# Matej Gaštarov football career development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/matej-gatarov-football-career-development
> Updated: 2026-10-16T14:00:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Former Vardar player Vančo Balevski has detailed the professional development of Macedonian midfielder Matej Gaštarov. Balevski, who identified Gaštarov’s talent at age 16, recommended the player for a trial with the Red Star Belgrade youth academy.

Following successful performances in the UEFA Youth League against clubs such as Barcelona and Lyon, Gaštarov progressed through the youth ranks and completed a loan spell at Borac Čačak. Balevski noted Gaštarov’s composure during the 180th Eternal Derby against Partizan. Coach Albert Riera has reportedly recognized the player’s quality, citing his vision, ball recovery, and transition play.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: European football highlights career paths and rising talents

Football profiles highlight Vratislav Greško’s career path to elite European leagues and the high-profile transfer of Slavia Prague talent Srb to Bayern Munich.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-football-highlights-career-paths-and-rising-talents

### 2026-09-25: Matej Gaštarov's rise to Red Star Belgrade detailed by Vančo Balevski

Former Vardar player Vančo Balevski discussed Matej Gaštarov's rise from Vardar to Red Star Belgrade, highlighting his talent in the UEFA Youth League and his composure in major derbies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matej-gatarovs-rise-to-red-star-belgrade-detailed-by-vano-balevski

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