Aleksandar Stanojević
Encyclopedia
Aleksandar Stanojević is a Serbia
n football manager and former player. He is currently head coach of Partizan Belgrade
.
youth squad. From 1993 until 1997 he spent three seasons in Obilić
and one season in Spanish Segunda División
playing for Mallorca
. In 1997 he joined OFK Beograd
for two seasons. He rejoined Partizan in 1999, and was part of the squad that won 2001 national cup
. After returning to OFK Beograd for a season, he moved to Hungarian National Championship club Videoton
, where in 2003 he ended his professional career at the age of 29.
. His first job as a head coach was in Serbian First League
club Srem
. For almost two years he was the assistant coach for Miroslav Đukić in Partizan
and later Serbia national team
. On September 3, 2008, he was appointed the head coach of Serbia national under-19 team
that finished 3rd in 2009 European Under-19 Championship
in Ukraine
.
On April 15, 2010, Goran Stevanović
resigned from Partizan
following a disappointing result in national cup semi-finals. Within 24 hours, Stanojević was promoted as new Partizan head coach, and at the age of just 36 became the youngest manager in the club history. With Stanojević in position, Partizan won all seven remaining league fixtures, including the Eternal derby
and defended the title. The team carried good momentum from the league finish into Champions League qualifying phase
and managed to go all the way and qualify for the group stage
.
Stanojević, who was largely credited for this success, thus became the first Serbia
n coach to lead one Serbian team into the UEFA Champions League
group stage. He managed the team through another successful campaign as Partizan won the 2010-11
double.
In late May 2011, Stanojević signed new 2-year contract with FK Partizan. However, start of 2011-12
season brought disappointing results in qualifications for UEFA Champions League
and UEFA Europa League, when FK Partizan did not succeed to reach the group stage in either of those competitions.
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n football manager and former player. He is currently head coach of Partizan Belgrade
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
.
Playing career
Stanojević started his playing career in PartizanFK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
youth squad. From 1993 until 1997 he spent three seasons in Obilić
FK Obilic
Fudbalski klub Obilić is a football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. Named after legendary Serbian medieval hero Miloš Obilić, the club currently competes in the Druga beogradska liga - grupa Dunav .The club's stadium is also named accordingly; to venerate the Serbian knight it is called the...
and one season in Spanish Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
playing for Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
. In 1997 he joined OFK Beograd
OFK Beograd
Omladinski fudbalski klub Beograd, commonly referred to as OFK Beograd , is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia, more precisely from the Karaburma urban neighborhood. It currently is the oldest team playing in the Serbian SuperLiga. The name means "Youth Football Club Belgrade" in Serbian...
for two seasons. He rejoined Partizan in 1999, and was part of the squad that won 2001 national cup
Yugoslav Cup
The Yugoslav Cup, officially the Marshal Tito Cup, was one of two major football competitions in the former Yugoslavia, the other one being the Yugoslav League Championship. The Yugoslav Cup took place after the league championships when every competitive league in Yugoslavia had finished, in order...
. After returning to OFK Beograd for a season, he moved to Hungarian National Championship club Videoton
Videoton FC
Videoton FC is a Hungarian professional football club based in Székesfehérvár, playing in the Hungarian League as of 2011. Videoton has won one Hungarian League title, one Hungarian Cup title, two Hungarian League Cup titles and one Hungarian Super Cup title...
, where in 2003 he ended his professional career at the age of 29.
Coaching career
Stanojević began his coaching career as a youth coach and later an assistant coach in OFK BeogradOFK Beograd
Omladinski fudbalski klub Beograd, commonly referred to as OFK Beograd , is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia, more precisely from the Karaburma urban neighborhood. It currently is the oldest team playing in the Serbian SuperLiga. The name means "Youth Football Club Belgrade" in Serbian...
