Nikola Šipčić
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikola Šipčić[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1995[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Priboj, FR Yugoslavia[1] | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Centre-back[1] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Asteras Tripolis | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| FAP | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | FAP | ||
| 2014 | OFK Beograd | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Žarkovo | 46 | (3) |
| 2016–2019 | Rad | 62 | (3) |
| 2019–2025 | Tenerife | 138 | (5) |
| 2024–2025 | → Cartagena (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2025– | Asteras Tripolis | 9 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Montenegro | 21 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 November 2025 | |||
Nikola Šipčić (Montenegrin: Никола Шипчић; born 17 May 1995) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a defender for Greek Super League club Asteras Tripolis and the Montenegro national team.
Early career
Born in Priboj,[2] Šipčić started his career at the local club FAP. Playing as a senior, Šipčić appeared in the Drina Zone League as a bonus player until the end of 2013, when he left the club.[3] At the beginning of 2014, Šipčić joined Serbian SuperLiga side OFK Beograd and passed the winter break off-season with the first team.[4] After the end of 2013–14 Serbian SuperLiga season, when he overgrown youth selection, Šipčić left the club without official caps.[2]
Rad
In summer 2014, Šipčić joined Rad reserves, Žarkovo. He stayed with the club for two seasons, scoring three goals on 46 matches in the Serbian League Belgrade.[2] In summer 2016, Šipčić promoted in the first team and signed a three-year professional contract with Rad.[5] He made his SuperLiga for Rad in 18 fixture match of the 2016–17 Serbian SuperLiga season against Radnički Niš, replacing injured Stevan Bates.[6] Previously, he made an official debut for the club in a Serbian Cup match against Mladost Lučani, played on 26 October 2016.[7] Through the first season in professional football, Šipčić made 4 competitive matches at total.[8] During the 2017–18 Serbian SuperLiga campaign,[9] Šipčić was also a part of the first squad under coaches Gordan Petrić, Slađan Nikolić and Zoran Milinković, making 25 appearances in both domestic competitions.[8] In summer 2018, Šipčić extended his contract with Rad on a three-year deal until June 2021.[10] Šipčić noted his first goal for Rad in 3rd fixture match of the 2018–19 Serbian SuperLiga campaign, scoring in 2–1 away victory over Vojvodina on 5 August 2018.[11]
Tenerife
On 30 July 2019, Šipčić moved abroad and signed a three-year deal with Spanish Segunda División side CD Tenerife.[12] On 21 July 2023, he renewed his contract until 2027,[13]
On 7 July 2024, Šipčić was loaned to fellow second division side FC Cartagena, for one year.[14]