Jovan Marinković scouting report: the captain who rose from the lower leagues to anchor the defence
| Mevki | Centre-Back / Right-Back |
|---|---|
| Kulüp | FK Novi Pazar |
| Uyruk | Serbia |
| Yaş | 29 |
| Doğum | 12.09.1996 |
| Boy | 1.86 m |
| Piyasa Değeri | ~€300-480K (sources differ) |
| Sözleşme | 30.06.2027 |
| Rol | Captain / Consistency CB |
Overview
Jovan Marinković, born 12 September 1996 in Niš, is a 1.86 m centre-back and Novi Pazar’s captain. A late-rise story through BSK Borča, Javor, Bačka Palanka and Napredak, a brief Saudi parenthesis (Al Khalidiyah), then Pazar in June 2025 — where he immediately anchored the defence: ~35 games, 2 goals, and a 7.4-rated 2026-27 start.
The experienced partner beside young star Hadžimujović; versatile across centre-back, right-back and the No.6 spot. No caps. A one-week injury record in October 2025.
Data and Assessment
| İstatistik | Değer | Persentil |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 apps (approx) | 35 | — |
| Goals | 2 | — |
| 2026-27 rating | 7.4 | 74 |
| Strengths | Development Areas |
|---|---|
| Captaincy + full-season stability | One big season at 29 — a late sample |
| Three-position defensive flexibility | The international radar never opened |
Verdict
The internal value (captaincy plus the Hadžimujović partnership) exceeds the transfer value; for external buyers a mid-age, mid-band file.
Discussed only on a low fee for a domestic short-term CB need.
FAQ
Who is Jovan Marinković?
A centre-back born 12 September 1996 in Niš; joined Novi Pazar in June 2025 and became captain.
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.
