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Vidić scored his first ever goal for Manchester United on October 14, 2006 against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] - United went on to win 3-1.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/5415996.stm Wigan 1-3 Man Utd] by [[BBC]]</ref> He scored his second goal in a 3-0 win over [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on November 4, his first goal at Manchester United's [[Old Trafford (football)|Old Trafford]] stadium.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6094102.stm Man Utd 3-0 Portsmouth] by [[BBC]]</ref> He scored his first [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] goal for Manchester United against [[S.L. Benfica]] on December 6 in the group stages; a match which Manchester United won 3-1.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6201452.stm Man Utd 3-1 Benfica] by [[BBC]]</ref>
Vidić scored his first ever goal for Manchester United on October 14, 2006 against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] - United went on to win 3-1.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/5415996.stm Wigan 1-3 Man Utd] by [[BBC]]</ref> He scored his second goal in a 3-0 win over [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on November 4, his first goal at Manchester United's [[Old Trafford (football)|Old Trafford]] stadium.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6094102.stm Man Utd 3-0 Portsmouth] by [[BBC]]</ref> He scored his first [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] goal for Manchester United against [[S.L. Benfica]] on December 6 in the group stages; a match which Manchester United won 3-1.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6201452.stm Man Utd 3-1 Benfica] by [[BBC]]</ref>


Praised for his aggressive no-nonsense defensive style, he is now recognised as one of the best defenders in the [[Premier League]] and in Europe.<ref name="no-nonsense"/><ref>[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_2745733,00.html Fergie hails stalwart Vidic] by [[Sky Sports]]</ref> Nicknamed Vida<ref name="vida">[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=471469 Vida delight at killer blow] by Manutd.com</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=462738 Vida wants Pompey fillip] by Manutd.com</ref> by his Manchester United teammates, he is highly regarded for his physical presence, heading ability in both defence and at attacking [[Set piece (football)|set pieces]], as well as his bravery.<ref name="vida"/><ref name="everton"/><ref>[http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=397301&root=england&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1&cc=5901 Half-time report - Top of the class] by [[ESPN]]</ref><ref>[http://imodev1.eurosport.com/home/pages/v4/l0/s22/e10046/sport_lng0_spo22_evt10046_sto806180.shtml Eurosport.com's 2006 top 10 prospects] by [[Eurosport]]</ref><ref>[http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/23052007/58/champions-league-champions-league-team-year.html Champions League - Champions League team of the year] by [[Eurosport]]</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA%2D9A47%2D47BC%2DB069%2D3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=429806 Review: Nemanja Vidic] by manutd.com</ref> Because of this, he enjoys a cult status among United faithful<ref name="everton">[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=471315&page=3 Report: Everton 0 United 1] by Manutd.com</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=397385 Vidic on cult status] by Manutd.com</ref><ref>[http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/18052007/4/vidic-loving-life-united.html Vidic Loving Life At United] by [[Eurosport]]</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=472904 Warrior Vidic set goals target] by Manutd.com</ref> and is often compared to former Manchester United defender [[Steve Bruce]] for having similar characteristics.<ref name="vida"/><ref name="iron">[http://www.absolutelyunited.com/redcan/618/2007/08/12/defensive-iron/ Iron men] by timesonline.co.uk, hosted on absolutelyunited.com</ref>
Praised for his aggressive no-nonsense defensive style, he is now recognised as one of the best defenders in the [[Premier League]] and in Europe.<ref name="no-nonsense"/><ref>[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_2745733,00.html Fergie hails stalwart Vidic] by [[Sky Sports]]</ref> Nicknamed Vida<ref name="vida">[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=471469 Vida delight at killer blow] by Manutd.com</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=462738 Vida wants Pompey fillip] by Manutd.com</ref> by his Manchester United teammates, he is highly regarded for his physical presence, heading ability in both defence and at attacking [[Set piece (football)|set pieces]], as well as his bravery.<ref name="vida"/><ref name="everton"/><ref>[http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=397301&root=england&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1&cc=5901 Half-time report - Top of the class] by [[ESPN]]</ref><ref>[http://imodev1.eurosport.com/home/pages/v4/l0/s22/e10046/sport_lng0_spo22_evt10046_sto806180.shtml Eurosport.com's 2006 top 10 prospects] by [[Eurosport]]</ref><ref>[http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/23052007/58/champions-league-champions-league-team-year.html Champions League - Champions League team of the year] by [[Eurosport]]</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA%2D9A47%2D47BC%2DB069%2D3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=429806 Review: Nemanja Vidic] by manutd.com</ref> Because of this, he enjoys a cult status among United faithful<ref name="everton">[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=471315&page=3 Report: Everton 0 United 1] by Manutd.com</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BB4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70%7D&newsid=397385 Vidic on cult status] by Manutd.com</ref><ref>[http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/18052007/4/vidic-loving-life-united.html Vidic Loving Life At United] by [[Eurosport]]</ref><ref>[http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=472904 Warrior Vidic set goals target] by Manutd.com</ref> and is often compared to former Manchester United defender [[Steve Bruce]] for having similar characteristics,<ref name="vida"/><ref name="iron">[http://www.absolutelyunited.com/redcan/618/2007/08/12/defensive-iron/ Iron men] by timesonline.co.uk, hosted on absolutelyunited.com</ref> These brave encounters have resulted in Nemanja sustaining a few injuries, including a broken collar bone that he received in a Premier League game against Blackburn on 31st March 2007 <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6514373.stm] by bbc.co.uk</ref>



