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Jelena Cankovic joined Albion in summer 2024 after two succesful seasons with Chelsea whom she helped win back-to-back WSL titles.
Across her time at Chelsea she made 38 appearances in all competitions including the Champions League.
Jelena started her professional career in 2013 and won titles at her first three clubs: Serbia’s Spartak Subotica, Barcelona, and Ferencvaros in Hungary.
She then moved to Swedish club Vaxjo and helped them win promotion to the top-flight in 2017.
Jelena broke the record for the highest transfer fee between Swedish clubs when she transferred to Malmo-based Rosengard and played Champions League football for them before heading to England.
She made her Serbia debut in 2013 and has won more than 50 international caps.
Across her time at Chelsea she made 38 appearances in all competitions including the Champions League.
Jelena started her professional career in 2013 and won titles at her first three clubs: Serbia’s Spartak Subotica, Barcelona, and Ferencvaros in Hungary.
She then moved to Swedish club Vaxjo and helped them win promotion to the top-flight in 2017.
Jelena broke the record for the highest transfer fee between Swedish clubs when she transferred to Malmo-based Rosengard and played Champions League football for them before heading to England.
She made her Serbia debut in 2013 and has won more than 50 international caps.
General
5
Appearances
167
Minutes Played
2
Games Started
Attack
1
Tackles
0
Assists
2
Key Passes
Goals By Foot
0 Goals
0 Left Foot Goals
0 Right Foot Goals
Shots On Target
50.00% Success Rate
Distribution
Pass Direction%
31% Forward
12% Left
29% Right
29% Backward
Successful Passes by Area
32.1% Own Half
67.9% Opp. Half
Team Play
0
Shots Blocked
0
Clearances
0
Through Balls
0
Interceptions
Discipline
0
Fouls Committed
0
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
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Saturday 2 May 2026
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Saturday 14 February 2026
Cankovic: Fans can play their part on Sunday Albion will be looking to repeat last season's 4-2 win when they take on Arsenal on Sunday.
Friday 9 May 2025
Cankovic: Win over Arsenal a statement Midfielder smashed home stunner against Gunners in 4-2 win over Monday. 📷 by Kyle Hemsley.
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Agyemang hoping for more England goals Albion striker scored twice for under-23s last week and faces France on Tuesday night.
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Cankovic: We can compete against top teams Midfielder Jelena Cankovic reflects on this first half of the season as Albion prepare for their return to action on Saturday.
Friday 20 December 2024
Two Albion players nominated for WSL Goal of the Month
Friday 22 November 2024
Leicester team news: Cankovic and Rayner in contention Albion will look to win their second group stage game, after beating Birmingham back in October.
Friday 15 November 2024
West Ham team news: Bremer and Cankovic available A look ahead to Saturday's WSL game at the Amex.
Friday 18 October 2024
Man United team news: Cankovic ruled out Read all the team news ahead of Saturday's game at the Amex.
Friday 23 August 2024
Albion sign midfielder Cankovic from Chelsea
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