Blagoje Istatov
Macedonian footballer
About Blagoje Istatov
Lived 1947 – 2018 (aged 71). Blagoje Istatov was a Yugoslav and Macedonian association football player and association football coach.
Blagoj Istatov (; 5 April 1947 – 27 September 2018) was a Yugoslav and Macedonian football manager and player.
Playing career Born in Strumica, Istatov started out at local club Belasica, making his senior debut in 1964. He switched to Pobeda in 1968, amassing over 100 appearances in the Yugoslav Second League over the next five seasons.
In 1973, Istatov was transferred to Yugoslav First League side Partizan. He spent three seasons with the Crno-beli, collecting 50 appearances across all competitions. In Partizan's title-winning season of 1975–76, Istatov served as a backup for Radmilo Ivančević, appearing in three games.
In 1976, Istatov moved abroad and signed with Dutch club Utrecht. He was their first-choice goalkeeper for two seasons, making 63 Eredivisie appearances, before returning to Yugoslavia to finish his career at Belasica.
Managerial career After hanging up his boots, Istatov served as manager of his parent club Belasica on numerous occasions.
Career statistics
Honours As a Player (goalkeeper)
Partizan
Yugoslav First League
FK Belasica Strumica Macedonian Republic League
European Utrecht Intertoto Cup/Summer Cup
As a Menager
FK Belasica Strumica Macedonian Republic League
Macedonian Republic Cup
FK Skopje Macedonian Second League:
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Who was Blagoje Istatov?
Macedonian footballer (1947–2018)
When was Blagoje Istatov born?
Blagoje Istatov was born on 5 April 1947 in Strumica.
When did Blagoje Istatov die?
Blagoje Istatov died on 27 September 2018 in Strumica.
What was Blagoje Istatov's occupation?
Blagoje Istatov was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Blagoje Istatov?
Blagoje Istatov was Yugoslav and Macedonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Blagoje Istatov. https://biography.guide/blagoje-istatov/
MLA: "Blagoje Istatov." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/blagoje-istatov/.
Chicago: "Blagoje Istatov." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/blagoje-istatov/.
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