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Andrej Gaćina is a Croatian professional table tennis player born on 21 May 1986 in Zadar, then part of SR Croatia in SFR Yugoslavia. He has represented Croatia at the highest levels for over two decades. Gaćina began the sport as a child in Zadar during the Croatian War of Independence, initially trying football before [...] The post Andrej Gaćina Siblings: Getting to Know Željan Gaćina appeared…

Andrija Živković, a talented Serbian footballer, was born on July 11, 1996, in Niš, Serbia. He is a winger recognized for his speed, dribbling, crossing ability, and left-footed technique. Currently, he plays for PAOK Thessaloniki in the Super League Greece, donning the number 14 jersey, and is also a key player for the Serbia national team. Živković holds the record for being the youngest player to represent Serbia's senior team and the youngest captain in Partizan Belgrade's history.

He began his youth career with Nacional Niš before joining Partizan Belgrade's academy in 2009. Živković made his senior debut for Partizan in 2013 and swiftly became a first-team regular. At just 17 years, seven months, and 18 days old, he became the youngest captain in Partizan's history. During his tenure at Partizan, he helped the team win two Serbian SuperLiga titles and a Serbian Cup, scoring regularly and exhibiting remarkable leadership.

In 2016, he transferred to Benfica for a free transfer. His time in Lisbon was marked by making numerous appearances and contributing to two Primeira Liga titles and a Taça de Portugal. However, he often faced competition for playing time. In September 2020, Živković joined PAOK Thessaloniki, where he has since established himself as a crucial player, contributing to the team's success in the Greek Cup and Super League titles.

Internationally, Živković made his senior debut for Serbia on October 11, 2013, against Japan, becoming the youngest player in the nation's history. He has been a regular member of the Serbia under-20 team, which won the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring twice and providing two assists. With over 60 caps for Serbia, Živković has participated in major tournaments such as the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 2024.

His accolades include two Serbian SuperLiga titles, two Primeira Liga titles, the Taça de Portugal, and the Greek Cup, among others. Živković has also been named Sportsperson of the Year in Niš (2015), PAOK Player of the Season (2020–21 and 2023–24), and multiple Player of the Month awards.

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