Siniša Mihajlović

Siniša Mihajlović, born on February twentieth, nineteen sixty-nine, was a prominent Serbian football manager and professional footballer. He began his career as a midfielder and attacking midfielder but transitioned to play primarily as a defender, showcasing his versatility on the field.

His illustrious playing career was marked by significant achievements, including winning the European Cup with Red Star Belgrade in nineteen ninety-one. Mihajlović made a remarkable impact in Italy, where he played for several Serie A clubs, including Roma, Sampdoria, Lazio, and Inter Milan, amassing three hundred fifty-three appearances and securing league titles with Lazio and Inter Milan. Renowned for his exceptional free kick abilities, he holds the all-time Serie A record for the most goals scored from free kicks, totaling twenty-eight.

On the international stage, Mihajlović earned sixty-three caps for Yugoslavia between nineteen ninety-one and two thousand three, scoring ten goals. His international career included participation in the nineteen ninety-eight FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro two thousand tournaments, with his first four caps representing SFR Yugoslavia.

After retiring from professional play in two thousand six, Mihajlović transitioned to coaching, starting as an assistant manager at Inter Milan. Over the years, he managed six Serie A clubs, including Bologna, Fiorentina, Torino, and AC Milan, with his tenure as the coach of the Serbia national team spanning from May two thousand twelve to November two thousand thirteen. His battle with leukemia began in two thousand nineteen, and he sadly passed away in two thousand twenty-two.