Milovan Rajevac is a Serbian footballer known for his defensive skills on the field.
He played for notable clubs including FK Crvena zvezda and FK Vojvodina during his playing career.
He led the Ghana national team to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a historic achievement for the team.
Biography
Early Life
Milovan Rajevac was born in Čajetina, Serbia, where he began his journey in football. His passion for the sport led him to pursue a career as a professional player, primarily as a defender.
Playing Career
Rajevac's playing career spanned from the early 1970s to the mid-1980s. He started with FK Borac Čačak from 1972 to 1977, before moving to FK Crvena zvezda for a brief stint in 1977-1978. He continued to play for FK Vojvodina (1979-1980) and then ventured to the United States to join the New York Arrows in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1981 to 1982. After returning to Yugoslavia, he played for Borac Čačak again until 1984, followed by a season with Lunds BK in Sweden and finishing his career at FK Sloboda Užice in 1986.
Managerial Career
Transitioning from player to coach, Rajevac managed several clubs in Serbia, including Sloboda Užice, Red Star Belgrade, FK Vojvodina, and FK Borac Čačak. His most notable achievement came when he became the manager of the Ghana national team in 2008, leading them to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where they narrowly lost to Uruguay in a penalty shootout. After leaving Ghana, he took on various managerial roles, including positions with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia and the Qatar national team. In 2017, he was appointed head coach of the Thailand national team, where he achieved success by winning the King's Cup in the same year.
Legacy
Rajevac's contributions to football have been recognized with several honors, including being named the Serbian Coach of the Year and the African Coach of the Year in 2010. His journey from a local player to an international coach showcases his dedication and impact on the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Rajevac was born in Čajetina. He played as a defender for Borac Čačak (1973–1977), Red Star Belgrade (1977–1978), and FKVojvodina (1979–1980) in Yugoslavia. From 1981 to 1982, he played for the New York Arrows of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) (as "Mike Rajevac"). In 1982, he returned to the Yugoslav First League and played for Borac Čačak until 1984. For the 1984–1985 season, he played for Lunds BK in Sweden, and finished his playing career with Sloboda Užice in 1986.
Rajevac coached a number of club sides in his native Serbia, including Sloboda Užice, Red Star Belgrade, FK Vojvodina and FK Borac Čačak. He became Ghana manager in August 2008. He continued the Black Stars's qualification campaign to 2010 World Cup. In the tournament, they almost reached the semi-final as they narrowly lost to Uruguay in the quarter-final via penalty shootout.
Rajevac quit Ghana after the World Cup on 8 September 2010, and took up a position with Saudi Arabian team Al-Ahli a day later. He left the Saudi club in February 2011 to take up the role as national team coach for Qatar. He was relieved of duties in August 2011. In September 2011, Rajevac was one of four managers linked with the Egyptian national team, and in February 2014 he was one of four managers linked with the Burkina Faso national team. On 15 June 2016, he was officially appointed as manager of Rudar Velenje in Slovenia. However, on 26 June 2016 he was appointed as manager of the Algerian national team. He resigned from the position in October 2016, after two matches. In April 2017, after the resignation of Kiatisuk Senamuang, he had an interview with Football Association of Thailand and was expected to become the head coach of the Thailand national football team. Eventually, he was appointed on one-year deal with an option for another one year by Football Association of Thailand on 26 April 2017. On 5 February 2018, Football Association of Thailand announced the extension of Rajevac's…
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- FK Borac Čačak (1972–1977)
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- FK Crvena zvezda (1977–1978)
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- FK Vojvodina (1979–1980)
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- New York Arrows (1981–1982)
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- FK Borac Čačak (1982–1984)
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- Lunds BK (1984–1985)
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- FK Sloboda Užice (1985–1986)
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- Yugoslavia men's national football team (1976–1976)
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- FK Crvena zvezda (1978–1979)
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- Lunds BK (1984–1984)
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- Yugoslavia Olympic football team (1976–1976)
Legacy
Manager
Thailand
King's Cup: 2017 Individual
Serbian Coach of the Year: 2010 African Coach of the Year: 2010
Clubs
- FK Borac Čačak1972–1977
- Yugoslavia Olympic football team1976–1976
- Yugoslavia men's national football team1976–1976
- FK Crvena zvezda1977–1978
- FK Crvena zvezda1978–1979
- FK Vojvodina1979–1980
- New York Arrows1981–1982
- FK Borac Čačak1982–1984
- Lunds BK1984–1985
- Lunds BK1984–1984
- FK Sloboda Užice1985–1986
Played together with
Abiola DaudaFK Crvena zvezda · 2013–2014- Aboubakar OumarouFK Crvena zvezda · 2008–2009
- Aboubakar OumarouFK Crvena zvezda · 2009–2009
- Aboubakar OumarouFK Vojvodina · 2010–2013
Abraham FrimpongFK Vojvodina · 2011–2011- Adekunle LukmonFK Borac Čačak · 2004–2005
Adilson dos SantosFK Crvena zvezda · 1998–1999- Aleksa MatićFK Crvena zvezda · 2020–2022
Aleksa TerzićFK Crvena zvezda- Aleksa VidićFK Sloboda Užice · 2013–2017
Aleksa VukanovićFK Crvena zvezda- Aleksandar IlićFK Crvena zvezda · 1990–1990
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Identifiers & aliases
Milovan Rajevac is a Serbian football manager and former professional player.
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