Dimitrije "Dimitri" Davidović (Serbian Cyrillic: Димитрије Димитри Давидовић; born 21 May 1944) is a Serbian–Belgian football manager and former player.
 Davidović in the 1977-78 season | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dimitrije Davidović | ||
| Date of birth | 21 May 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Belgrade,[1] Yugoslavia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Partizan | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1967 | Partizan | 21 | (0) |
| 1967–1968 | Oakland Clippers | 35 | (8) |
| 1969–1971 | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | (5) |
| 1971–1978 | Lierse | 197 | (14) |
| 1978 | San Jose Earthquakes | 27 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1980–1983 | Royal Antwerp | ||
| 1983–1985 | Lokeren | ||
| 1985–1986 | Kortrijk | ||
| 1986–1987 | Beerschot | ||
| 1988–1989 | Lierse | ||
| 1989–1991 | Royal Antwerp | ||
| 1991–1992 | Al Wasl | ||
| 1994 | Kispest Honvéd | ||
| 1996–1997 | Al-Ittihad Jeddah | ||
| 1997–1998 | Sharjah | ||
| 1998–1999 | Al-Ittihad Jeddah | ||
| 1999–2000 | Al Wahda | ||
| 2000 | Al-Ittihad Jeddah | ||
| 2002–2003 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | ||
| 2005–2006 | Qatar SC | ||
| 2006–2007 | Al-Ittihad Jeddah | ||
| 2007–2008 | Qatar SC | ||
| 2008–2009 | Royal Antwerp | ||
| 2011 | Al-Ittihad Jeddah | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
Davidović was a professional soccer player during 16 years in the first divisions of Europe.
Partizan edit
Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Davidović started his career with FK Partizan going through all selections and played professionally there for five years. With the club, he won the Yugoslavian championship and played in the finals of the European Cup.
Oakland Clippers edit
In 1967, Davidovic signed with the Oakland Clippers of the National Professional Soccer League. They won both the Western Division and league championships that year. In 1968, the NPSL merged with the United Soccer Association to form the North American Soccer League. Davidovic remained with the Clippers in 1968, but the team withdrew from the league at the end of the season.
NEC Nijmegen edit
1969–1971, where he led the team as captain.
Lierse edit
1971–1978 During his seven-year stay, they were twice Cup finalists and took part in the Europe Cup.
San Jose Earthquakes edit
In 1978, Davidovic returned to the United States and signed with the San Jose Earthquakes of the NASL. He spent one season in San Jose, scoring one goal in twenty-seven games.
Awards edit
- 1Asian Cup Winners Cup, Continental Cup.
- 1Gulf Cup.
- 3xChampion of Saudi Arabia, King Fahed Cup.
- 1Cup of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Cup.
- 2Federation Cup, Saudi Arabia.
- 1Champion of U.A.E.
- 1Cup of U.A.E.
- 1Federation Cup, U.A.E.
- 1Bronze medal in the Asian Cup Championship
- 1H.R.H. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup
- 1Winning playoffs and promotion to the highest Belgian division
References edit
External links edit
- Official website
- NASL career stats
- Dimitri Davidović at WorldFootball.net