Bio

Sava-Arangel Čestić is a Serbian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Eerste Divisie club Heracles Almelo and the Serbia national team. Club career A native of Offenbach am Main, Čestić began his youth career with local outfits SG Rosenhöhe and Kickers Offenbach. In 2015, he joined the youth academy of FSV Frankfurt, from where he transferred to Bundesliga team Schalke 04. In July 2019, he joined the academy of 1.FC Köln. On 28th November 2020, he made his professional debut for Köln in an away game at Borussia Dortmund. The day after his debut, it was reported that Čestić had extended his contract with the club until July 2024. International career Born in Germany, Čestić has represented Serbia as a youth international. He has played for the nation's U16 and U18 teams.