Rajko Mitić
Serbian footballer and coach
Born
November 19th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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This individual played as a forward and is recognized for a long career with Red Star Belgrade. Mitić was part of the team that won multiple Yugoslav championships and achieved European glory by winning the 1969 European Cup. Transitioning to coaching, he managed several teams including the Yugoslav national team. His contributions to football have been influential in Serbian sports.
Played for Red Star Belgrade
Won the 1969 European Cup
Managed the Yugoslav national team
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