Vasilije Novičić scouting report: captain at 18, top scorer, and a file on Europe’s radar
| Mevki | Defensive/Central Midfielder |
|---|---|
| Kulüp | FK IMT |
| Uyruk | Serbia |
| Yaş | 18 |
| Doğum | 07.05.2008 |
| Boy | 1.83 m |
| Ayak | Right |
| Piyasa Değeri | €4.0M |
| Sözleşme | 30.06.2027 |
| Rol | Box-to-Box Young Captain |
Overview
Vasilije Novičić, born 7 May 2008 in Kosovska Mitrovica, is a 1.83 m right-footed midfielder who joined IMT in August 2024. In 2025-26, at 18, he was both club captain and top scorer: 33 games, 8 goals, 4 assists, 2,860 minutes. Transfermarkt lists him as a defensive midfielder; on FotMob he sits in the top percentile band for goals, assists and rating among Superliga holding midfielders.
As of July 2026 the file is hot: Crvena Zvezda’s official bid was reported at €5M against IMT’s €7M ask, with a domestic-discount €4.5M + 25% sell-on formula also written up. Bayern, Arsenal, Leverkusen and Hoffenheim interest has been reported. Sporting director Predrag Govedarica: “We are close to a sale to one of the world’s best clubs.”
Roughly 15-17 games across Serbia’s U17-U19s. Eleven yellows mark the aggressive-intense side of the profile.
Transfer Status (July 2026)
| Party | Position |
|---|---|
| Crvena Zvezda | Official bid — €5M in the press; a €4.5M + 25% sell-on formula also reported |
| IMT | €7M ask; the sporting director says a sale to “one of the world’s best” is close |
| Europe | Bayern, Arsenal, Leverkusen, Hoffenheim interest reported |
The contract runs to 30 June 2027 — this summer is IMT’s last big price window.
| İstatistik | Değer | Persentil |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | 33 | — |
| Goals | 8 | 80 |
| Assists | 4 | — |
| Minutes | 2860 | — |
| Yellows | 11 | — |
Assessment
| Strengths | Development Areas |
|---|---|
| Captaincy at 18 — an exceptional leadership signal | 11 yellows — contact-dose calibration |
| 12 goal contributions from a holding role | No test above U19 international level yet |
| 2,860 minutes of physical durability proof | A single elite season — second-season confirmation pending |
| The 2027 contract pushes the seller to the table | Role clarity (6 or 8) untested at higher intensity |
Verdict
Captaincy + top-scorer output + full-load minutes at 18 is a rare signal cluster; Zvezda's bid and the 2027 contract compress the price window into this summer.
The €5-7M band is low-risk at Bundesliga/Premier League scale; waiting means a pricier second window, likely via Zvezda.
FAQ
Who is Vasilije Novičić?
A midfielder born 7 May 2008 in Kosovska Mitrovica; IMT’s captain and top scorer at 18 in 2025-26 (8 goals, 4 assists).
Which clubs are interested?
Crvena Zvezda made an official bid (€5M in the press); Bayern, Arsenal, Leverkusen and Hoffenheim interest has been reported.
What is IMT's ask?
€7M per the Serbian press, with a €4.5M + 25% sell-on formula floated for Zvezda.
Sources
GEGEN SCORE blends technical (20%), tactical (20%), mental (20%), physical (15%), potential (15%) and risk (10%, inverse-weighted) components into one editorial rating; it is a comparison tool, not a transfer decision by itself. Bio data verified against independent open sources. Last updated: 27 July 2026.
