Qatip Osmani Explained

Qatip Osmani
Fullname:Qatip Osmani
Birth Date:29 June 1969
Birth Place:Sisak, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
Currentclub:Struga (manager)
Manageryears1:2010–2011
Managerclubs1:Shkëndija
Manageryears2:2012
Managerclubs2:Shkëndija
Manageryears3:2012–2017
Managerclubs3:Renova
Manageryears4:2017–2019
Managerclubs4:Shkëndija
Manageryears5:2019–2020
Managerclubs5:Shkupi
Manageryears6:2020–2022
Managerclubs6:Renova
Manageryears7:2022–2023
Managerclubs7:Shkëndija
Manageryears8:2023–2024
Managerclubs8:Vllaznia
Manageryears9:2024–
Managerclubs9:Struga

Qatip Osmani (born 29 June 1969) is a is a Macedonian football manager and former footballer, currently managing Struga. Osmani is widely recognized for his significant contributions to various clubs in the Macedonian First Football League. Throughout his managerial career, he has led several notable teams, including Vllaznia, Shkëndija, Renova, Shkupi, and Struga.

Osmani has gained widespread recognition for his tactical expertise and leadership, particularly during his tenure at Shkëndija, where he secured three Macedonian First League titles.

Career

Osmani began his managerial career in the early 2010s, with a notable early stint at Shkëndija. During his first period at the club, he guided the team to its first-ever Macedonian First League title in the 2010–11 season, marking a significant achievement in the club’s history. His ability to build cohesive and disciplined teams quickly gained attention.

His second and most successful spell at Shkëndija came between 2017 and 2019, where he led the team to back-to-back league championships in the 2017–18 and 2017–18 seasons. Under his management, Shkëndija became one of the dominant teams in the league, known for its strong defensive structure and dynamic attack. He has been regarded as one of the club's most prominent managers.[1] Throughout his career, Osmani has also managed other Macedonian clubs such as Renova, Shkupi where he continued to develop his managerial skills.

On 3 October 2023 Osmani was appointed manager of the Albanian side Vllaznia. Despite his efforts to turn the team around, he was sacked on 25 April 2024. During his time at the club, he was described as having "managed to get a team that he found unmotivated and without points back on track," showcasing his ability to motivate and revitalize struggling teams, even under challenging circumstances.[2] On 29 May 2024, Osmani was appointed as the manager of Struga, the back-to-back league title winners, marking the next chapter in his managerial career.

Personal life

Osmani was born in 1969. His father was born in Tetovo, Socialist Macedonia.[3]

Managerial statistics

TeamFromToRecord
GWDLWin %
Shkëndija6 November 201015 September 2011
Shkëndija21 March 201231 July 2012
Renova15 August 20121 June 2017
Shkëndija2 June 201710 September 2019
Shkupi23 Septemver 20192 March 2020
Renova27 November 202030 June 2022
Shkëndija15 September 202231 May 2023
Vllaznia31 October 202325 April 2024
Struga29 May 2024Present
Total

Honours

Manager

Shkëndija

2010–11, 2017–18, 2018–19

2017–18

2011

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Qato: Nuk kam pasur kontakte me drejtuesit e Shkëndijës. tvklan.mk.
  2. Web site: Çudira në Shkodër, Vllaznia shkarkon Qatip Osmanin! Kush e zëvendëson trajnerin. shqiptarja.com.
  3. Web site: Qatip Osmani: Kush Është Trajneri I Ri I Struga Trim Lum?. infosport.mk.