. His first job as a head coach was in Serbian First League
Serbian First League
Serbian First League is the name for the second tier in Serbia's football league. The league is operated by the Football Association of Serbia. 18 teams are set to compete in this league for the 2009-10 season...
club Srem
FK Srem
FK Srem is a football club from the city of Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.In 2002 the team amalgamated with FK Zvezdara that was relegated from the top flight, while Srem relegated from the third level. Since 2002-03 the team plays in the Serbian First League, second national level.-History:The club...
. For almost two years he was the assistant coach for Miroslav Đukić in Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
and later Serbia national team
Serbia national football team
The Serbia national football team represents Serbia in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia, the governing body for football in Serbia. Serbia's home ground is Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade and their last head coach was Vladimir Petrović...
. On September 3, 2008, he was appointed the head coach of Serbia national under-19 team
Serbia national under-19 football team
The Serbia national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Serbia and is controlled by the Football Association of Serbia....
that finished 3rd in 2009 European Under-19 Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-Top goalscorers:4 goals Nathan Delfouneso3 goals Henri Lansbury Danijel Aleksić Denys Harmash-External links:*...
in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
.
On April 15, 2010, Goran Stevanović
Goran Stevanovic
Goran "Plavi" Stevanović is a Serbian football manager and former player. In January 2011, Stevanovic was appointed as the new Ghana coach.-External links:...
resigned from Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
following a disappointing result in national cup semi-finals. Within 24 hours, Stanojević was promoted as new Partizan head coach, and at the age of just 36 became the youngest manager in the club history. With Stanojević in position, Partizan won all seven remaining league fixtures, including the Eternal derby
Eternal derby (Serbia)
The Eternal derby also called the Belgrade derby is a match between the fiercest city rivals Red Star and Partizan, two of the biggest and most popular sports societies in Serbia. Rivalry is present in a number of different sports but the most intensive matches are between football, basketball,...
and defended the title. The team carried good momentum from the league finish into Champions League qualifying phase
2010–11 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round
This article details the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round.There were two paths:*Champions Path, which included all domestic champions which did not automatically qualified for the group stage....
and managed to go all the way and qualify for the group stage
2010–11 UEFA Champions League group stage
This article details the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League group stage.The group stage featured 32 teams: the 22 automatic qualifiers and the 10 winners of the play-off round ....
.
Stanojević, who was largely credited for this success, thus became the first Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n coach to lead one Serbian team into the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
group stage. He managed the team through another successful campaign as Partizan won the 2010-11
2010–11 FK Partizan season
The 2010–11 season was FK Partizan's 5th season in Serbian SuperLiga. This article shows player statistics and all matches that the club have and will play during the 2010–11 season.-Squad information:...
double.
In late May 2011, Stanojević signed new 2-year contract with FK Partizan. However, start of 2011-12
2011–12 FK Partizan season
The 2011–12 season is FK Partizan's 6th season in Serbian SuperLiga. This article shows player statistics and all matches that the club have and will play during the 2011–12 season.-Squad information:...
season brought disappointing results in qualifications for UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
and UEFA Europa League, when FK Partizan did not succeed to reach the group stage in either of those competitions.
Manager honours
Partizan- Serbian SuperLigaSerbian SuperligaSerbian SuperLiga is a Serbian professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Serbian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Serbian First League...
: 2 - Serbian CupSerbian CupThe Serbian Cup is the national football cup of Serbia. For sponsorship reasons it is referred to in the media as Lav Cup of Serbia since 2007.The winner of the competition gets a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying round.-Sponsorship:...
: 1- 20112010–11 Serbian CupThe Serbian Cup 2010–11 is fifth season of the Serbian national football tournament. The competition started on 1 September 2010 and concluded with the Final on 11 May 2011. Partizan Belgrade won the title 2-1 over FK Vojvodina in controversial fashion...
- 2011
External links
- Aleksandar Stanojević (playing career in Spain) at BDFutbol.
- Transfermarkt coach profile
- Aleksandar Stanojević Superliga Stats at Utakmica.rs