Momčilo Vukotić
Footballer and manager, European champion
Born
June 2nd, 1950
75 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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A Serbian footballer and manager, made significant contributions to the sport in the 1970s and 1980s. Played as a midfielder and was part of the successful Red Star Belgrade team that secured the European Cup in 1991. Transitioned into management after retirement, overseeing various clubs and making influential decisions within the teams.
Won the European Cup with Red Star Belgrade in 1991
Managed multiple Serbian clubs
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