FK Mladost Lucani stadium
FK Mladost Lucani stadium
Football has produced plenty of famous families over the years, with brothers often following one another into the professional game and carving out their own paths.
While some siblings go on to share the biggest stages in the sport, others take very different routes as they attempt to establish themselves in the professional game.
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A new chapter has now begun for one set of footballing brothers, with one sibling securing a move to a Serbian club as he looks to continue his career.
The transfer sees him return to Serbian football after spells across several European leagues.
The player joins FK Mladost Lučani, who have made a strong start to the 2026/27 Serbian SuperLiga campaign.
After eight matches, Mladost sit fourth in the table with 13 points, having won three, drawn four and lost just once.
The player is Marko Kerkez, the older brother of Liverpool left-back Milos Kerkez, with Mladost confirming the signing through an official Instagram post.
Marko, a 26-year-old left-back, joins after previously representing clubs including Győr, Kabel, Vojvodina, Spartak Subotica, Partizan, Aris and Fortuna Sittard.
His younger brother Milos has established himself at a considerably higher level, joining Liverpool from Bournemouth in June 2025.
The Hungary international arrived at Anfield after making 74 appearances for Bournemouth, having previously spent time with AZ Alkmaar and ETO Győr.
Marko, meanwhile, has experienced a more nomadic career and will now return to the Serbian top flight with Mladost.
His move follows spells abroad with Dutch side Fortuna Sittard and Greek club Aris, where opportunities were limited.
Mladost were founded in 1952 and have developed into an established Serbian top-flight side.
Their greatest league achievement came in 2016/17 when they finished fourth and qualified for the Europa League, while they also reached the Serbian Cup final in 2017/18.
The club play their home matches at the SRC Mr Radoš Milovanović, a stadium with around 6,000 seats.
The ground has undergone significant modernisation, including the installation of floodlights and a hybrid pitch.
Marko will now hope his latest move can provide the platform to make a significant impact in Serbian football, while giving Mladost further depth at left-back.
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