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) |
| 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Kovačević began playing football with FK Rad in the Yugoslav First League.
Kovačević moved to Greece in July 1992, where he played for Greek first division side Apollon Athens F.C.|Apollon Athens,[2] 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.[3]
References edit
- ^ In Memoriam - Milenko Kovačević (1963-2022)
- ^ 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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