Rajko Mitić

Serbian footballer and coach

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

Links & References

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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