Vidic won Serbia's Overseas Player of the Year award for 2005, playing for Spartak Moscow, a poll of the captains of the 16 clubs in the [[Serbian Superliga]] that is organized annually (the first award was given in 1970) by daily newspaper [[Večernje novosti]]. He was once again the recipient of the award for 2007, this time playing for Manchester United.<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=382048.html Žigić the captain's choice] by uefa.com</ref><ref>[http://www.novosti.co.yu/code/navigate.php?Id=13&status=jedna&vest=113619&search=vidi%C4%87&datum=2008-02-04 Izabrani najbolji], V. Tomković, [[Večernje novosti]] (Serbian)</ref> He was named in the [[FA Premier League 2006–07|2006-07]] and [[Premier League 2007–08|2007-08]] [[PFA Team of the Year|PFA Premiership Team of the Season]].
Vidic won Serbia's Overseas Player of the Year award for 2005, playing for Spartak Moscow, a poll of the captains of the 16 clubs in the [[Serbian Superliga]] that is organized annually (the first award was given in 1970) by daily newspaper [[Večernje novosti]]. He was once again the recipient of the award for 2007, this time playing for Manchester United.<ref>[http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/Kind=2/newsId=382048.html Žigić the captain's choice] by uefa.com</ref><ref>[http://www.novosti.co.yu/code/navigate.php?Id=13&status=jedna&vest=113619&search=vidi%C4%87&datum=2008-02-04 Izabrani najbolji], V. Tomković, [[Večernje novosti]] (Serbian)</ref> He was named in the [[FA Premier League 2006–07|2006-07]] and [[Premier League 2007–08|2007-08]] [[PFA Team of the Year|PFA Premiership Team of the Season]].

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"Vidic" redirects here. For other uses, see Vidic (disambiguation).
Nemanja Vidić
Nemanja Vidić playing for Manchester United
Personal information
Full name Nemanja Vidić
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Manchester United
Number 15
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:13, 13 October 2008 (UTC)

Nemanja Vidić (Serbian Cyrillic: Немања Видић) (born October 21, 1981 in Titovo Užice, Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Serbian footballer. He plays for the English club Manchester United in the Premier League and for the Serbian national football team.

Club Career

Early years

Nemanja Vidić was born to Dragoljub, a retired copper factory worker, and Zora, a bank clerk. Vidić took up football at 7 years of age, alongside his older brother Dušan, with local side Jedinstvo Užice. He progressed quickly, and moved to Sloboda Užice at the age of 12.[1][2]

Red Star

Two and a half years later, before his 15th birthday, Red Star Belgrade signed Vidić to their youth system. He started his senior career on a season-long loan deal at FK Spartak Subotica in 2000. He moved back to Red Star Belgrade after the loan deal ended, playing regularly in the top-flight Yugoslav League. He won the 2001/02 Yugoslav Cup with Red Star.[3][4] Vidić quickly gained the captain's armband, and during his three years as captain, he scored 12 goals in 67 matches, and ended his Red Star Belgrade career on a high note by leading the club to a domestic double. He won the 2004 Serbia and Montenegro League and Serbia and Montenegro Cup trophies with Red Star Belgrade, and in July 2004, he joined Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow.[1][5] The details of the transfer were not revealed although it was reported that Vidić became the most expensive defender in the history of the Russian Premier League.[6]

