Dimitri Davidović

For the writer and historian, see Dimitrije Davidović.

Dimitri Davidović
Personal information
Full name Dimitrije Davidović
Date of birth (1944-05-21) 21 May 1944 (age 80)
Place of birth Belgrade,[1] Yugoslavia
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Partizan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1967 Partizan 21 (0)
1967–1968 Oakland Clippers 35 (8)
1969–1971 NEC 39 (5)
1971–1978 Lierse SK 197 (14)
1978 San Jose Earthquakes 27 (1)
Managerial career
1980–1983 FC Antwerp
1983–1985 Lokeren
1985–1986 Kortrijk
1986–1987 Beerschot
1988–1989 Lierse SK
1989–1991 FC Antwerp
1991–1992 Al Wasl
1994 Kispest Honvéd
1996–1997 Al-Ittihad Jeddah
1997–1998 Sharjah
1998–1999 Al-Ittihad Jeddah
1999–2000 Al Wahda
2000 Al-Ittihad Jeddah
2002–2003 Al-Ahli Jeddah
2005–2006 Qatar SC
2006–2007 Al-Ittihad Jeddah
2007–2008 Qatar SC
2008–2009 FC Antwerp
2011 Al-Ittihad Jeddah
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dimitrije "Dimitri" Davidović (Serbian Cyrillic: Димитрије Димитри Давидовић; 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

  • 1 Asian Cup Winners Cup, Continental Cup.
  • 1 Gulf Cup.
  • 3x Champion of Saudi Arabia, King Fahed Cup.
  • 1 Cup of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Cup.
  • 2 Federation Cup, Saudi Arabia.
  • 1 Champion of U.A.E.
  • 1 Cup of U.A.E.
  • 1 Federation Cup, U.A.E.
  • 1 Bronze medal in the Asian Cup Championship
  • 1 H.R.H. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup
  • 1 Winning playoffs and promotion to the highest Belgian division

References

  1. ^ Dimitrije Davidovic-Official Website
  2. ^ "Dimitri Davidović". Voetbalstats (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Dimitri". Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). 24 June 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Davidovic verkiest Al Ittihad boven Lierse". Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). 15 November 2006. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Dimitri Davidovic voor derde keer coach van Antwerp". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch). 2 July 2008. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Davidovic neemt ontslag als coach van Antwerp en stopt". De Morgen (in Dutch). 19 February 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2024.