Milenko Kovačević (Serbian Cyrillic: Миленко Ковачевић; 6 November 1963 – 23 April 2022)[1] was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Yugoslavia, Greece and Cyprus.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 November 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Šabac, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Date of death | 23 April 2022 (aged 58) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Železničar Šabac | |||
| 1988–1990 | Mačva Šabac | 71 | (12) |
| 1990–1992 | Rad | 63 | (10) |
| 1992–1995 | Apollon Athens | 93 | (13) |
| 1995–1997 | AEK Larnaca | 51 | (14) |
| 1997–1998 | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 23 | (8) |
| Total | 301 | (57) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editKovačević began playing top-tier football with FK Rad in the then Yugoslav First League. He also played for hoemtown club Železničar Šabac and Mačva Šabac.[2]
Kovačević moved to Greece in July 1992, where he played for Greek first division side Apollon Athens,[3] making 93 appearances during his three seasons in the Greek top flight.
Kovačević finished his playing career in Cyprus with AEK Larnaca and Nea Salamis Famagusta.[4]
References
edit- ^ In Memoriam - Milenko Kovačević (1963-2022)
- ^ "IN MEMORIAM - MILENKO KOVAČEVIĆ (1963-2022)". FK Mačva (in Serbian). 23 April 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander (11 May 2005). "Foreign Players in Greece since 1959/60". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008.
- ^ Κοβάσεβιτς: 50-50 οι πιθανότητες (in Greek). sigmalive.com. 12 August 2008.
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