Dimitri Davidović Explained

Dimitri Davidović
Fullname:Dimitrije Davidović
Birth Date:1944 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Belgrade,[1] Yugoslavia
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Partizan
Years1:1963–1967
Years2:1967–1968
Years3:1969–1971
Years4:1971–1978
Years5:1978
Clubs1:Partizan
Clubs2:Oakland Clippers
Clubs3:NEC
Clubs4:Lierse SK
Clubs5:San Jose Earthquakes
Caps1:21
Caps2:35
Caps3:39
Caps4:197
Caps5:27
Goals1:0
Goals2:8
Goals3:5
Goals4:14
Goals5:1
Manageryears1:1980–1983
Manageryears2:1983–1985
Manageryears3:1985–1986
Manageryears4:1986–1987
Manageryears5:1988–1989
Manageryears6:1989–1991
Manageryears7:1991–1992
Manageryears8:1994
Manageryears9:1996–1997
Manageryears10:1997–1998
Manageryears11:1998–1999
Manageryears12:1999–2000
Manageryears13:2000
Manageryears14:2002–2003
Manageryears15:2005–2006
Manageryears16:2006–2007
Manageryears17:2007–2008
Manageryears18:2008–2009
Manageryears19:2011
Managerclubs1:FC Antwerp
Managerclubs2:Lokeren
Managerclubs3:Kortrijk
Managerclubs4:Beerschot
Managerclubs5:Lierse SK
Managerclubs6:FC Antwerp
Managerclubs7:Al Wasl
Managerclubs8:Kispest Honvéd
Managerclubs9:Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Managerclubs10:Sharjah
Managerclubs11:Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Managerclubs12:Al Wahda
Managerclubs13:Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Managerclubs14:Al-Ahli Jeddah
Managerclubs15:Qatar SC
Managerclubs16:Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Managerclubs17:Qatar SC
Managerclubs18:FC Antwerp
Managerclubs19:Al-Ittihad Jeddah

Dimitrije "Dimitri" Davidović (; born 21 May 1944) is a Serbian–Belgian football manager and former player.

Playing career

Davidović was a professional soccer player during 16 years in the first divisions of Europe.

Partizan

Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Davidović started his career with FK Partizan going through all selections and played professionally there for five years. With the club, he won the Yugoslavian championship and played in the finals of the European Cup.

Oakland Clippers

In 1967, Davidovic signed with the Oakland Clippers of the National Professional Soccer League. They won both the Western Division and league championships that year. In 1968, the NPSL merged with the United Soccer Association to form the North American Soccer League. Davidovic remained with the Clippers in 1968, but the team withdrew from the league at the end of the season.

NEC Nijmegen

1969–1971, where he led the team as captain.[2]

Lierse

1971–1978 During his seven-year stay,[3] they were twice Cup finalists and took part in the Europe Cup.

San Jose Earthquakes

In 1978, Davidovic returned to the United States and signed with the San Jose Earthquakes of the NASL. He spent one season in San Jose, scoring one goal in twenty-seven games.

Managerial career

In November 2006, Davidović took charge of Saudi side Al-Ittihad for the fourth time.[4]

He then was appointed manager of FC Antwerp for the third time in summer 2008,[5] only to resign in February 2009.[6]

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.dimitrijedavidovic.com/page2.html Dimitrije Davidovic-Official Website
  2. Web site: Dimitri Davidović. Voetbalstats. 15 June 2024. nl.
  3. Web site: Dimitri. Nieuwsblad. nl. 24 June 2011. 15 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Davidovic verkiest Al Ittihad boven Lierse. Het Nieuwsblad. nl. 15 November 2006. 15 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Dimitri Davidovic voor derde keer coach van Antwerp. Gazet van Antwerpen. nl. 2 July 2008. 15 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Davidovic neemt ontslag als coach van Antwerp en stopt. De Morgen. nl. 19 February 2009. 15 June 2024.