Aleksandar Kolarov

Who is Aleksandar Kolarov?

Aleksandar Kolarov is a Serbian professional footballer who plays for English club Manchester City and the Serbian national team. Although primarily a left back, Kolarov can also operate anywhere along the left flank and is known for his overlapping runs on the wing and his ball striking ability. He was named Serbian Player of the Year in 2011.

Kolarov began his career at Red Star Belgrade, but he did not break through and moved onto Čukarički in 2004. Two years later he joined OFK Beograd before moving abroad for the first time by signing for Lazio of Serie A, where he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in 2009. In 2010 he joined Manchester City, and has won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup.

He made his senior international debut for Serbia in 2008 and has since earned 50 caps. Kolarov was part of their squads for the 2008 Olympics and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.