Ljubiša Stevanović 1910 – 1978

Biography

Ljubiša Stevanović was born on January 4, 1910, in Belgrade, during a transformative period in Serbian history. He came of age during the interwar years, when football was becoming an increasingly popular sport across Europe and the Balkans. His life spanned nearly seven decades, witnessing profound changes in his homeland and the broader continent.

Stevanović devoted himself to football, becoming part of the growing community of Serbian athletes who helped establish the sport’s place in their nation’s culture. As a footballer, he participated in a sport that brought communities together and provided a source of pride during uncertain times. His involvement in this athletic tradition reflected the broader modernization of Serbian society in the early twentieth century.

Stevanović spent his final years in Nice, France, where he passed away on May 17, 1978, at the age of 68. His life bridged two eras of European history—from the early days of organized Serbian football through the mid-twentieth century. Though specific details of his career remain limited, his participation in this beloved sport ensured he left an imprint on Serbian athletic heritage, remembered as part of the generation that helped shape football’s legacy in the Balkans.