Aleksandar Mitrović
A physically dominant Serbian striker whose relentless aerial power and passionate play have made him a national team icon.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Serbian footballer·Birthday: September 16·Millennials
Biography
Aleksandar Mitrović is a throwback number nine, a striker who thrives on chaos in the penalty area. His game is built on brute strength, an uncanny ability to win headers, and a predator's instinct for goal. After emerging as a prolific scorer in Serbia, his move to English football with Newcastle United was turbulent, but he found his true home at Fulham. There, he became a folk hero, powering the club to promotion with record-breaking goal hauls in the Championship. For the Serbian national team, nicknamed 'Mitro,' he is more than a player; he is a symbol of fighting spirit and the country's all-time leading scorer. His style is unapologetically direct, a constant physical challenge for defenders and a focal point for every team he leads.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Aleksandar was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aleksandar Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Aleksandar's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Serbia's all-time leading goal scorer for the national team.
- Scored a record 43 goals in a single English Championship season for Fulham in 2021-22.
- Helped secure promotion to the English Premier League for Fulham twice (2020, 2022).
Did You Know?
He is a devoted fan of the Serbian basketball club Partizan Belgrade.
Mitrović scored a hat-trick on his debut for the Serbian senior national team against Croatia in 2013.
He holds a degree in economics from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Economics.
“I live for the moment the ball is in the air in the box.”