Manchester United

After playing two seasons at Spartak Moscow, Vidić signed for Manchester United for a reported fee of around £7 million on January 5, 2006;[7][8] two and a half years after Manchester United's reported interest in him.[9] He was assigned the number 15 shirt and made his debut for Manchester United as a substitute for Ruud van Nistelrooy in the dying minutes of Manchester United's 2-1 win in the Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Blackburn Rovers on January 25, 2006.[10][11]

During the 2006-07 Premier league season, Vidić formed a partnership with Rio Ferdinand in the centre of defence, which has since become one of the most prominent partnerships in English football, and has become an established first team player.[5][12][13] In his first full season playing for Manchester United he made 25 appearances in the Premier league and ended the season winning his first league medal.[14][15]

Vidić scored his first ever goal for Manchester United on October 14, 2006 against Wigan Athletic - United went on to win 3-1.[16] He scored his second goal in a 3-0 win over Portsmouth on November 4, his first goal at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.[17] He scored his first Champions League goal for Manchester United against S.L. Benfica on December 6 in the group stages; a match which Manchester United won 3-1.[18]

Praised for his aggressive no-nonsense defensive style, he is now recognised as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and in Europe.[12][19] Nicknamed Vida[20][21] by his Manchester United teammates, he is highly regarded for his physical presence, heading ability in both defence and at attacking set pieces, as well as his bravery.[20][22][23][24][25][26] Because of this, he enjoys a cult status among United faithful[22][27][28][29] and is often compared to former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce for having similar characteristics,[20][30] These brave encounters have resulted in Nemanja sustaining a few injuries, including a broken collar bone that he received in a Premier League game against Blackburn on 31st March 2007 [31]


Vidic won Serbia's Overseas Player of the Year award for 2005, playing for Spartak Moscow, a poll of the captains of the 16 clubs in the Serbian Superliga that is organized annually (the first award was given in 1970) by daily newspaper Večernje novosti. He was once again the recipient of the award for 2007, this time playing for Manchester United.[32][33] He was named in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 PFA Premiership Team of the Season. [34][35] In addition, he was shortlisted for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 UEFA European Club Defender of the Year[36][37] and was also shortlisted for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 FIFPro World XI player award[38][39] and also for the 2008 Ballon d'Or award.[40]

On November 8, 2007, Vidic signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Manchester United until 2012.[41]

In his second full season at Manchester United he earned his second Premier League medal in succession (making 32 appearances in the process) and won his first UEFA Champions League medal.[42][43][44]

International career

A Yugoslavian youth international, he made his senior debut on October 12, 2002 against Italy in UEFA Euro 2004 qualification.[1][45] Vidić was part of the Serbian and Montenegrin national team's "Famous Four" defence,[8] alongside Mladen Krstajić, Ivica Dragutinović and Goran Gavrančić, that conceded just one goal during the ten 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification matches, setting new record for least amount of goals conceded. Vidić played a major part in the last qualification game, against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Serbia and Montenegro won 1-0 and secured qualification, despite Vidić picking up a red card five minutes before the end.[1] Vidić missed out on Serbia and Montenegro's opening group stage match against the Netherlands through suspension from his red card in last qualifying game,[46] and on June 12, 2006 he injured his left knee ligaments during training and he did not play any games at the 2006 World Cup.[47] After the 2006 World Cup, Vidić went on to represent the national team, now independent as the Serbia national football team.

Personal

On July 17, 2006, Vidić married Ana Ivanović, an Economics student at the University of Belgrade. Ana should not be confused with the Serbian tennis star of the same name. Together, they have a son named Luka.[48][49]

Career statistics

Template:Football player statistics 1 Template:Football player statistics 2 |- |2000–01|| Red Star Belgrade|| Serbian Superliga | 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || colspan="2"| || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- |2000–01|| Spartak Subotica (loan)|| Serbian First League | 27 || 6 || 0 || 0 || colspan="2"| || 0 || 0 || 27 || 6 |- |2001–02|| rowspan="3"|Red Star Belgrade|| rowspan="3"|Serbian Superliga | 22 || 2 || 0 || 0 || colspan="2" rowspan="3"| || 0 || 0 || 22 || 2 |- |2002–03 | 25 || 5 || || || || || 25 || 5 |- |2003–04 | 20 || 5 || || || || || 20 || 5 Template:Football player statistics 2 |- |2004|| rowspan="2"|Spartak Moscow|| rowspan="2"|Russian Premier League | 12 || 2 || || || || || || || 12 || 2 |- |2005 | 27 || 2 || || || || || || || 27 || 2 Template:Football player statistics 2 |- |2005–06|| rowspan="4"|Manchester United|| rowspan="4"|Premier League | 11 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 15 || 0 |- |2006–07 | 25 || 3 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 1 || 38 || 4 |- |2007–08 | 32 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 0 || 45 || 1 |- |2008–09 | 9 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 10 || 1 Template:Football player statistics 394||18||0||0||colspan="2"| ||0||0||94||18 Template:Football player statistics 439||4||0||0||0||0||0||0||39||4 Template:Football player statistics 476||4||10||0||3||0||18||1||108||6 Template:Football player statistics 5203||26||9||0||1||0||18||2||229||28 |}

