Mihailo Petrović facts for kids
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mihailo Petrović | ||
Date of birth | 18 October 1957 | ||
Place of birth | Loznica, Yugoslavia | ||
Playing position | Midfielder (retired) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1977-1978 1979-1984 1984-1985 1985-1993 |
Red Star Belgrade Olimpija Ljubljana Dinamo Zagreb Sturm Graz |
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National team | |||
1980 | Yugoslavia | ||
Teams managed | |||
1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2003-2006 2006-2011 2012- |
Primorje Ajdovščina Domžale Primorje Ajdovščina Olimpija Ljubljana Sturm Graz Sanfrecce Hiroshima Urawa Red Diamonds |
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Mihailo Petrović (born 18 October 1957) is a former Serbian football player. He played as a Midfielder and later became a successful football manager. He even played for the Yugoslavia national team.
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Playing Career Highlights
Mihailo Petrović started his football journey in 1977. He played for several well-known clubs during his career.
Early Years in Yugoslavia
He began at Red Star Belgrade, a famous club in Serbia. After that, he moved to Olimpija Ljubljana and then Dinamo Zagreb. These clubs were all part of the top league in Yugoslavia at the time.
Time in Austria
From 1985 to 1993, Mihailo Petrović played for Sturm Graz in Austria. This was a significant part of his playing career, where he spent eight seasons.
International Play
In 1980, Mihailo Petrović had the honor of playing for the Yugoslavia national team. Representing your country is a big achievement for any football player!
Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Mihailo Petrović became a football manager. He has coached many teams, showing his deep understanding of the game.
Coaching in Europe
He managed clubs like Primorje Ajdovščina, Domžale, and Olimpija Ljubljana. He also returned to Sturm Graz, the club where he played for many years.
Coaching in Japan
Later in his career, Mihailo Petrović moved to Japan to coach. He managed Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Urawa Red Diamonds, two major clubs in the Japanese league. His time in Japan was very successful, and he is well-respected there.
See also
In Spanish: Mihailo Petrović para niños
Images for kids
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George, Crown Prince of Serbia and Alas posing beside a big catch