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Starter in rookie La Liga campaign Babic scored three goals and kept four clean sheets in 34 appearances (33 starts) in central defense for Almeria this season.

Impact Babic was a constant in Almeria's back line alongside Rodrigo Ely in what was his first real campaign in La Liga, and the 27-year-old should continue as the preferred option in central defense next season.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances versus Mallorca Babic had one off-target shot, made six clearances and one interception and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Babic was a strong presence at the heart of the defense, clearing every ball that went onto his way and keeping opposing forwards at bay during the entire contest. With 29 clearances over his last four starts, the center-back's production will be key as his club tries to avoid relegation during this final stretch of the campaign.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Babic will be available for selection in Tuesday's clash against Elche after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Babic missed last weekend's defeat against Real Madrid due to a yellow card suspension, but he has started 27 of Almeria's 32 La Liga games this season and should be back in the XI to take on Elche Tuesday in central defense.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed yellow card Babic was handed a fifth yellow card during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Getafe, and will serve a one-match ban.

Impact Babic made a bad foul and was handed his fifth yellow card in 28 appearances. The defender has done well to stay out of trouble throughout most of the season, but finally earned a fifth yellow card. Babic will be suspended for a Saturday trip to Real Madrid.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Babic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Babic logged Almeria's second goal during the team's recent win. Surprisingly, he scored in each of the team's first two games this April. Babic had logged only one goal from August to March.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Babic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Babic scored the second goal of the season. The defender has been very important for Almeria this season. He also has 23 starts and averages three clearances per game. He is likely to have a much bigger challenge versus Atletico Madrid in a fortnight.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booked in loss Babic recorded three tackles, one interception, four clearances, one shot off-target and was shown a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Babic racked up defensive stats Sunday, but his team still conceded two goals to third-placed Real Sociedad. The Serbian defender picked up a yellow card late in the game for a bad foul, his second booking of the season. Babic and Almeria face another difficult attack next Sunday, as fifth-placed Atletico Madrid come to town.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid start to season Babic has scored one goal and kept one clean sheet in 13 appearances (12 starts) to open the 2022/23 season with Almeria.

Impact Babic doesn't have great stats but did enough to make his national team debut in September and keep his place by the World Cup. He has an outside chance to start in any group stage games, though Stefan Mitrovic, Milos Veljkovic and Erhan Masovic are all likely ahead of him in Serbia's depth chart.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First goal in campaign Babic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Babic found the net with a header from a corner kick from Adrian Embarba. This is a huge confidence booster for the Serbian in his first season with Almeria. He now has a goal, 13 clearances, seven tackles (five won) and two blocks in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles won Babic registered three tackles (three won) with an interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Mallorca.

Impact Babic had a season high of tackles and tackles won along with his first interception of the season. He has been improving each game and becoming a valuable piece to Almeria's defense. Though the Serbian has yet to help the team get a clean sheet, he has recorded a total of 13 clearances, four tackles and three blocks on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE