Marko Jankovic Qarabag Scout Report
Marko Jankovic
Quick Answer
Marko Jankovic played for Partizan in Serbia and Beitar Jerusalem/Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel before joining Qarabag in 2022 — a 1.72m, left-footed, experienced Montenegro international midfielder. His biggest strength is the three league titles won with Qarabag and the tactical maturity gained from his Serbian and Israeli experience; the key watch point is sustaining physical tempo at 31.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Marko Jankovic |
| Date of birth | 9 July 1995 |
| Age | 31 |
| Place of birth | Cetinje, Montenegro |
| Nationality | Montenegro |
| Primary position | Central Midfield |
| Shirt number | 8 |
| Current club | Qarabag (2022 (from Hapoel Tel Aviv)) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2019 | Partizan | Serbia — 68 matches, 9 goals, Serbian league and cup double |
| 2019-2021 | SPAL | Italy Serie A — 12 matches |
| 2021-2022 | Beitar Jerusalem | Israel — 23 matches, 2 goals |
| 2022 | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Israel — 11 matches |
| 2022-present | Qarabag | Azerbaijan Premier League — 95 matches, 6 goals, three league titles |
Born in Cetinje, Jankovic came through Partizan’s academy and, after loan spells at OFK Beograd and Maribor, made 68 appearances for Partizan’s first team, winning the Serbian league and cup double. He transferred to SPAL in Italy in 2019, going on loan to Crotone. In 2021 he moved to Israel, playing for Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv. He joined Qarabag in 2022 and has made more than 95 appearances at the club, winning three league titles. He has played for Montenegro’s senior national team since 2016, reaching 59 caps and 1 goal.
Playing Style & Assessment
Jankovic offers a deep-lying playmaker profile that dictates tempo from deep, produces long and line-breaking passes with his left foot, and guides younger teammates with his experience.
Strengths
- Proven title-winning record — Three league titles with Qarabag and a domestic double with Partizan point to sustained top-level performance.
- Multi-country tactical maturity — Having played in the Serbian, Italian and Israeli leagues points to broad tactical experience.
- National-team leadership — 59 caps for Montenegro’s senior side point to extensive international experience.
Development Areas
- Age — At 31, managing physical tempo and recovery-run capacity is an area requiring careful attention.
- Limited goal/assist output — His attacking numbers have remained modest throughout his career relative to his midfield role.
- Limited minutes in Italy — His Serie A experience at SPAL is based on only 12 appearances.
Level Projection
Verdict: An experienced deep-lying playmaker with three league titles at Azerbaijan’s reigning champions; could be assessed as a rotation option or an experience-driven transfer for mid-to-upper table Süper Lig sides seeking build-up play and tempo control.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation |
| Primary role | Central Midfield |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Proven title-winning record |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | Assess if the price drops |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marko Jankovic? An experienced Montenegro international midfielder who played in Serbia and Israel before joining Qarabag in 2022.
What titles has Marko Jankovic won with Qarabag? He has won the Azerbaijan Premier League title three times with the club.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Marko Jankovic (footballer, born 1995)
- Soccerbase — Marko Jankovic statistics
- Footballtransfers.com — Marko Jankovic transfer data
