Dejan Kaladjurdjevic

Dejan Kaladjurdjevic began making his mark on the live tournament scene in the late 2010s, primarily participating in European Poker Tour events. His first recorded cash on the Hendon Mob database came in 2018, finishing 50th in the EPT Prague Main Event for €17,540. The following year, he placed 121st in the EPT Barcelona Main Event, earning €12,440. In 2022, he added another cash in the Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event at EPT Barcelona, taking 151st for €6,110. These results laid the foundation for his growing reputation as a consistent deep-run specialist.

Kaladjurdjevic's biggest breakthrough came on the Triton Poker Series, a high-stakes tour known for attracting the world's elite. In 2024, he finished as runner-up in the $125,000 Triton Main Event held in Montenegro, walking away with $3,196,000 – the largest single cash of his career. He continued his strong form in 2025, cashing twice at the same festival: 16th in the $150,000 NLH 8-Handed for $254,000 and 11th in the $200,000 NLH Invitational for $519,000. In 2026, he once again reached the final table of a Triton event, placing second in the $25,000 NLH Golden Decade Short Deck event for $575,000. Over four Triton cashes, his total earnings from the series exceed $4.54 million.

While the Triton series has brought his largest paydays, Kaladjurdjevic remains a regular on the European Poker Tour. In 2025, he cashed in the EPT Malta Main Event, finishing 64th for €12,700. These appearances demonstrate his ability to compete across a range of buy-in levels, from low-stakes side events to high-roller tournaments.

Kaladjurdjevic is described as a solid-aggressive player who leverages position to apply pressure. His hand-reading skills and disciplined approach have earned him the nickname 'Balkan Eagle', reflecting his tenacity at the tables. He is known for making critical decisions in deep-stacked situations and executing well-timed bluffs. While not an online specialist, his live results speak to a well-rounded game that adapts to different field sizes and formats.

With over $3.3 million in live tournament earnings Kaladjurdjevic is the all-time money leader from Montenegro. He has achieved a best All Time Money List rank of 644th globally. His success has put Montenegrin poker on the map, inspiring a new generation of players from the Balkan region. Through his consistent performances on the EPT and Triton circuits, he has established himself as one of the most recognizable figures from his country in the poker world.

Kaladjurdjevic currently holds the 737th position on the All Time Money List, with a career-best rank of 644th. His Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking stands at 20,364th, and he has achieved a popularity ranking within the top tiers of live poker players. As the top earner from Montenegro, he is listed first on the Montenegro All Time Money List, having surpassed the $3 million milestone. These metrics underscore his status as a prominent figure in the global poker community.

Kaladjurdjevic's WSOP.com player profile records 5 live cashes, 1 final table, and total earnings of $3,250,899. While he has not yet won a WSOP bracelet or ring, his consistent deep runs in high-stakes events are reflected in his profile. The profile also notes his best All Time Money List rank of 644th and lists his results across EPT and Triton tournaments, including his runner-up finish in the 2024 Triton Main Event. These details provide an official snapshot of his live tournament achievements.