The Nemanja Gudelj Chronicle
An analytical exploration of Nemanja Gudelj's career trajectory, from his formative years in the Netherlands to his impactful roles at Sevilla and the Serbian national team.
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Player Profile
Personal Details
Full Name: Nemanja Gudelj
Date of Birth: 16 November 1991 (Age 33)
Place of Birth: Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Key Attributes
Primary Position: Defensive Midfielder
Secondary Position: Centre-back
Current Club: Sevilla FC
Jersey Number: 6
Captaincy: Nemanja Gudelj serves as a key leader, often wearing the captain's armband for Sevilla.
Club Trajectory
NAC Breda (2009โ2013)
Gudelj commenced his professional career with NAC Breda, signing his first contract in 2009. Despite initial bench appearances, he established himself as a key player, accumulating 79 league appearances and scoring 8 goals during his tenure.
AZ Alkmaar (2013โ2015)
A significant move to AZ Alkmaar saw Gudelj develop further, featuring in 61 league matches and demonstrating notable goal-scoring form with 16 goals. This period marked his emergence as a potent force in midfield.
Ajax (2015โ2017)
Joining the prestigious AFC Ajax, Gudelj made 40 appearances, contributing 6 goals. His time at Ajax also saw him involved in European competitions, though his motivation was reportedly questioned, leading to his removal from the first team selection in late 2016.
Tianjin TEDA (2017)
Gudelj embarked on an Asian adventure with Tianjin TEDA, playing 19 league games and scoring once. This move represented a new chapter in his career, exploring football outside of Europe.
Guangzhou Evergrande (2018)
He transferred to Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, making 11 appearances and scoring 2 goals. His spell was brief, as he was later excluded from the first-team squad due to foreign player limitations.
Sporting CP (Loan) (2018โ2019)
A loan spell at Sporting CP provided continued experience in a competitive European league. Gudelj featured in 27 league matches, scoring 1 goal, and was part of the squad that won the Taรงa de Portugal and Taรงa da Liga.
Sevilla FC (2019โPresent)
Since joining Sevilla FC in 2019, Gudelj has become a cornerstone of the team. He has amassed over 169 league appearances, scoring 5 goals, and has been instrumental in the club's significant European successes, including two UEFA Europa League titles.
National Representation
Youth and Senior Career
Gudelj represented Serbia at the U21 level, earning 15 caps and scoring 2 goals. He made his senior debut for the Serbia national team in 2014 and has since become a regular fixture, accumulating 71 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Tournament Participation
His international career includes participation in major tournaments, notably the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024. Gudelj has consistently contributed to the national team's campaigns, showcasing his experience and leadership on the international stage.
Comprehensive Statistics
Career Overview
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of Nemanja Gudelj's career statistics across various clubs and competitions, highlighting his appearances and goal contributions throughout his professional journey.
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| NAC Breda | 2009โ10 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ | 0 | 0 | โ | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010โ11 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | 33 | 2 | |||||
| 2011โ12 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | 17 | 1 | |||||
| 2012โ13 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | 37 | 5 | |||||
| Total | 79 | 8 | 8 | 0 | โ | 0 | 0 | โ | 87 | 8 | ||||
| AZ | 2013โ14 | Eredivisie | 29 | 5 | 5 | 0 | โ | 14[c] | 1 | 5[d] | 1 | 53 | 7 | |
| 2014โ15 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 1 | โ | โ | โ | 36 | 12 | |||||
| Total | 61 | 16 | 9 | 1 | โ | 14 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 89 | 19 | |||
| Ajax | 2015โ16 | Eredivisie | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | โ | 10[e] | 1 | โ | 46 | 5 | ||
| 2016โ17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | โ | 7[f] | 0 | โ | 13 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 40 | 6 | 2 | 0 | โ | 17 | 1 | โ | 59 | 7 | ||||
| Tianjin TEDA | 2017 | Chinese Super League | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | 20 | 1 | |||
| Guangzhou Evergrande | 2018 | Chinese Super League | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | โ | 6[g] | 1 | 1[h] | 0 | 18 | 3 | |
| Sporting CP (loan) | 2018โ19 | Primeira Liga | 27 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | โ | 43 | 1 | |
| Sevilla | 2019โ20 | La Liga | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | โ | 10[c] | 0 | โ | 38 | 0 | ||
| 2020โ21 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 0 | โ | 7[i] | 0 | 1[j] | 0 | 44 | 0 | |||
| 2021โ22 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | โ | 3[c] | 0 | โ | 28 | 0 | ||||
| 2022โ23 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 0 | โ | 14[k] | 1 | โ | 53 | 4 | ||||
| 2023โ24 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | โ | 6[i] | 2 | 1[j] | 0 | 30 | 3 | |||
| 2024โ25 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | 31 | 1 | |||||
| 2025โ26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ | โ | โ | 7 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 169 | 5 | 20 | 0 | โ | 40 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 231 | 8 | |||
| Career total | 406 | 39 | 47 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 82 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 547 | 47 | ||
Accolades and Trophies
Chinese FA Super Cup
Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao: 2018
Portuguese Cups
Sporting CP: Taรงa de Portugal (2018โ19), Taรงa da Liga (2018โ19)
European Success
Sevilla FC: UEFA Europa League (2019โ20, 2022โ23)
Personal Insights
Family Background
Nemanja Gudelj hails from a footballing family. He is the son of former player Nebojลกa Gudelj and the older brother of Dragiลกa Gudelj, who also plays professionally. This familial connection to the sport has undoubtedly shaped his career.
Marital Union
In August 2023, Nemanja Gudelj entered into marriage with Anastasija Raลพnatoviฤ in a private ceremony. His wife is known for her family connections within Serbian culture.
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References
References
- One appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield, four appearances and one goal in Eredivisie Europa League play-offs
- Two appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, eight appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in AFC Champions League
- Appearance in Chinese FA Super Cup
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