Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has tragically passed away at the age of 26. The Montenegro international reportedly fell ill while on duty in Budva. Sarkic felt unwell after waking up at 6 am and despite calling an ambulance, it was too late. Millwall confirmed the news in a statement, expressing devastation and extending condolences to Sarkic’s family and friends.
Sarkic joined Millwall from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023, making 33 appearances for the club. He was also a proud representative of Montenegro on the international stage. Tributes have poured in from the football community. Aston Villa, his former club, expressed deep sadness and condolences. The Premier League, Gillingham FC, and notable figures like Fabrizio Romano also shared their grief and support for Sarkic’s family.
Sarkic’s father, Bojan, is a Montenegrin diplomat, and his twin brother, Oliver, is a footballer for Decic. Sarkic’s career included stints at Anderlecht, Aston Villa, and Wolves, and successful loans at Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and Stoke before joining Millwall. His passing is a significant loss to his family, friends, and the football world.
Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by news of the passing of our former goalkeeper Matija Šarkić.
Matija joined our Academy in 2015 and spent five years with the club, during which time he made his full international debut for Montenegro, before departing in the summer… pic.twitter.com/OIrCdyXXts
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) June 15, 2024
“He was loved by everyone. Mati was such a popular guy around the club and always had a smile on his face.”
Matija Sarkic | 1997-2024
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— Wolves (@Wolves) June 15, 2024
Everyone at Birmingham City is shocked and saddened to learn of the news that our former goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has passed away at the age of 26.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all those that knew him. pic.twitter.com/NW0uFAKxh1
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) June 15, 2024
Millwall Football Club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) June 15, 2024
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Grimsby-born goalkeeper, Matija Šarkić
Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all affected by this tragic news.#OneOfOurOwn #GTFC pic.twitter.com/WWlxYKgABO
— Grimsby Town F.C. (@officialgtfc) June 15, 2024
Matija Sarkic
Matija Šarkić
EnglandThis season he played in total 32 times for 2880 minutes for Championship.
He made 69 saves and conceded 33 goals. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 13th in Championship. In the last match Millwall won 1-0 against Swansea City.
Millwall performance and stats
Millwall is currently 13th in the Championship with 59 points.
In the last 46 games, it has won 16 times, drawn 12 times, and lost 18 times. In its last match, Millwall won 0-1 against Swansea City.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 45 goals and conceding 55.
