Alexandar Popović (, ; born 7 September 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for A-League Men club Sydney FC and Australia under-23 national team.
Club career Adelaide United Popović began his professional career at Adelaide United. He signed a scholarship contract prior to the 2021–22 season. Popović's highlights at the club mostly come against Western Sydney; his A-League Men debut on 16 March 2022, his first start only four days later on the 20th, and his first professional goal on 18 February 2023. Popović was selected in an A-League All Stars squad which would face Barcelona in an exhibition match in 2022. He was substituted on for Rhyan Grant in the 85th minute of play.
Gwangju FC During the January transfer window of 2024, Adelaide United announced the sale of Popović to K League 1 club Gwangju.
Sydney FC On 18 September 2024, Popović joined Sydney FC ahead of the 2024–25 A-League season on a loan deal until January. His debut for the club came the next day in a 5–0 win over Hong Kong Premier League side Eastern in the AFC Champions League Two. After impressing during his loan spell, he joined the Sky Blues on a permanent basis, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract, after Sydney agreed to terms with Gwangju.
On 17 February 2026, Popović scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw with Auckland FC.
International career Popović was named in Tony Vidmar's Olyroos squad for a pair of friendly matches against Qatar and Saudi Arabia in November 2023.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAdelaide United2021–22A-League Men10000—1002022–23A-League Men18130—2112023–24A-League Men12120—141Total4025000452Gwangju2024K League 110020—120Sydney FC (loan)2024–25A-League Men1100050160Sydney FC2024–25A-League Men500020702025–26A-League Men19330—223Total3533070453Career total855100701025
Honours Australia U23 WAFF U-23 Championship: runner-up 2024
Individual A-Leagues All Stars Game: 2022
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