Goran Bogdanović (footballer) explained

Goran Bogdanović
Fullname:Goran Bogdanović
Birth Date:27 April 1967
Birth Place:Smederevo, SFR Yugoslavia
Height:1.79 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1979–1985
Youthclubs1:Smederevo
Years1:1985–1993
Clubs1:Partizan
Caps1:148
Goals1:14
Years2:1993–1995
Clubs2:Mallorca
Caps2:71
Goals2:7
Years3:1995–1997
Clubs3:Espanyol
Caps3:58
Goals3:6
Years4:1998–1999
Clubs4:Extremadura
Caps4:23
Goals4:0
Years5:2000–2004
Clubs5:Sartid Smederevo
Caps5:105
Goals5:7
Totalcaps:405
Totalgoals:34

Goran Bogdanović (; born 27 April 1967) is a Serbian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He was most noted for his technical ability and dribbling skills.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Playing career

After starting out at his hometown club Smederevo, Bogdanović was acquired by Partizan as a teenager in 1985. He would go on to win back-to-back championships with the Crno-beli in 1986 and 1987. After completing his compulsory military service in the 1988–89 season, Bogdanović established himself as one of the team's most regular players, helping Partizan win the only edition of the Yugoslav Super Cup (1989) and one Yugoslav Cup (1992).

In February 1993, Bogdanović moved abroad to Spain and signed with Segunda División side Mallorca. He spent two and a half years with the Bermellones, before transferring to La Liga side Espanyol in the summer of 1995. In his debut season with the Periquitos, Bogdanović scored five league goals in 24 appearances, as the club finished in fourth place. He later lost his place in the team, before switching to Extremadura in early 1998, helping them win promotion to the top flight.

In January 2000, Bogdanović returned to his childhood club Sartid Smederevo.[5] He helped the side earn a spot in UEFA competitions for the first time in the 2000–01 season. The following year, Bogdanović led the Oklopnici as captain to a third-place finish, their highest league position to date. He also helped them win the Serbia and Montenegro Cup in 2003,[6] their first major trophy. At the end of the 2003–04 season, Bogdanović retired from professional football.[7] He ended his career with a farewell exhibition game between his former clubs Smederevo and Partizan on 31 July 2004.[8]

Post-playing career

Just weeks after hanging up his boots, Bogdanović was appointed as sporting director at his parent club Smederevo.[9] [10] He remained in charge until August 2012, before leaving the club following a disagreement with the newly appointed board.[11]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Partizan1985–8650000050
1986–871910020211
1987–881701000180
1988–8900000000
1989–903036060423
1990–913243060414
1991–922738320376
1992–9318350233
Total1481423316018717
Mallorca1992–9313010140
1993–9434720367
1994–9524081321
Total717111828
Espanyol1995–9624590335
1996–973414030411
1997–98002020
Total58615030766
Extremadura1997–9816030190
1998–99701080
Total23040270
Sartid Smederevo1999–200020100201
2000–0123020250
2001–0228441325
2002–0317230202
2003–0417030200
Total1057201011178
Career total4053455429148939

Honours

Partizan
Sartid Smederevo

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goran Bogdanović: Tvorac čuvene biciklice! . Serbian . sdcafe.rs . 21 September 2014 . 7 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Fudbal na biciklu . Serbian . glas-javnosti.rs . 2 January 2001 . 10 December 2018.
  3. Web site: Goša biciklom, ostali peške... . Serbian . glas-javnosti.rs . 8 July 2001 . 10 December 2018.
  4. Web site: Bogdanović za sva vremena . Serbian . glas-javnosti.rs . 3 December 2001 . 10 December 2018.
  5. Web site: Sartid iz pepela . Serbian . glas-javnosti.rs . 3 May 2000 . 10 December 2018.
  6. Web site: Sartid pobednik Kupa! . Serbian . srbija.gov.rs . 29 May 2003 . 2 April 2020.
  7. Web site: Pehar u plamenu strasti . Serbian . glas-javnosti.rs . 16 May 2004 . 10 December 2018.
  8. Web site: Legenda o Biciklici . Serbian . glas-javnosti.rs . 1 August 2004 . 2 April 2020.
  9. Web site: Nova uprava u Sartidu, Kiković trener . Serbian . b92.net . 29 May 2004 . 10 December 2018.
  10. Web site: Poverenje Kikoviću . Serbian . glas-javnosti.rs . 30 May 2004 . 10 December 2018.
  11. Web site: SMEDEREVO: Smenjen Bogdanović . Serbian . mondo.rs . 23 August 2012 . 7 October 2016.