Dragan Stojković

Football manager and former player

Dragan Stojković - Football manager and former player
Born

March 3rd, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Played as a midfielder during a professional career spanning over a decade, primarily with Red Star Belgrade and Marseille. Contributed to Red Star Belgrade's victory in the 1991 UEFA Champions League. Transitioned to coaching, managing teams including Nagoyu Grampus and the Serbian national team. Under leadership, the national team qualified for the UEFA Euro 2020.

Won the 1991 UEFA Champions League with Red Star Belgrade

Managed the Serbian national team during UEFA Euro 2020

Played for Marseille in Ligue 1

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