Lazar Samardzic, born on 24 February 2002 in Germany, is a 22 year old crafty midfielder with a knack for playing as a central attacking midfielder. Currently on the books of Atalanta, he bears the weight of the number 24 jersey. His height is recorded as 5ft 9in (1.77m) and he weighs in at 11st 11lb (75kg). Aside from club football, Samardžić has earned international recognition by attiring himself in the vibrant colours of the Serbian national team.
As per Transfermarkt, his current market value stands approximately at £17 million. His existing contract with Atalanta is scheduled for expiry on 30 June 2025, with 9 months remaining.
Samardžić's journey in professional football can be traced back to July 2009, when he joined Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga as a fledgling trainee. The 2019-2020 season at Hertha BSC in Germany proved fruitful for the young talent as he made his debut, participating in three major league matches.
In September 2020, Samardžić moved through the ranks, making the switch from Hertha BSC in 2. Bundesliga to Bundesliga bigwigs RB Leipzig for an undisclosed fee. He made seven first team appearances for Leipzig during the 2020-2021 season.
Udinese, a well-known contender in Italy's Serie A, became his next destination in August 2021. The transfer deal set Udinese back around £2.7 million. During his time at Udinese, Samardzic was particularly impressive, appearing in 22 league matches and finding the net twice in the 2021 - 2022 season. His performance only improved in the following seasons, making 37 appearances and scoring 5 goals in the 2022 - 2023 season, and registering 34 appearances with 6 goals in the 2023 - 2024 season.
His journey in Italy advanced further as he was loaned to fellow Serie A club Atalanta in August 2024. In the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season, Samardžić has made remarkable progress having made six appearances and scoring once.
Beyond his domestic success, his international career features participation in Euro 2024 for Serbia, contributing one start and one substitute appearance. This is in addition to his play in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for Serbia, with three appearances as a substitute, and in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Serbia with four starts. Most recently, he represented Atalanta in the prestigious Champions League 2024 - 2025 with one start and two appearances as a substitute.
