Faruk Hadžibegić facts for kids
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Hadžibegić as manager of Valenciennes in 2016
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 October 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Sarajevo, FPR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Sweeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1966–1976 | Sarajevo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–1985 | Sarajevo | 241 | (25) |
| 1985–1987 | Real Betis | 75 | (8) |
| 1987–1994 | Sochaux | 242 | (16) |
| 1994–1995 | Toulouse | 8 | (0) |
| Total | 566 | (49) | |
| International career | |||
| 1982–1992 | Yugoslavia | 61 | (6) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1995–1998 | Sochaux | ||
| 1999 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| 2000 | Real Betis | ||
| 2003–2004 | Troyes | ||
| 2005 | Gaziantepspor | ||
| 2006 | Diyarbakırspor | ||
| 2006 | Denizlispor | ||
| 2007 | Chamois Niortais | ||
| 2007–2009 | Dijon | ||
| 2009–2010 | Bastia | ||
| 2010–2011 | Arles-Avignon | ||
| 2016–2017 | Valenciennes | ||
| 2018–2019 | Red Star | ||
| 2019–2020 | Montenegro | ||
| 2022 | MC Alger | ||
| 2023 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Faruk Hadžibegić (born on October 7, 1957) is a famous Bosnian football manager and a former player. He is known for his strong defense as a player and his long career as a coach for many teams.
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Faruk Hadžibegić: A Football Journey
Faruk Hadžibegić started his football journey in his hometown of Sarajevo. He became a professional player and later a successful coach. His career took him to different countries, including Spain, France, and Turkey.
Playing Career Highlights
Faruk Hadžibegić played as a sweeper, a position where he would "sweep up" any loose balls and protect the goal.
Early Days at Sarajevo
Hadžibegić began his youth career with Sarajevo in 1966. He joined the senior team in 1976 and played there until 1985. He was a key player when Sarajevo won the 1984–85 Yugoslav First League title. This was a big achievement for the club.
Moving to Europe
After his time in Sarajevo, Hadžibegić moved to Spain to play for Real Betis from 1985 to 1987. He then spent seven years in France with Sochaux (1987–1994). At Sochaux, he played alongside his friend and fellow Bosnian, Mehmed Baždarević. He finished his playing career at Toulouse in 1995.
International Matches for Yugoslavia
Faruk Hadžibegić was a very important player for the Yugoslavia national team. He played 61 matches for his country, which makes him one of the most-capped Bosnian players for Yugoslavia.
European Championship Debut
He played his first international match in October 1982. It was a European Championship qualification game against Norway.
The 1990 FIFA World Cup
Hadžibegić was part of the Yugoslavia team that played in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. He played in all five of his team's matches. Yugoslavia reached the quarter-finals, where they faced Argentina.
The game ended in a 0–0 draw, even after extra time. The winner was decided by a penalty shoot-out. Unfortunately, Yugoslavia lost the shootout, and Hadžibegić missed the final penalty kick. This meant the Yugoslav team was out of the tournament.
Final International Game
He continued to play regularly for Yugoslavia. His last match was a friendly game against the Netherlands in March 1992.
Becoming a Coach
After retiring as a player, Faruk Hadžibegić started a new career as a football manager. He has coached many clubs and national teams.
Early Coaching Success
He began his coaching career with his former club Sochaux in 1995. He helped them get promoted to Ligue 1, which is the top football league in France, in 1997.
In 1999, he became the manager of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. In 2000, he took over Real Betis in Spain and helped them get promoted to La Liga, Spain's top league, in 2001.
Coaching Around Europe
Hadžibegić then coached Troyes in France. He also had coaching jobs in Turkey with Gaziantepspor, Diyarbakırspor, and Denizlispor.
He later returned to France to manage clubs like Chamois Niortais, Dijon, Bastia, Arles-Avignon, Valenciennes, and Red Star.
National Team Roles Again
In July 2019, Hadžibegić became the manager of the Montenegro national team. He stayed with them until December 2020.
In July 2022, he briefly managed MC Alger in Algeria. Then, in January 2023, he returned to manage the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team for a second time. His goal was to help them qualify for UEFA Euro 2024.
He won his first game back against Iceland in March 2023. However, after a few more matches, he left the role in June 2023.
Administrative Role
Besides playing and coaching, Faruk Hadžibegić also served as the President of the Assembly of FK Sarajevo from December 2002 to February 2004. This shows his deep connection to his first club.
International Goals Scored
Faruk Hadžibegić scored 6 goals for the Yugoslavia national team. Here are the details:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 January 1985 | Maharaja's College Stadium, Kochi, India |  Soviet Union |
1–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 2 | 4 April 1985 | Maharaja's College Stadium, Kochi, India | Soviet Union |
1–1 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 3 | 14 October 1987 | Grbavica Stadium, Sarajevo, Yugoslavia |  Northern Ireland |
3–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying |
| 4 | 16 December 1987 | Alsancak Stadium, İzmir, Turkey |  Turkey |
3–0 | 3–2 | UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying |
| 5 | 11 December 1988 | Rajko Mitić Stadium, Belgrade, Yugoslavia |  Cyprus |
3–0 | 4–0 | 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 6 | 11 October 1989 | Koševo, Sarajevo, Yugoslavia |  Norway |
1–0 | 1–0 | 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Achievements and Awards
Faruk Hadžibegić achieved several important things during his football career.
As a Player
- Sarajevo
- Yugoslav First League: 1984–85 (This is the top league in former Yugoslavia)
- Sochaux
- French Division 2: 1987–88 (Group A) (This is the second-highest league in France)
See also
In Spanish: Faruk Hadžibegić para niños
