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Mihailo Petrović
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Full name Mihailo Petrović
Date of birth (1957-10-18) 18 October 1957 (age 67)
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
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
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

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.

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.

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