Milan Ivanović
Milan Ivanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Милан Ивановић, pronounced [mǐlan iʋǎːnoʋit͡ɕ]; born 21 December 1960 in Sivac, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia) is a former Serbian Australian football (soccer) player. He also played for Australian national team.
| Ivanović playing for Australia in 1993 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Milan Ivanović | ||
| Date of birth | 21 December 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Sivac, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Position(s) | Sweeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1979 | Crvenka | ||
| 1979–1982 | Rudar Kostolac | ||
| 1982–1985 | OFK Belgrade | 95 | (9) |
| 1985–1989 | Red Star Belgrade | 25 | (0) |
| 1986–1988 | → Radnički Niš (loan) | 59 | (0) |
| 1989–2000 | Adelaide City | 300 | (2) |
| 1994 | → White City Woodville (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1996 | → Campbelltown City (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 1998 | → White City Woodville (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2007 | Northern Demons | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 504 | (11) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1991–1998 | Australia | 59 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 August 2011 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 June 2007 | |||
Club career
Ivanović started his career with a local club Crvenka. After stints with Rudar Kostolac and OFK Belgrade, he joined Red Star Belgrade in 1985.[1] Ivanović played in a 1988 European Cup encounter against A.C. Milan.
He emigrated to Australia and on arrival in 1989 he joined Adelaide City in the National Soccer League. Nicknamed "The Doctor"[2] for his ability to cut out the opposition's attacks and launch into an incisive midfield run, the classy, composed sweeper formed a formidable partnership with Alex Tobin that became the mainstay of the Adelaide City and Socceroo defence. That resulted in two national titles in 1992 and 1994, cementing his legendary status.
In 2007, Ivanović came out of retirement to play in the South Australian Premier League club, Northern Demons.
International career
Ivanović made his first international appearance for Australia in 1991. He captained Australia once, in a match against Japan on 15 February 1998, which also his last appearance for Australia. Ivanović made 59 international appearances for Australia.
In 2000, he was selected as a member of the Australian "Team of the Century" by respondents to a worldwide Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation vote, beating Paul Okon into second place for a position in central defense.[3]
Managerial career
Ivanović has coached at local level in South Australia, in both Federation and Amateur leagues. He has been in charge at both Enfield City and White City and saved the latter club from relegation in 2006. Currently Coaching U/19's at Croydon Kings (Polonia) Soccer Club in South Australia. He is now currently the Head Soccer coach at Scotch College Adelaide.
Honours
With Australia:
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 1997 (Runners-Up)
- OFC Nations Cup: 1996
With Adelaide City:
Personal honours:
- FFA Hall of Fame Inductee - 2003
- Johnny Warren Medal: 1990–1991 with Adelaide City
- Joe Marston Medal: 1992–1993 with Adelaide City
- RSSSF Australian Team of the Century: 2000
References
- ^ "Lopta ga odvela iz Sivca u Adelejd". novosti.rs. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Socceroos Greats - Where are they now: Milan Ivanovic". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ "Australia - Team of the Century". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 29 April 2002. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
External links
- Milan Ivanović at WorldFootball.net
- Milan Ivanović at National-Football-Teams.com