Goran Vasilijević facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Goran Vasilijević | ||
| Date of birth | 27 August 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Zemun, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1986 | Zemun | 49 | (2) |
| 1986–1988 | Radnički Niš | 61 | (9) |
| 1988–1994 | Red Star Belgrade | 87 | (4) |
| 1994 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 8 | (1) |
| 1995–1996 | JEF United Ichihara | 32 | (4) |
| 1996–1997 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 6 | (1) |
| 1997 | Napredak Kruševac | ||
| 1998 | Borac Čačak | ||
| Total | 243 | (21) | |
| International career | |||
| 1986 | Yugoslavia U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1987 | Yugoslavia Olympic | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2002 | Obilić | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Goran "Maza" Vasilijević is a famous Serbian former professional footballer. He was born on August 27, 1965, in Zemun, which was part of Yugoslavia at the time. Goran played as a defender, meaning his main job on the field was to protect his team's goal and stop the other team from scoring.
He played for several football clubs during his career. After playing for teams like Zemun and Radnički Niš, Goran joined one of the biggest clubs in Serbia, Red Star Belgrade, in the summer of 1988.
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Playing for Red Star Belgrade
Goran Vasilijević was a very important player for Red Star Belgrade. He was part of the team during a very successful period for the club.
Winning the European Cup
One of the biggest achievements in Goran's career was winning the European Cup in 1991 with Red Star Belgrade. The European Cup was the most important club football competition in Europe at that time. Winning it was a huge moment for the team and for Goran.
Other Trophies with Red Star
Besides the European Cup, Goran also helped Red Star Belgrade win other important trophies. They won the Yugoslav First League twice, in the 1990–91 and 1991–92 seasons. They also won the FR Yugoslavia Cup in 1992–93. In 1991, they won the Intercontinental Cup, which was a match between the champions of Europe and South America.
Playing Abroad
In the mid-1990s, Goran Vasilijević also played football in other countries. He played in Bulgaria for Lokomotiv Sofia and in Japan for JEF United Ichihara. This gave him experience playing in different leagues and cultures.
Later Career and Management
After playing abroad, Goran returned to Serbia. He played for Napredak Kruševac and Borac Čačak before ending his playing career. Later, in 2002, Goran Vasilijević briefly worked as a manager for the football club Obilić.
Honours
- Red Star Belgrade
- Yugoslav First League: 1990–91, 1991–92
- FR Yugoslavia Cup: 1992–93
- European Cup: 1990–91
- Intercontinental Cup: 1991
See also
In Spanish: Goran Vasilijević para niños
