Vukashin Latinovich (born September 14, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Greek Super League 2 club Ilioupoli.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vukashin Latinovich | ||
| Date of birth | September 14, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ilioupoli | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Milwaukee Kickers | |||
| 2014–2017 | FK Brodarac | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Milwaukee Panthers | 57 | (11) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019 | Chicago FC United | 9 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | New York City FC | 8 | (0) |
| 2023 | Levadia | 5 | (1) |
| 2023– | Ilioupolis | 17 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 June 2024 | |||
Club career
Born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Latinovich is the son of Rade, a former Marquette Golden Eagles player, and Biljana, a former professional women's handball player.[2] He began his career with the Milwaukee Kickers before joining the youth academy at FK Brodarac in Serbia.[2] After spending four seasons with Brodarac, Latinovich returned to the United States and began playing college soccer for the Milwaukee Panthers.[2] During his three seasons with the Panthers, Latinovich played in 57 games, scoring 11 goals.[3] While in college, Latinovich also spent a season with USL League Two club Chicago FC United, making his debut on May 28, 2019, against Flint City Bucks. He started and played the whole match as Chicago FC United won 5–0.[4]
New York City FC
On January 21, 2021, Latinovich was selected with the 71st overall pick by New York City FC in the MLS SuperDraft.[5] On April 15, 2021, after impressing during pre-season, Latinovich signed a professional contract with the club.[6]
On May 1, 2021, he made his Major League Soccer debut against the Philadelphia Union, coming on as a late substitute during a 2–0 victory.[7] His contract option was declined on November 15, 2022.[8]
FCI Levadia Tallinn
On January 26, 2023, he signed with FCI Levadia Tallinn in the Meistriliiga, the top flight of Estonian football.[9]
International career
While in Serbia, Latinovich was called up into the Serbia under-18 side.[2]
Career statistics
- As of match played May 30, 2021[10]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chicago FC United | 2019 | USL League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| New York City FC | 2021 | Major League Soccer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
Honors
New York City FC