About Milorad Pavić
Lived 1921 – 2005 (aged 83). Milorad Pavić was a Yugoslav association football player and association football coach.
Milorad Pavić (, ; also known as Michel Pavić or Miša Pavić 11 November 1921 – 16 August 2005) was a Serbian football player and coach.
Career As a player, Pavić defended the colours of Red Star Belgrade. After his active career he became a head coach with the same team, winning the national championship three times (1958–59, 1959–60, 1963–64) and winning three Yugoslav Cups (1958, 1959, 1964). For seven seasons between 1957 and 1964, he led the team from the bench in 216 official competitive matches (113 wins, 52 draws, and 51 losses).
He also coached Belgian teams Club Brugge (1967–1969), Standard Liège (1964–1967, 1985–1986, 1987–1988), Portuguese teams Benfica (1974–1975) and Sporting CP (1978–1979), and Spanish teams Athletic Bilbao (1972–1974), CD Málaga (1975–1977) and Celta de Vigo (1980–1983). Outside Yugoslavia he was known by nickname "Michel". The press also described him as a Gentleman in Iron Gloves.
In his youth Pavić was taken hostage by the Germans in World War II.
Pavić also won two Belgian Cups as a coach with Standard Liege (1966, 1967), a Spanish Copa del Rey with Athletic Bilbao (1973), and a Portuguese league with Benfica in 1974–75.
Honours Manager Red Star Belgrade Yugoslav First League: 1958–59, 1959–60, 1963–64 Yugoslav Cup: 1957–58, 1958–59, 1963–64 Standard Liège Belgian Cup: 1965–66, 1966–67 Athletic Bilbao Copa del Generalísimo: 1972–73 Benfica Portuguese Championship: 1974–75 Celta Vigo Segunda División: 1981–82
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Milorad Pavić?
Serbian footballer (1921-2005)
When was Milorad Pavić born?
Milorad Pavić was born on 11 November 1921 in Valjevo.
When did Milorad Pavić die?
Milorad Pavić died on 16 August 2005 in Valjevo.
What was Milorad Pavić's occupation?
Milorad Pavić was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Milorad Pavić?
Milorad Pavić was Yugoslav.
Sources & further reading
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