Ratko Dostanic
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Ratko Dostanić is a Serbia
n football coach
and former player.
.
During his career as a footballer he used to play as a defender
, playing for Yugoslavian Timok Zaječar
and Rad
, and French
clubs - FC Bourges
, SM Caen
, Le Mans Union Club 72, Rodez AF
, Red Star 93, SO Châtellerault
and EDS Montluçon
.
. Until 2003 he is an assistant of the Serbia
n coach Slavoljub Muslin
at PFC Levski Sofia
and Red Star Belgrade
. For a short period of time he was the head coach of FK Obilić
. (second part of the season 2000-01).
During the period 2003-2009 Dostanić managed a total of nine clubs from five different countries - the Serbian FK Smederevo
, Red Star Belgrade
, OFK Beograd
, FK Bežanija
and FK Srem
, the Bulgarian PFC Slavia Sofia
(twice - January–September 2004 and July–December 2006), the Greek
Veria FC, the Chinese
Dalian Shide and the Macedonian
FK Vardar
.
On 23 July 2009 Dostanić was appointed head coach of PFC Levski Sofia
replacing Emil Velev
who was fired the previous day, signing for 2+1 years with the club until 2012.
On 18 October, about 3 months after becoming head coach of Levski, Dostanić resigned following a 0:1 home loss to Beroe
.
Under the Dostanic management Levski Sofia "achieved" its worst record, with 8 consecutive losses both in the Bulgarian A PFG and in the European club competitions. On 21 March 2010 the ex-manager of Bulgaria
n club PFC Levski Sofia
signed for FC Red Star Belgrade.
On 6 August Dostanić resigned from Red Star's post as manager following team's defeat in their first UEFA Europa League game against ŠK Slovan Bratislava
.
In the First League of FR Yugoslavia 2000-01
season Dostanić managed FK Obilić to finish third in the league, also reaching the semi-finals of the Yugoslav Cup
during the same season.
On 1 August 2009, 10 days after his appointment as a head coach of Levski Sofia, Dostanić won the first trophy in his career after beating PFC Litex Lovech
1–0 to win the Bulgarian Supercup
. With Red Star Belgrade he won Serbian cup (2010).
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n football coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
and former player.
Playing career
Ratko Dostanić started his youth career as a member of FK PartizanFK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
.
During his career as a footballer he used to play as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, playing for Yugoslavian Timok Zaječar
FK Timok Zajecar
FK Timok Zaječar is a football club from Zaječar, Serbia.-Fans:The FK Timok fans call themselves Otrovi . The group was formed in 1998. and is situated at the eastern terrace of Kraljevica stadium....
and Rad
FK Rad
FK Rad is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. It plays at Stadion Kralj Petar I, which is located in the southern part of the city's Banjica neighbourhood....
, and French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
clubs - FC Bourges
FC Bourges
Bourges Football is a French football club based in Bourges. In the summer of 2008, FC Bourges, which spent eleven seasons in Ligue 2, merged with Bourges-Asnières 18 football club and became Bourges Football 18, and currently plays in the Championnat de France Amateurs 2...
, SM Caen
SM Caen
Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
, Le Mans Union Club 72, Rodez AF
Rodez AF
Rodez Aveyron Football is a French association football club based in Rodez. The club was founded in 1929 and currently play in the Championnat de France amateur Group C, the fourth level of French football. From 1988–1993, Rodez played in Ligue 2. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Paul...
, Red Star 93, SO Châtellerault
SO Châtellerault
Stade Olympique Châtellerault is a French association football team founded in 1914. They are based in Châtellerault, Poitou-Charentes, France and are currently playing in the Championnat de France amateur 2, Groupe G...
and EDS Montluçon
ÉDS Montluçon
ÉDS Montluçon is a French football club based in Montluçon . It was founded in 1937. They play at the Stade Dunlop, which has a capacity of 9,000. The colours of the club are yellow and black....
.
Coaching career
Dostanić started his coaching career in season 1995-96 as a player-manager of the lower-division French club EDS MontluçonÉDS Montluçon
ÉDS Montluçon is a French football club based in Montluçon . It was founded in 1937. They play at the Stade Dunlop, which has a capacity of 9,000. The colours of the club are yellow and black....
