Goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies aged 26

He had spells at Aston Villa, Wolves and Birmingham City.

Matija Sarkic
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 15th Jun 2024

Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the age of 26.

In a statement, Millwall said they were completely devastated to announce the news.

A cause of death has not been revealed.

Sarkic was the Lions' number one goalkeeper. He made 33 appearances for the club after joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.

Matija also gained eight caps representing Montenegro in international football.

Matija Sarkic's career

Matija Sarkic was born in Grimsby. The 26 year old began his career with Anderlecht, before making a move to England.

He then joined Aston Villa and went on loan to Wigan Athletic, Havant and Waterlooville and Livingston.

In 2020 he secured a permanent move to Wolves, where he also had loan spells with Shrewsbury Town and Birmingham City.

Sarkic then joined Millwall in August 2023.

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