Stefan Lončar


Stefan Lončar is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Croatian club Istra 1961, on loan from Spanish club Deportivo Alavés.

Club career

Sutjeska

Lončar made his professional debut with hometown team Sutjeska. In September 2016, he joined Serbian team FK Rad on the last day of the summer transfer window. After six months at Rad, Lončar didn't play a game and returned to Sutjeska. After two more seasons at Sutjeska, he was recognized as the best player of the Montenegrin First League in 2018.

Alavés

Loan to Istra 1961

On 20 January 2019, it was announced that Lončar signed a contract with Spanish club Alavés, lasting until the summer of 2021. Upon signing, he was immediately sent on a one-season loan to Croatian club Istra 1961, whose ownership was bought by Alavés in the summer of 2018. On 29 September 2019, he scored his first goal for Istra in a 1-1 tie with Hajduk Split.

International career

On May 28, 2018, Lončar made his international debut for Montenegro in an exhibition match Bosnia and Herzegovina which ended in a 0-0 tie.