Niša Saveljić (; born 27 March 1970) is a Montenegrin former footballer who played as a defender.
At international level, Saveljić represented FR Yugoslavia in one World Cup (1998) and one European Championship (2000).
Club career Born in Titograd, Saveljić made his senior debut with Budućnost in the 1988–89 campaign. He spent five seasons at the club, before surprisingly moving to Hajduk Kula in the summer of 1993. Due to his consistent performances with the club, Saveljić secured a transfer to Partizan in the 1995 winter transfer window. He won back-to-back championship titles in 1996 and 1997.
In the summer of 1997, Saveljić moved to France and signed with Bordeaux. He won the league title in his second season at the club. Afterwards, Saveljić spent another two years with Bordeaux, while also being loaned to his former club Partizan in the 2001 winter transfer window. He helped them win the 2000–01 FR Yugoslavia Cup, before returning to France. Over the next four years, Saveljić went on to play for Sochaux, Bastia, Guingamp and Istres.
In July 2005, Saveljić made another return to Partizan, signing a two-year deal. He was suspended in May 2006 for confronting with his teammate Danko Lazović after a training session. Eventually, Saveljić left the club by mutual agreement in August 2006.
International career Saveljić made his debut for FR Yugoslavia in a 3–1 win against Hong Kong on 31 January 1995. He earned 32 caps and scored one goal for the national team, having represented the country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000.
Post-playing career In August 2017, Saveljić was appointed CEO of the newly founded Girondins de Bordeaux USA, as a result of a partnership between Bordeaux and Washington, D.C.–based club Olney Girls 99.
Personal life Saveljić acquired French nationality by naturalization on 15 January 2003. He is the father of water polo player Nicolas Saveljić, the older brother of the late Monteniggers member Nebojša Saveljić, and the cousin of Montenegrin international footballer Esteban Saveljich.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBudućnost Podgorica1988–89Yugoslav First League40——401989–90Yugoslav First League111——1111990–91Yugoslav First League313——3131991–92Yugoslav First League271——2711992–93First League of FR Yugoslavia253——253Total988——988Hajduk Kula1993–94First League of FR Yugoslavia301——3011994–95First League of FR Yugoslavia162——162Total463——463Partizan1994–95First League of FR Yugoslavia15300——1531995–96First League of FR Yugoslavia24183——3241996–97First League of FR Yugoslavia27700—41318Total661183—417815Bordeaux1997–98French Division 12412030203111998–99French Division 12501000803401999–2000French Division 12125010803522000–01French Division 11010102050Total71390502001053Partizan (loan)2000–01First League of FR Yugoslavia13130—00161Sochaux2001–02French Division 12422010—2722002–03Ligue 1332105160453Total574306160725Bastia2003–04Ligue 11711020—201Guingamp2003–04Ligue 1171000000171Istres2004–05Ligue 13111010—331Partizan2005–06Serbia and Montenegro SuperLiga19200—001922006–07Serbian SuperLiga1000—0010Total20200—00202Career total4363525314130150540
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsFR Yugoslavia199551199650199750199870199930200070Total321
Honours
Club Partizan First League of FR Yugoslavia: 1995–96, 1996–97 FR Yugoslavia Cup: 2000–01 Bordeaux French Division 1: 1998–99 Coupe de la Ligue: Runner-up 1997–98 Trophée des Champions: Runner-up 1999 Sochaux Coupe de la Ligue: Runner-up 2002–03
International Yugoslavia UEFA Under-21 Championship: Runner-up 1990
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