 In January 2013, IFFHS ranked Damjanović seventh in the world for most goals in a top-division league surpassing players such as Zlatan Ibrahimović, Robin van Persie, and Wayne Rooney.In September 2013, Damjanović scored in both of two legs of the AFC Champions League quarter finals against his former team Al-Ahli.His scoring continued against the first leg of the semi-final against Esteghlal.