Cup: 2007–08

;Mogren

• Montenegrin First League: 2008–09, 2010–11

;Laçi

• Albanian Cup: 2014–15
• Albanian Supercup: 2015

;Mladost Podgorica

• Montenegrin Cup: 2017–18

;Sutjeska

• Montenegrin First League: 2018–19

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