Ivan Pavlić
Dutch footballer
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Ivan Pavlić (born 10 November 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Belgian Pro League club Union SG.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 November 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands[1] | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Union SG | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Excelsior | |||
| Smitshoek | |||
| 2015–2016 | Spartaan'20 | ||
| 2016–2021 | Royal Antwerp | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021 | Royal Antwerp | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Académica | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Estoril | 5 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Paços de Ferreira | 36 | (2) |
| 2025– | Union SG | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 December 2025 | |||
Club career
Pavlić was born in Rotterdam to Serbian parents, and started his career with Excelsior and Smitshoek, before joining amateur side Spartaan'20.[1] At the age of fourteen, he moved to Belgium to sign for Royal Antwerp.[3] While at Antwerp, he was named twice on the bench in the UEFA Europa League.[4]
After five years in Antwerp, Pavlić failed to agree a new deal, and was allowed to leave the club.[1] He moved abroad again, this time to Portugal, signing with Académica.[5]
In July 2022, Pavlić signed a two-year contract with Primeira Liga side Estoril, initially joining the club's U23s.[6] On 31 January 2024, Pavlić's contract was terminated by mutual agreement.[7]
On 3 September 2025, Pavlić joined Belgian champions Union SG on a four-season contract.[8]
International career
Pavlić remains eligible to represent the Netherlands, Belgium and Serbia at international level. He has stated his intention to play for Serbia.[1]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 20 December 2025.[9]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup[a] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Académica | 2021–22 | Liga Portugal 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Estoril Praia | 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| Paços de Ferreira | 2024–25 | Liga Portugal 2 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2[b] | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26 | Liga Portugal 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 36 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||||
| Union SG | 2025–26 | Belgian Pro League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 47 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 0 | ||
- Notes
- Includes Taça da Liga
- Appearances in promotion play-offs
