Momčilo Vukotić

Footballer and manager, European champion

Momčilo Vukotić - Athletes & Sports Figures born June 2nd, 1950
Born
Died

2021
5 years ago — 71 years old

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Athletes & Sports Figures

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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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