Lazar Samardzic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores winner off bench Samardzic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Bologna.

Impact Samardzic missed out on a starting role to Mario Pasalic but made an immediate impact after coming off the bench with the game still goalless and Atalanta struggling to create. The midfielder rescued one of the team's poorest performances in recent memory, scoring the winner with his only shot of the game from long-range. He did not start either of Atalanta's first two league games but was in the lineup for both legs of the Conference League qualification playoffs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Decent display in Fiorentina match Samardzic recorded three shots (two on goal), one interception and one chance created and drew one foul in Friday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Samardzic got the call over Charles De Ketelaere, starting his first games since mid-January, and was pretty threatening on offense. He has continued to be used mostly as a second fiddle in his second season at Atalanta, although he occasionally showed some flashes. He finished up with six goals, one assist, 38 shots (17 on target) and 85 crosses (26 accurate) in 36 displays (13 starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sound cameo versus Cagliari Samardzic created two scoring chances and recorded four crosses (two accurate), one tackle (one won) and one corner in 13 minutes in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Cagliari.

Impact Samardzic tried to provide a spark late in the game and put up good numbers, but Atalanta didn't find the equalizer. He continues to operate behind Charles De Ketelaere. He has scored once and logged three shots (two on target), two chances created and five crosses (two accurate) in his last five displays (one start).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the target against Bayern Munich Samardzic scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and 12 passes in 33 minutes in Wednesday's 4-1 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Samardzic came off the bench as Charles De Ketelaere returned to the XI following an injury and punched it in with a header attacking the far post on a corner kick. He has scored three of his seven seasonal goals in the last seven matches. posting 14 shots (seven on target), nine chances created and 27 crosses during that stretch. His minutes are bound to decrease with the start now healthy.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Strong service volume Samardzic recorded one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Samardzic had nine crosses and eight corners but only three of his crosses were considered accurate in the 2-2 draw. The midfielder will need to be more efficient for Atalanta to break Bayern Munich in the UCL Round of 16 first leg. Bayern only allowed eight goals in their eight UCL group stage games.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winning penalty Samardzic scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Samardzic would come up with a massive goal Wednesday after the club earned a late penalty, scoring from the spot in extra time to send his club to the knockout stages on the final kick of the game. This gives him consecutive games with a goal after scoring off the bench in league play against Napoli. That said, he is now up to three goals in UCL play this campaign.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta coach celebrates 'unforgettable night' after late drama seals Champions League comeback

Two red cards, a VAR overturn and a decisive converted penalty with the last kick of the game

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Champions League: Vinicius helps Real Madrid advance, PSG and Atalanta also through

Vinícius Júnior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Scores game-winning goal Samardzic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Napoli.

Impact Samardzic's second half headed effort Sunday gave Atalanta a 2-1 edge and proved decisive in their victory over Napoli. The attacker entered the fray to begin the second half and protected his backline with two tackles (two won), two interceptions and two clearances. Samardzic's goal breaks a goal drought stretching across 13 appearances (four starts) in all competitions dating back to Nov. 2025.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Malen's priceless double keeps Roma in touch with Serie A pack

Donyell Malen has scored a priceless double and Roma has beaten Cagliari 2-0 to stay in touch with the leading pack at the top of Serie A

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Logs five crosses in loss Samardzic had two off-target shots, created two chances, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League loss against Union...

Impact Samardzic was one of the few Atalanta players who consistently tried to push the game forward, drifting into advanced pockets to fire from distance and supply service even as the attack stalled. The playmaker will hope this performance leads to more consistent playing time during upcoming games as he rarely plays more than 20 minutes when he takes the pitch and was an unused sub in each of the last two league games.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses in Sassuolo bout Samardzic had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), one interception and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Samardzic got the nod over Charles De Ketelaere after hitting the net midweek, but he couldn't replicate his previous performance. He has notched exactly four in four of his last five displays (four total accurate) despite his spotty playing time, adding five shots (three on target), five chances created and 11 corners.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores last-minute winner Samardzic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Marseille.

Impact Samardzic decided the game in the 89th minute, curling a left-footed shot past Geronimo Rulli from outside the box after a controversial sequence in the other box a few seconds earlier that left the Marseille players exposed late in the game. His vision and precision turned a defensive grind into three points after coming off the bench. Samardzic has now scored two goals in four appearances off the bench in the Champions League, possibly convincing coach Ivan Juric to give him a chance in the starting XI next time.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Udinese tilt Samardzic created two scoring chances and generated four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Udinese.

Impact Samardzic drew his first start over Charles De Ketelaere in a month and was one of the few bright spots for his side in the narrow loss, leading it in key passes and deliveries. He has tallied four crosses and at least one key pass and two corners in three consecutive displays despite coming off the bench in his previous two.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 1-1 draw Samardzic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Samardzic has started three Serie A games in a row and scored his first league goal of the season. He scored as a substitute in the Champions League against Club Brugge. He scored from his only shot of the game but also created two chances, including taking three corners. He is now Atalanta's main set piece taker this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta 1-1 Como: Depleted Dea maintain unbeaten Serie A start Lazar Samardzic and Maximo Perrone scored at either end in the first half as neighbours Atalanta and Como drew 1-1 in Bergamo.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Inter Milan shares Serie A lead after beating Cremonese

Lautaro Martinez has moved into the top five on Inter Milan’s all-time scoring list

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Converts spot kick Samardzic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Club Brugge.

Impact Samardzic equalized by converting a spot kick in the 74th minute. He also created two chances and contributed defensively with two tackles and a clearance. He has come off the bench in both the Champions League games.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Juventus bout Samardzic created three scoring chances and had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Samardiz led his team in three offensive categories while filling in for Charles De Ketelaere again, recording season highs across the board primarily thanks to a few accurate set pieces. The two played together for about 15 minutes. He'll split duties also with Kamaldeen Sulemana and Ademola Lookma in the next few matches.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in starting role Samardzic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Torino.

Impact The midfielder got in the starting lineup for this game and delivered with an important assist as part of Atalanta's three-goal effort. Samardzic is likely to get the nod in the starting lineup again Saturday when his side squares off with Juventus.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances against Genoa Samardzic won two of two tackles and generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Genoa.

Impact Samardzic drew his first start since February and was by far the best creator in his team, setting a new season high in key passes, but wasn't directly involved in any of the three goals. He was deployed over Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman. He has totaled three shots (one on target), six key passes, four crosses 8zero accurate) and three corners in his last five showings.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Como Samardzic won two of four tackles and registered one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Como.

Impact Samardzic drew his third start in a row, this time over Charles De Ketelaere, for the first in the season and played the whole game but put up worse numbers than in previous fixtures. He appears to have won over the coach but faces stiff competition. He has notched four shots (two on target), nine key passes, 13 crosses (two accurate) and 11 corners in the last five matches.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Como Samardzic won two of four tackles and registered one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Como.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses as a sub Samardzic recorded one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Samardzic made his ninth substitute appearance in a row and made four crosses in his 28 minutes. This was the third game in a row where he has attempted a minimum of three crosses and it is his second game in a row taking three corners.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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