About Matija Sarkic

Matija Šarkić (Montenegrin: Матија Шаркић, romanized: Matija Šarkić; (23 July 1997 – 15 June 2024) was a professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Millwall. Born in England, he played for the Montenegro national team.

Šarkić came through the academy sides of Anderlecht and Aston Villa. While at Aston Villa he spent time on loan at a number of British clubs: Wigan Athletic, for whom he made his Football League debut; non-league clubs Stratford Town and Havant & Waterlooville; and Livingston of the Scottish Premiership, before signing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020. He then joined Shrewsbury Town and Birmingham City on loan.