Miodrag Pivas is the latest addition to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United squad, here is everything you need to know about the youngster hailed as the next Nemanja Vidic.
Newcastle United’s PSR restrictions have been well documented in recent times, with those limitations encouraging the Magpies to work more smartly and efficiently in the transfer market.
This has seen the club pick up a number of young players, in an aim to boost their youth ranks and potentially turn a profit in the future, with the likes of Alfie Harrison recently joining from Manchester City.
The latest of those youth signings is Serbian defender Miodrag Pivas, who is relatively unknown by many, here is all you need to know about the promising defender.
Miodrag Pivas profile
How old is Miodrag Pivas?
Miodrag Pivas is 19 years old. He was born on 17 May, 2005.
Where is Miodrag Pivas from?
Pivas is Serbian having been born in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city.
How tall is Miodrag Pivas?
Miodrag Pivas is 6ft 2in inches tall, making him an imposing figure despite his young age.
Who has Miodrag Pivas played for?
The youngster joined Newcastle from Serbian side FK Jedinstvo Ub.
What position does Miodrag Pivas play?
Miodrag Pivas is a centre-back, who normally plays on the right side of defence. The youngster can also deputise in midfield as a number six.
What is Miodrag Pivas’ playing style?
Having played the majority of his youth career in midfield, Pivas is very talented on the ball for a defender. Able to break the lines or ping a diagonal ball, Pivas’ on-the-ball ability makes him a perfect example of the modern-day centre-back.
Standing at 6ft 2, Pivas is also a physical presence at both ends of the pitch.
Nemanja Matic praise
Former Chelsea and Manchester United star Nemanja Matic has previously praised Pivas, telling Nogomania that he is a “huge talent” and comparing him to the likes of Nemanja Vidic.
Miodrag Pivas agent
Pivas shares the same agent as Newcastle forward Alexander Isak (Universal Twenty Two).
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