Igor Ćuković (Montenegrin: Игор Чуковић; born 6 June 1993) is a Montenegrin professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Championship club Semen Padang.
Club career European career Ćuković emerged through the youth academy of Sutjeska Nikšić and made his senior professional debut in the Montenegrin First League during the 2012–13 season. He became a mainstay in Sutjeska's defensive unit, making over 100 league appearances and winning domestic titles before moving to Norwegian club Elverum Fotball in 2017.
He later had brief stints with Kamza in Albania and Znojmo in the Czech Republic before returning to Montenegro. Between 2019 and 2023, Ćuković represented prominent Montenegrin clubs including Rudar Pljevlja, Budućnost Podgorica, and Dečić. Following a short spell with Serbian lower-tier side Loznica, he joined Bokelj for the 2025–26 season, where he recorded 26 league appearances and scored three goals.
Semen Padang In June 2026, Ćuković moved to Southeast Asia and officially signed a professional contract with Indonesian side Semen Padang. He was signed as part of a tactical squad overhaul by the management to reinforce the club's defensive center backline for the 2026–27 Championship campaign. He made his league debut for Semen Padang on 13 September 2026, in a 0–1 away win over Persiraja Banda Aceh at the H. Dimurthala Stadium. A week later, on 20 September, he scored his first goal for Semen Padang in a 1–1 draw over PSIS Semarang.
International career At the international level, Ćuković represented Montenegro across various youth echelons. He featured in six official matches for the Montenegro national under-19 football team, and later received international call-ups to represent the Montenegro under-21 squad during regional tournament qualification phases.
Honours FK Budućnost Podgorica Montenegrin First League: 2020–21 Montenegrin Cup: 2021–22 FK Sutjeska Nikšić Montenegrin First League: 2013–2014 Montenegrin Cup: 2016–17
References
External links Igor Ćuković at Soccerway