SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

LJUBOMIR FEJSA
LJUBOMIR FEJSA
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Number
#7
Nationality
Serbia Montenegro
Team
BENFICA (Portugal)
Coach
RUI VITORIA
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 2 6 6 6 3 2 31 1.6 £1.9M

Player: Ljubomir Fejsa

  • Full name: Ljubomir Fejsa
  • Date of birth: September 2, 1988
  • Place of birth: Kljajićevo, SFR Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
  • Nationality: Serbian
  • Position: Defensive midfielder
  • Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career highlights:

  • Early career: Came through the youth system at FK Hajduk Kula and started professional senior career at FK Obilić and later plays for Vojvodina and Partizan (Serbia).
  • Benfica (Portugal): Joined SL Benfica in August 2010. Became an important defensive midfield presence for Benfica, known for breaking up play, tactical discipline and strong passing. Won multiple Primeira Liga titles and domestic cups with Benfica, and appeared in UEFA Champions League campaigns.
  • Other clubs: After Benfica, Fejsa had spells at Olympiacos (Greece), Getafe (loan, Spain), and later returned to Serbia and other clubs before retiring.

International career:

  • Represented Serbia at youth levels and earned caps for the senior Serbia national team, participating in qualifying campaigns and friendlies.

Playing style and reputation:

  • Primarily a defensive (holding) midfielder noted for strong tackling, stamina, positional sense and ability to protect the back four.
  • Valued for consistency and team-first mentality rather than flashy attacking statistics.

Honours (selected):

  • Primeira Liga titles with Benfica
  • Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga victories with Benfica
  • Greek Super League title with Olympiacos

Note: Ljubomir Fejsa is Serbian (formerly from the Serbia and Montenegro era). The above summarises his career highlights and role while at Benfica and beyond.