Dejan Jakovic

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Dejan Jakovic's career is marked by consistency and a quiet excellence. He was a dependable centre-back for over a decade, earning 28 caps for Canada and playing in two World Cup qualifying campaigns. His most notable achievement came with LAFC, helping the expansion club win the Supporters' Shield in their inaugural season. He also holds the unique distinction of scoring four goals in 14 minutes as a defender, a feat that underscores his unexpected attacking contributions. His longevity across multiple leagues and his transition into coaching speak to his deep understanding of the game.

AwardsDejan Jakovic's competitive honours include winning the MLS Supporters' Shield with LAFC in 2018, awarded to the team with the best regular-season record. He also earned 28 international caps for Canada, representing the nation in World Cup qualifiers and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. He was named to the Hermann Trophy preseason watch list in 2007, though he did not win the award.

Honours & Distinctions

MLS Supporters' Shield

Major League Soccer·2018

Won with LAFC for the best regular-season record.

Hermann Trophy Preseason Watch List

Missouri Athletic Club·2007

Recognized as one of the top college soccer players in the U.S.

Records & Feats

Scored 4 goals in 14 minutes as a defender

Career Milestone·2017

In an MLS match in 2017, Jakovic scored four goals in 14 minutes, a remarkable scoring outburst for a centre-back.