Serbian Striker Milan Makarić Excels in Vietnam After Israeli Stint
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Serbian striker Milan Makarić, formerly of Hapoel Tel Aviv, is currently the leading scorer in Vietnam's top football league with six goals in five games for Haiphong FC. After leaving Israel in 2025, he first played for SHB Da Nang, helping them avoid relegation with seven goals. He previously led the Serbian league in scoring and played for the Serbian national team.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Milan Makarić leads Vietnam's league with six goals in five games for Haiphong FC.
- Makarić scored seven goals for SHB Da Nang, helping them avoid relegation last season.
- The Serbian striker previously led the Serbian league in scoring with 25 goals.
- Makarić played for Hapoel Tel Aviv before moving to Vietnam in 2025.
- He scored against his former club Da Nang in a 5-1 victory.
Serbian footballer Milan Makarić, who previously played for Hapoel Tel Aviv, is currently experiencing a prolific scoring streak in the Vietnamese top league. After leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv in the summer of 2025, Makarić signed with SHB Da Nang in Vietnam. He gradually integrated into the local football scene, scoring seven goals in the second half of the season to help the team avoid relegation. Despite his contributions, his contract was not extended due to club uncertainty about remaining in the league.
Makarić then moved to Haiphong FC, another Vietnamese first-division team, in the summer. He has made an immediate impact, scoring six goals in his first five league appearances this season, placing him at the top of the league's scoring charts. He has scored in every league game so far, including a brace against his former club, Da Nang, in a 5-1 victory on October 17.
Before his time in Israel, Makarić had a successful career in Serbia, where he was the top scorer in the 2020/21 season with Radnik Surdulica. He also played in Denmark and Bosnia and Herzegovina and earned three caps for the Serbian national team. Since leaving Israel, Makarić has scored 17 league goals in 27 matches, averaging approximately 0.63 goals per game.
While direct comparisons between the Vietnamese and Israeli leagues are difficult, Makarić's current form is notable. He has not only found a new footballing home but has also become one of the league's most talked-about players. If he maintains his current scoring pace, the race for the top scorer title in Vietnam could become a central narrative of his career.
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