 He made his debut for Borac Čačak at the age of 17 in the 2009–10 season, during which he scored one goal in 23 league appearances.In the following seasons he would become Borac's most prolific attacking player in terms of appearances.By the time he left Borac, he was regarded as one of the brightest football talents in Serbia, with the Serbian press even comparing him to Cristiano Ronaldo due to his signature dribbling and speed.