Birthdate: 28 Apr 1987
Birthplace: Zrenjanin, Serbia
Position: Winger
Appearances: 3
Goals: 0
Joined United: 02 Jan 2009
United Debut: 24 Jan 2009 v Spurs (H)
International Serbia
Described by United’s scouting department as “a stylish player
consistent with the traditions and legacy of wide players at this
club”, 21-year-old Tosic is already a regular in Serbia’s national
team.
A winger who hugs the touchline and takes defenders on, he
possesses silky dribbling skills and a strong left-foot shot.
Renowned for his mastery in dead-ball situations, Tosic is a real
threat from set-pieces, whether firing goalwards or delivering
pin-point crosses.
United scouts were watching the winger for over a year before he
joined the Reds and in that time his progress took giant
strides.
He appeared (and scored) for Partizan Belgrade in a Champions
League qualifier against Fenerbahce in August 2008, not long after
he returned from Serbia’s involvement at the Beijing Olympics.
He also has UEFA Cup experience and is
expected to play a big part in Serbia’s quest for 2010 World Cup
qualification.
United reached agreement to sign Tosic and his Partizan
team-mate Adem Ljajic in January 2009, with Tosic joining
immediately and Ljajic staying at Partizan until January 2010.
Tosic made his first-team debut as a substitute in the FA Cup
win over Tottenham later that month, and also appeared off the
bench at West Brom three days later.
A United fan since childhood, Tosic grew up with posters of his
heroes plastered on his bedroom walls in Zrenjanin. No doubt Ryan
Giggs was one of those figures and, who knows, it could be Tosic
who is charged with filling the Welshman’s boots when Giggs
eventually retires.