Jan-Carlo Simić (; born 2 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Born in Germany, he plays for the Serbia national team.
Early life Simić was born in Nürtingen, Germany, to Bosnian Serb parents from Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina.https://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/trener-milana-spas-pronasao-u-talentovanom-igracu-porijeklom-iz-visegrada/231101195
Club career Early career Simić started his youth career at , then moving to Stuttgarter Kickers in 2016 and local rivals VfB Stuttgart in 2018.
AC Milan In 2022, Simić was signed by Italian club AC Milan on a reported €1 million fee, joining the under-19 Primavera team. During the 2023–24 season, he started featuring for the first team, playing in some summer-friendly games, including those against Real Madrid and Juventus.
On 17 December 2023, in his Serie A debut for the Rossoneri, he scored a goal after coming on as a substitute in the 24th minute for the injured Tommaso Pobega, contributing to a 3–0 victory against Monza.
Anderlecht On 23 July 2024, Simić joined Belgian Pro League side Anderlecht on a permanent deal, for a fee reported to be in the region of €3 million, with a 20% sell-on clause in favour of AC Milan; he signed a five-year contract with the Belgian club.
Al-Ittihad On 10 September 2025, he joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad for €21 million on a four-year deal.
International career Eligible to play for Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovinahttp://klix.ba/sport/nogomet/trener-milana-spas-pronasao-u-talentovanom-igracu-porijeklom-iz-visegrada/231101195, Simić chose to represent Serbia at international level, being part of the squad that played in the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Simić was called up to the senior Serbia national team for the first time for the Nations League games against Spain and Denmark in September 2024. He debuted on 5 September 2024 against Spain at the Rajko Mitić Stadium. He substituted Strahinja Eraković at the half-time of a scoreless draw.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAC Milan2023–24Serie A412000—61Anderlecht2024–25Belgian Pro League33361100—4942025–26Belgian Pro League200020—40Total35361120—534Al-Ittihad2025–26Saudi Pro League801060—150Career total4749118000745
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSerbia202430202530Total60
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