Honours

Team

Serbia Red Star Belgrade

England Manchester United

Individual

References

  1. ^ a b c d Nemanja Vidič profile by uefa.com
  2. ^ Rođen za Mančester by glas-javnosti.co.yu (Serbian)
  3. ^ Nemanja Vidic Profile by footballdatabase.com
  4. ^ Yugoslavia Cup 2001/02 by Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
  5. ^ a b First Team: Nemanja Vidic Profile by ManUtd.com
  6. ^ Spartak swoop for Vidic by UEFA.com on July 5th, 2004.
  7. ^ Mystery surrounds Vidic fee, by timesonline.co.uk
  8. ^ a b Vidic completes £7m Man Utd move - BBC
  9. ^ Vidic boosts Man Utd hope by BBC
  10. ^ Vidic makes reserves appearance by BBC
  11. ^ Man Utd 2-1 Blackburn (3-2 agg) by BBC
  12. ^ a b How Man Utd ousted Chelsea by BBC
  13. ^ Alan Hansen's column by Alan Hansen, BBC
  14. ^ 2006-2007 Man Utd season's appearances and scorers summary by stretfordend.co.uk
  15. ^ Man Utd secure Premiership title by BBC
  16. ^ Wigan 1-3 Man Utd by BBC
  17. ^ Man Utd 3-0 Portsmouth by BBC
  18. ^ Man Utd 3-1 Benfica by BBC
  19. ^ Fergie hails stalwart Vidic by Sky Sports
  20. ^ a b c Vida delight at killer blow by Manutd.com
  21. ^ Vida wants Pompey fillip by Manutd.com
  22. ^ a b Report: Everton 0 United 1 by Manutd.com
  23. ^ Half-time report - Top of the class by ESPN
  24. ^ Eurosport.com's 2006 top 10 prospects by Eurosport
  25. ^ Champions League - Champions League team of the year by Eurosport
  26. ^ Review: Nemanja Vidic by manutd.com
  27. ^ Vidic on cult status by Manutd.com
  28. ^ Vidic Loving Life At United by Eurosport
  29. ^ Warrior Vidic set goals target by Manutd.com
  30. ^ Iron men by timesonline.co.uk, hosted on absolutelyunited.com
  31. ^ [1] by bbc.co.uk
  32. ^ Žigić the captain's choice by uefa.com
  33. ^ Izabrani najbolji, V. Tomković, Večernje novosti (Serbian)
  34. ^ Ronaldo secures PFA awards double by BBC
  35. ^ Ronaldo named player of the year by BBC
  36. ^ Re-live: Champions League Group Stage Draw by goal.com
  37. ^ UEFA Club Defender of the Year by uefa.com
  38. ^ 55 players shortlisted for FIFPro World XI Player Awards by fifpro.org, on September 25, 2007
  39. ^ 55 players shortlisted for FIFPro World XI Player Awards by fifpro.org on October 20, 2008
  40. ^ Prem stars up for Ballon d'Or by Eurosport on October 19, 2008.
  41. ^ Vidic signs new Man Utd contract by BBC on November 8, 2007.
  42. ^ 2007-2008 Man Utd season's appearances and scorers summary by stretfordend.co.uk
  43. ^ Wigan 0-2 Man Utd by BBC
  44. ^ Man Utd win in dramatic shoot-out by BBC
  45. ^ Wright-Phillips saves England by BBC
  46. ^ Banned Vidic vows to help Serbia by BBC
  47. ^ Injured Vidic out of tournament, by BBC
  48. ^ Profile: Nemanja Vidic by guardian.co.uk
  49. ^ Biography by Nemanja Vidic official website

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