Dragan Popadić

Dragan Popadić (; born 4 February 1945- died 18 April 2026) is a Serbian former football manager and player.

Playing career Born in Majur, a village near Šabac, Popadić began playing football at local club Partizan. He later joined the youth system of Radnički Beograd, making his senior debut in the 1968–69 Yugoslav Second League. During his career, Popadić made 140 appearances in the Yugoslav First League, mostly with Olimpija Ljubljana in the early 1970s. He also spent some time playing in the Benelux countries before retiring.

Managerial career After a long hiatus beginning in 1999, Popadić was appointed as new manager of Ghana Premier League club King Faisal in February 2011. He was dismissed from his position in April due to poor results.

In July 2015, Popadić became the first foreign manager of Ethiopian Premier League club Ethiopian Coffee. He parted ways with them following the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2015–16 season. In May 2017, Popadić returned to the club as manager, remaining in charge until October.

Honours Simba Tanzanian Premier League: 1994, 1995 Tanzania FA Cup: 1995 Express Uganda Super League: 1996