Saša Lukić

IPS

• #23 • Center Midfielder

Saša Lukić

IPS

• #23 • Center Midfielder

Nationality

Serbia

Position

Center Midfielder

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Aug 13, 1996 (30)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'0"

Weight

168 lb

Club

Ipswich

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

69.5

138/426

Impact score

6.8

143/426

Midfielder rank

51st

51/110

All rank

164th

164/426

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

157th

157/540

All rank

551st

551/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

42nd/109 MID

69.5

Shooting

62nd/84 MID

60.2

Passing

29th/109 MID

71.4

On Ball Attacking

45th/105 MID

65.3

Duel

44th/108 MID

65.6

Ball Control

38th/109 MID

67.3

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

527

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 31, 3:00pm UTC

Hull City

Ipswich

MKM Stadium • Peacock

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

News

Oct 22, 2026

Ruled out against Nottingham Forest

Lukic (groin) will miss Friday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest as Ipswich Town continue to manage his recovery, with a potential return targeted for the following fixture against Hull City, according to coach Gary O'Neil, per Kings of Anglia.

Analysis: Lukic will miss his second consecutive Premier League match after sitting out Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City due to a groin injury. The midfielder had initially been expected to return against Nottingham Forest, but Ipswich have decided against rushing him back to avoid aggravating the issue. He is now targeting a return to outdoor training ahead of the clash against Hull City, although his availability will depend on his recovery progress. Lukic has recorded one assist, eight chances created, nine corners, 11 tackles and seven interceptions across six league starts this season, with Exequiel Palacios and Florentino Luis likely to continue providing cover in central midfield.

Oct 19, 2026

Misses City clash with groin issue

Lukic (groin) was ruled out of Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City due to a minor groin injury but is expected to return for Friday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Gary O'Neil, per Kings of Anglia. "He'll be fine for next week, but it was important today that we didn't take any unnecessary risks with him. He's expected back on the grass in the early part of this week, probably Monday, and we expect to see him with us on Friday against Nottingham Forest."

Analysis: Lukic missed his first Premier League match of the season after starting each of Ipswich Town's opening six fixtures, with the midfielder expected to resume training early this week ahead of Friday's encounter against Nottingham Forest. The Serbian has contributed one assist, eight chances created, nine corners, 11 tackles and seven interceptions across six league appearances, establishing himself as a regular presence in central midfield. Exequiel Palacios and Florentino Luis formed the defensive midfield partnership against Manchester City and could continue together until Lukic is ready to return, although his expected recovery should put him back in contention for a starting role against Forest.