Rade Bogdanović facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 May 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1982–1987 | Željezničar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1988–1992 | Željezničar | 75 | (4) |
| 1992–1996 | Pohang Atoms | 120 | (45) |
| 1997 | JEF United Ichihara | 16 | (8) |
| 1997–1998 | Atlético Madrid | 14 | (6) |
| 1998 | → NAC Breda (loan) | 13 | (5) |
| 1998–2002 | Werder Bremen | 56 | (15) |
| 2002–2003 | Arminia Bielefeld | 19 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | Al Wahda | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 313 | (83) | |
| National team | |||
| 1997 | FR Yugoslavia | 3 | (2) |
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Rade Bogdanović (born on May 21, 1970) is a Serbian football expert and a former professional player. He was known for playing as a striker, scoring goals for his teams.
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Rade Bogdanović's Early Life and Youth Football
Rade was born in Sarajevo. His father worked as a driver, and his mother was a homemaker. He grew up in the Tilava area.
Starting Football at Željezničar
Rade started playing organized football when he was twelve years old. In June 1982, a scout from his hometown club, FK Željezničar, saw him play. He was invited to try out for their youth team.
Rade joined Željezničar's cadet (under-16) squad. He moved up through different age groups at the club. In 1987, he was almost ready to play for the main team. However, he got a knee injury that kept him from playing for six months.
Rade Bogdanović's Club Career
After recovering from his injury, Rade joined the Željezničar senior team in January 1988. He was just seventeen years old.
Playing for Željezničar
Rade made his first team debut on March 27, 1988. He played in a Yugoslav First League match against Budućnost. One week later, he scored his first goal for Željezničar against Hajduk.
In 1990, Rade had to serve in the army. This meant he missed the entire 1990-91 league season. He stayed with Željezničar until April 1992. He then moved to Belgrade when the Bosnian War started.
Moving to South Korea
In June 1992, Rade moved to South Korea. He joined the club POSCO Atoms. He first had a trial for a month. After playing well, he was offered a full contract, which he accepted.
When he arrived in Korea, Rade started playing as a striker. Before this, he had played as a defensive midfielder. He quickly became one of the best players in the league. In 1992, POSCO Atoms won the 1992 K League title.
At the end of the 1994 K League season, Rade was named one of the best forwards in the league. He played for Pohang Steelers until late 1996.
Time in Japan and a Missed Opportunity
In November 1996, Rade signed with the Japanese club JEF United Ichihara. He moved there because of better pay and a higher level of competition.
While in Belgrade, Rade received an offer from Louis van Gaal's Ajax. Ajax was a very famous Dutch club. Rade wanted to play for Ajax and even signed a first agreement with them. However, he had already committed to JEF United. A football committee decided he had to honor his contract in Japan. So, he went back to Japan and played for JEF United for five months.
Returning to Europe: Atlético Madrid and Breda
In the summer of 1997, Rade finally returned to Europe. He signed with the Spanish club Atlético Madrid. He joined a team with many famous players.
Rade's transfer to Atlético was quite expensive. He said his contract showed he left JEF United for US$2 million. However, the club president, Jesús Gil, made the fee seem much higher.
Rade made his debut for Atlético Madrid on September 6, 1997. He scored two goals in his first game, helping his team win 5-0. However, with other top strikers on the team, Rade didn't always get to play. In January 1998, he was loaned to the Dutch club NAC Breda for the rest of the season.
Playing for Werder Bremen
After his loan, Rade returned to Atlético Madrid in summer 1998. The club decided to sell him to Werder Bremen in Germany.
1998-99 Season Highlights
Rade made his debut for Bremen on September 19, 1998. He scored a goal in a 4-2 win. He stayed at the German club for four years. During this time, he won the 1998–99 DFB-Pokal (German Cup) and the 1998 UEFA Intertoto Cup. In the 1999 German Cup final, he came on as a substitute and scored a penalty in the shootout, helping Bremen win.
Later Years and Retirement
In the 2002–03 season, Rade played for Arminia Bielefeld. After that, he went to Al Wahda in the United Arab Emirates. He then decided to retire from professional football.
Rade Bogdanović's International Career
Rade played three times for the FR Yugoslavia national team. He scored two goals for his country. He was asked to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, but he chose to play for FR Yugoslavia.
Life After Playing Football
After retiring, Rade tried working in football management for a short time.
Since 2011, he owns a sports center in Belgrade. It is called Posco Arena, named after his former Korean team.
TV Football Expert
From the mid-2010s, Rade started appearing on Serbian television as a football expert. He is known for being very direct and open in his opinions.
Rade Bogdanović's Personal Life
Rade Bogdanović is married to Aleksandra. They have three daughters: Kristina (born in 1994), Marija (born in 2000), and Sofija (born in 2007). Rade and his family live in Belgrade, but they also spend time in Mallorca, Spain, where he owns an apartment.
Rade's nephews, Vladimir Jovančić and Darko Jovančić, are also football players.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Željezničar | 1987–88 | Yugoslav First League | 13 | 2 | — | 13 | 2 | |||||
| 1988–89 | 20 | 1 | — | 20 | 1 | |||||||
| 1989–90 | 10 | 1 | — | 10 | 1 | |||||||
| 1990–91 | 19 | 0 | — | 19 | 0 | |||||||
| 1991–92 | 18 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | |||||||
| Total | 80 | 4 | — | 80 | 4 | |||||||
| Pohang Atoms | 1992 | K-League | 12 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | |||
| 1993 | 25 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | 27 | 9 | |||||
| 1994 | 27 | 18 | — | 6 | 4 | 33 | 22 | |||||
| 1995 | 24 | 6 | — | 7 | 2 | 31 | 8 | |||||
| 1996 | 32 | 11 | — | 7 | 2 | 39 | 13 | |||||
| Total | 120 | 45 | — | 27 | 10 | 147 | 55 | |||||
| JEF United Ichihara | 1997 | J1 League | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | — | 22 | 16 | |
| Atlético Madrid | 1997–98 | La Liga | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 1 | 18 | 7 | |
| NAC Breda | 1997–98 | Eredivisie | 13 | 5 | 13 | 5 | ||||||
| Werder Bremen | 1998–99 | Bundesliga | 23 | 8 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 8 | ||
| 1999–2000 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 7 | ||
| 2000–01 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | |||
| 2001–02 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Total | 56 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 74 | 19 | ||
| Arminia Bielefeld | 2002–03 | Bundesliga | 19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 21 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 318 | 83 | 10 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 375 | 107 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR Yugoslavia | 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list FR Yugoslavia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bogdanović goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 June 1997 | Seoul, South Korea |  Ghana |
2–1 | 3–1 | 1997 Korea Cup |
| 2 | 3–1 |
Honours and Awards
Player
Pohang Atoms
- K League 1: 1992
- Korean FA Cup: 1996
- Korean League Cup: 1993
Werder Bremen
- DFB-Pokal: 1998–99
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1998 (Joint Winner)
Individual Awards
- K League Top Assists Award: 1996
- K League Best XI: 1994, 1996
Performance Awards
- Korean League Cup top scorer: 1994
See also
In Spanish: Rade Bogdanović para niños
