Which clubs did Milivoje Novaković play for?

SAK Klagenfurt (2000–2001), ASK Voitsberg (2001–2004), LASK Linz (2004–2005), SV Mattersburg (2004–2004), FC Lovech (2005–2006), 1. FC Köln (2006–2014), RB Omiya Ardija (2012–2013), Shimizu S-Pulse (2014–2014), Nagoya Grampus (2015–2015), NK Maribor (2016–present), NK Olimpija Ljubljana.

Where does Milivoje Novaković rank among Slovenia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Milivoje Novaković #12 of Slovenia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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12 / Slovenia · 2006–

Milivoje Novaković

LM dribblercreator

Goals · Slovenia

28 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1979

Clubs

1. FC Köln, RB Omiya Ardija, Shimizu S-Pulse

#12

Editorial rank of 33 for Slovenia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A prolific striker and cult hero, Novaković's clinical finishing and powerful presence led the line for Slovenia for many years. Career record: club career at 1. FC Köln, RB Omiya Ardija, Shimizu S-Pulse.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q213085

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Career record

2000–2001	SAK Klagenfurt
2001–2004	ASK Voitsberg
2004–2005	LASK Linz
2004–2004	SV Mattersburg
2005–2006	FC Lovech
2006–2014	1. FC Köln
2012–2013	RB Omiya Ardija
2014–2014	Shimizu S-Pulse
2015–2015	Nagoya Grampus
2016–today	NK Maribor
—	NK Olimpija Ljubljana
Slovenia	28 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Slovenia checked 4 October 2026

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Around Novaković in the almanac

One rank above: Marko Elsner at #11.

One rank below: Robert Koren at #13.

Slovenia's editorial top five: Jan Oblak · Samir Handanović · Branko Oblak · Zlatko Zahovič · Josip Iličić.

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