Biography
Who is Dejan Savićević?
Early life and background
Dejan Savićević was born in Podgorica, Montenegro. His father, Vladimir Savićević, worked for the state-owned railway transport company in Titograd. His mother, Vojislava Đurović, also held an administrative role at the same company. He grew up in an apartment located in the Drač neighborhood near the local railway station alongside his younger brother, Goran.
As a young boy, Dejan spent much of his time playing street football with friends. These games often took place on outdoor surfaces near his home, specifically on a field known as Đečevića Livada. He also participated in various futsal tournaments on concrete and clay surfaces throughout his neighborhood.
Youth football and development
His first attempt at structured football occurred in 1979 when he joined the Budućnost youth system. After a brief period away from the club, he joined the youth teams of OFK Titograd in 1981. By January 1983, he was attached to the full squad of OFK Titograd while competing in the Yugoslav Second League East Division.
A significant moment in his development happened during a friendly tournament in Nikšić. Despite suffering from a fever, he played against clubs such as Sutjeska Nikšić and Budućnost. His performance during a half-hour match against Budućnost caught the attention of head coach Milutin Folić, leading to his transfer to the club in February 1983.
Professional club career
Dejan Savićević played for Budućnost's youth setup from early 1983 until the summer of 1984. During this time, he earned call-ups to the Yugoslavia national under-20 team. He scored his first top-flight goal for Budućnost on October 5, 1983, in a 1-0 victory against Red Star Belgrade.
In 1988, he moved to Red Star Belgrade, where he helped the team win the 1990–91 European Cup. Following this success, he transferred to the Italian champions AC Milan in 1992. While playing in Italy, he won three Serie A titles and the 1993–94 UEFA Champions League. He eventually returned to Red Star Belgrade for half a season in 1999 before finishing his playing career at SK Rapid Wien in 2001.
International career and coaching
On the international stage, he represented the Yugoslavia national football team at both the 1990 and 1998 FIFA World Cups. After his time as a player ended, he moved into coaching roles. He served as the coach for the Serbia and Montenegro national team from 2001 until 2003.
Since 2001, he has held the position of president for the Montenegrin Football Association. He is currently serving his fifth term in this leadership role. His long career in football includes eighteen seasons as a professional player.
Birthday and age
Dejan Savićević was born on September 15, 1966, which makes Dejan 60 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Dejan shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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