Predrag Mijatović

Predrag Mijatović, born on January nineteenth, nineteen sixty-nine, is a distinguished Montenegrin football administrator and former professional player, renowned for his role as a striker. Currently, he holds the position of Vice-President at FK Partizan, contributing to the development of football in his home country.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mijatović showcased his talents at six prominent clubs, including Budućnost, Partizan, Valencia, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, and Levante. His international career was marked by significant appearances for FR Yugoslavia, where he participated in the nineteen ninety-eight FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro two thousand.

During his tenure at Real Madrid, Mijatović earned a reputation as one of the world's elite strikers. He made a remarkable impact in the nineteen ninety-five to ninety-six La Liga season, scoring twenty-eight goals for Valencia, which led to his transfer to Real Madrid. Notably, he scored a crucial goal in the nineteen ninety-eight UEFA Champions League final, securing Madrid's first European Cup in thirty-two years.

In nineteen ninety-seven, Mijatović was recognized as the runner-up for the prestigious Ballon d'Or, finishing behind Ronaldo and ahead of Zinedine Zidane. After retiring from professional play, he transitioned into a managerial role, serving as the director of football for Real Madrid from two thousand six to two thousand nine, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.