George Mihaljević
American soccer player
About George Mihaljević
Lived 1936 – 2023 (aged 87). George Mihaljević was an American and Yugoslav association football player and association football coach.
Đuro "George" Mihaljević (born 28 February 1936) is a Croatian-American former football player and coach.
Career Mihaljević began his career with the youth team of Radnički Beograd in 1948. Between the ages of 18 and 22 he played professionally in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, before moving to the United States, where he joined the Army. After retiring as a player, he became the first ever coach of the St. Louis Stars during the 1967 season.
Personal life Mihaljević has five children. His eldest son Joe Mihaljević was also a professional footballer; together they run the Mihaljevic Soccer School, now in Folsom, California, a soccer school which George founded in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Mihaljević?
American soccer player
When was George Mihaljević born?
George Mihaljević was born on 28 February 1936 in Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
When did George Mihaljević die?
George Mihaljević died on 3 May 2023 in St. Louis.
What was George Mihaljević's occupation?
George Mihaljević was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was George Mihaljević?
George Mihaljević was American and Yugoslav.
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