Milovan Ćirić 1918 – 1986

Biography

Milovan Ćirić was born on February 12, 1918, in Belgrade, where he would spend much of his life devoted to the sport of football. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a respected football manager, contributing to the development and leadership of Serbian football during a formative period in the sport’s history. His work in managing teams reflected a deep commitment to the game and its athletes.

Throughout his professional life, Ćirić worked to advance Serbian football during the twentieth century, a time of significant growth for the sport across Europe. His experience and leadership left an impression on those who worked alongside him and the clubs he served. Though specific details of his managerial achievements remain part of football’s broader historical record, his presence in the sport helped shape its trajectory in Serbia.

Milovan Ćirić passed away on October 14, 1986, in his native Belgrade at the age of sixty-eight. His life spanned nearly seven decades, during which he witnessed and participated in the evolution of football in Serbia. He is remembered as part of the generation of managers who helped establish football as an integral part of Serbian culture and sports heritage.