Miroslav Đukić

Club

Born in Šabac and living in a small town near Šabac called Štitar in the Socialist Republic of Serbia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Đukić began his playing career with FK Mačva Šabac, moving in 1989 to Belgrade with FK Rad after reported interest from both national giants FK Partizan and Red Star Belgrade. In spring 1991, Đukić signed for Deportivo de La Coruña in Spain, who purchased him for 40 million pesetas. He only appeared in five league games for the Galicians until the end of his first season, which ended in La Liga promotion, but, from there onwards, became an undisputed starter, never totalling less than 35 matches and 3,000 minutes of action in five consecutive campaigns, as Super Depor was coming to fruition. On 15 May 1994, in the league's last round, at home against Valencia CF, Đukić missed a penalty kick in the game's last minute (eventual 0–0 draw), as habitual taker Donato had already been replaced and second option Bebeto refused the responsibility since he failed to score one the previous match. As a result, FC Barcelona were crowned champions instead, and the elegant defender left A Coruña at the end of 1996–97 at the age of 31 as his contract was not renewed. Subsequently, Đukić joined Valencia, starting in all of the league games he took part in his first three seasons and helping the Che to two consecutive UEFA Champions League finals, both lost. Already as a backup, he made 16 appearances as the club won the first national…

Serbia U-21 national team and Partizan

Đukić earned his coaching license in Spain, and started his new career in July 2006 with Serbia's under-21 team with which he qualified in dramatic fashion for the 2007 UEFA European Championship (3–0 home loss against Sweden, followed by a 5–0 away win). On 23 January 2007, Đukić was simultaneously named head coach of Partizan, being eventually voted Manager of the Year. Đukić led the Serbia under-21 team to the final of the 2007 UEFA European Championship, losing against hosts Netherlands. He stepped down shortly thereafter. On 19 December 2007, Đukić decided not to extend his expired contract with Partizan and was appointed head coach of Serbia. He was replaced at the helm of Partizan by Slaviša Jokanović.

Serbia national team

On 25 December 2007, Đukić was officially presented as the new head coach of the Serbia national team. He made his debut as head coach against Macedonia in Skopje, on 6 February 2008. The match ended with a score of 1-1. In the next four friendly matches, Đukić recorded defeats against Ukraine (2-0), Russia (2-1) and Germany (2-1) and a draw with the Republic of Ireland (1-1). Đukić also led Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Before the tournament, Đukić had a brief public row with Partizan and several other European clubs who did not wish to let their players go to Beijing. At the Olympic tournament, Serbia was eliminated in the group stage with only one point won (playing…

Club

International

Player

Deportivo

Copa del Rey: 1994–95 Supercopa de España: 1995 Valencia

La Liga: 2001–02 Copa del Rey: 1998–99 Supercopa de España: 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1998 UEFA Champions League runner-up: 1999–2000, 2000–01

Manager

Serbia U21

UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2007 Valladolid

Segunda División play-offs: 2012 Partizan

Serbian Cup: 2017–18 Individual

Serbian Coach of the Year: 2007