Borislav Cvetković (born 30 September 1962) is a Serbian football manager and retired player. He was nicknamed "Lane sa Korane" (Doe of Korana), by legendary sports commentator Ivan Tomić, while playing for Dinamo. When he moved to Belgrade, Tomić just switched his nickname to "Lane sa Marakane" (Doe of Marakana), as Red Star Belgrade stadium is colloquially known.

Borislav Cvetković
Personal information
Full name Borislav Cvetković
Date of birth (1962-09-30) 30 September 1962 (age 62)
Place of birth Karlovac, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1986 Dinamo Zagreb 151 (44)
1986–1988 Red Star Belgrade 63 (22)
1988–1991 Ascoli 84 (20)
1992–1993 Maceratese 26 (8)
1993–1994 Casertana 19 (6)
1994–1995 Borac Čačak 7 (1)
Total 350 (101)
International career
1983–1988 Yugoslavia 11 (1)
Managerial career
Obilić
2005–2006 Red Star Belgrade (assistant)
Sopot
Medal record
Representing  Yugoslavia
Men's Football
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Los Angeles Team Competition
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Club

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During his club career he played for Dinamo Zagreb, Red Star Belgrade, Ascoli, Maceratese, Casertana and Borac Čačak.

International

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He made his debut for Yugoslavia in a June 1983 friendly match against Romania, coming on as a 30th-minute substitute for Miloš Šestić, and earned a total of 11 caps, scoring 1 goal. He participated in UEFA Euro 1984. His final international was a November 1988 World Cup qualification match against France.[1]

Coaching career

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Cvetković coached FK Sopot, an expositure of Cvetković's former club Red Star Belgrade. He also coached Obilić in one short term, he worked also as assistant to Dragan Okuka in the Serbia U21 side.

Personal life

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Boro is the younger brother of the late Zvjezdan Cvetković, who was the coach of Borac Banja Luka.

References

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  1. ^ "Player Database". EU-football. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
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