Vladimir Ivić

Ivić began his career with Proleter Zrenjanin, making his senior debut in the 1994–95 season. He was transferred to Partizan in the summer of 1998. Over the next six years, Ivić helped the side win three championship titles and two domestic cups. He also made his UEFA Champions League debut in the 2003–04 campaign. After Saša Ilić's departure from the club in early 2004, Ivić became the team's captain. He scored a total of 64 league goals in 133 appearances with the Crno-beli. In July 2004, Ivić signed a three-year contract with German club Borussia Mönchengladbach. He made just four league appearances and scored once in the team's 3–1 home victory against Werder Bremen. On 21 December he was transferred to the Greek side, AEK Athens, where his brother, Ilija was the technichal director. On 31 August 2007 Ivić was released from AEK and signed with fellow Super League club, Aris. He spent one year there, before switching to crosstown rivals PAOK in June 2008. Over the following four seasons, Ivić made 133 appearances and scored 24 goals across all competitions.

At international level, Ivić was capped eight times by Serbia and Montenegro between 2001 and 2004, making his debut as a substitute for Dejan Stanković in a World Cup 2002 qualifier against Switzerland, an eventual 1–1 draw. His final international was an April 2004 friendly match against Northern Ireland. Ivić was previously a member of the team that represented his nation at the Millennium Super Soccer Cup, winning the tournament.

2010s

In June 2013, Ivić started working with PAOK's under-20 team. He led them to the league title in his first year for the role. In March 2016, Ivić was appointed manager of PAOK until the end of the season, following the departure of Igor Tudor. He won the Greek Cup in May 2017, before leaving the following month. On 31 May 2018, Ivić officially took charge of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv, penning a two-year deal with an option for a third season. He won the national championship in his debut season with a record 31-point margin and only one loss. In his second season, Ivić led the team to another championship title, only losing in the final league fixture.

2020s

On 15 August 2020, Ivić was appointed as manager of Watford on a one-year contract with an option for a further year. He was sacked by the club on 19 December when they finished fifth in the league. Ivić returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv on 12 June 2022 on a two-year contract. On 4 January 2023, Ivić was appointed manager of Russian Premier League club Krasnodar on a two-year deal. He was dismissed by the club on 13 March 2024. On 4 February 2025, Ivić was appointed coach of UAE Pro League club Al-Ain.

Ivić is the younger brother of fellow footballer Ilija Ivić.