Siniša Mihajlović
Serbian footballer
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About Siniša Mihajlović
Siniša Mihajlović developed a love for soccer when he was very young which saw him join NK Borovo in the lower league. The Serbian-Italian defender/midfielder played for Red Star Belgrade in Serbia before signing for Italian side AS Roma in 1992.
He started attracting interest when he joined S.S. Lazio in 1998. His performance helped the team to win the Serie A title in 2000 and the UEFA Cup Winners Cup, and the Super Cup in 1999. After six successful years at the club, he moved to Internazionale where he also won the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Supercoppa Italiana.
International career
Mihajlović played for the national teams of Yugoslavia, and Serbia and Montenegro. He represented them at a number of competitions including the FIFA World Cup, and the UEFA Euros. He netted ten times out of his 63 appearances.
As a coach
After ending his playing career in 2006, Mihajlović was hired by his former club, Internazionale to work as one of their assistant coaches under Roberto Mancini. In 2008, he was appointed as the head coach of Bologna in the Italian Serie A.
He went on to manage other renowned teams such as Sampdoria, Fiorentina, Sporting CP, and AC Milan. Between 2012 and 2013, he worked as the head coach of the Serbian senior national team.
Parents, siblings and spouse
His parents were Bogdan and Viktorija, and he grew up with a brother named Dražen. He was married to renowned television personality Arianna Rapaccioni.
Recognition
In 1999, he was named the FR Yugoslavia player of the Year. Two decades later, he won the “Serbian Coach of the year” award.
Trivia
During his playing days, he scored 28 goals from direct free-kicks, making it one of the most scored free kick goals in Serie A.
Cause of Death
The former soccer player and coach lost his life after battling leukemia. He died in a hospital in Rome.
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F.A.Q. about Siniša Mihajlović
When is his birthday?
Siniša Mihajlović's birthday is on February 20, 1969.
In how many days is his birthday?
Siniša's birthday is in 302 days
How old was Siniša when he died?
He was 53 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 16, 2022.
How old would he be today?
Siniša Mihajlović would be 55 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Siniša from?
He was born in Vukovar, Croatia (SFR Yugoslavia).
What was Siniša Mihajlović's height?
He was 6′ 1″ (1.85m) tall.