. Until 2003 he is an assistant of the Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n coach Slavoljub Muslin
Slavoljub Muslin
Slavoljub Muslin is a Serbian football manager and a former player who currently manages FC Krasnodar...
at PFC Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
and Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
. For a short period of time he was the head coach of FK Obilić
FK Obilic
Fudbalski klub Obilić is a football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. Named after legendary Serbian medieval hero Miloš Obilić, the club currently competes in the Druga beogradska liga - grupa Dunav .The club's stadium is also named accordingly; to venerate the Serbian knight it is called the...
. (second part of the season 2000-01).
During the period 2003-2009 Dostanić managed a total of nine clubs from five different countries - the Serbian FK Smederevo
FK Smederevo
Fudbalski klub Smederevo is a Serbian professional football club based in the city of Smederevo.-History:...
, Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
, OFK Beograd
OFK Beograd
Omladinski fudbalski klub Beograd, commonly referred to as OFK Beograd , is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia, more precisely from the Karaburma urban neighborhood. It currently is the oldest team playing in the Serbian SuperLiga. The name means "Youth Football Club Belgrade" in Serbian...
, FK Bežanija
FK Bežanija
FK Bežanija is a football club based in Novi Beograd, Serbia. They play in the First League of Serbia, the second tier of Serbian football.- History :...
and FK Srem
FK Srem
FK Srem is a football club from the city of Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia.In 2002 the team amalgamated with FK Zvezdara that was relegated from the top flight, while Srem relegated from the third level. Since 2002-03 the team plays in the Serbian First League, second national level.-History:The club...
, the Bulgarian PFC Slavia Sofia
PFC Slavia Sofia
PFC Slavia Sofia is a Bulgarian football club founded on 10 April 1913 in Sofia. Slavia's ground is Slavia Stadium with a capacity of 15,992. The team's colours are white and black....
(twice - January–September 2004 and July–December 2006), the Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
Veria FC, the Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
Dalian Shide and the Macedonian
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
FK Vardar
FK Vardar
FK Vardar Skopje is a Macedonian football club based in the capital city of Skopje. FK Vardar is currently a member of the 1-MFL. FK Vardar is the most popular and renowned Macedonian football club both domestically and abroad, having won 6 national championships and 6 national cups...
.
On 23 July 2009 Dostanić was appointed head coach of PFC Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
replacing Emil Velev
Emil Velev
Emil Velev is a former Bulgarian football player and currently manager of Lokomotiv Plovdiv.-Career:...
who was fired the previous day, signing for 2+1 years with the club until 2012.
On 18 October, about 3 months after becoming head coach of Levski, Dostanić resigned following a 0:1 home loss to Beroe
PFC Beroe Stara Zagora
PFC Beroe Stara Zagora or simply Beroe is a Bulgarian football club from Stara Zagora, that currently plays in the country's top division, the A PFG....
.
Under the Dostanic management Levski Sofia "achieved" its worst record, with 8 consecutive losses both in the Bulgarian A PFG and in the European club competitions. On 21 March 2010 the ex-manager of Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n club PFC Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
signed for FC Red Star Belgrade.
On 6 August Dostanić resigned from Red Star's post as manager following team's defeat in their first UEFA Europa League game against ŠK Slovan Bratislava
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
ŠK Slovan Bratislava is a football club based in Bratislava, Slovakia, that plays in the Corgoň liga. Founded as 1. ČsŠK Bratislava in 1919, the club changed its name to Slovan Bratislava in 1953...
.
Honours
Ratko Dostanić does not have any honours as a player.In the First League of FR Yugoslavia 2000-01
First League of FR Yugoslavia 2000-01
-League standings:-Champions:Red Star Belgrade Players Milenko Ačimovič Srđan Bajčetić Branko Bošković Goran Bunjevčević Milivoje Vitakić Ivan Vukomanović Blaže Georgioski Stevo Glogovac Ivan Gvozdenović Goran Drulić Petar Đenić Saša Zorić Dejan Ilić Branko Jelić Aleksandar Kocić Nenad Lalatović...
season Dostanić managed FK Obilić to finish third in the league, also reaching the semi-finals of the Yugoslav Cup
Yugoslav Cup
The Yugoslav Cup, officially the Marshal Tito Cup, was one of two major football competitions in the former Yugoslavia, the other one being the Yugoslav League Championship. The Yugoslav Cup took place after the league championships when every competitive league in Yugoslavia had finished, in order...
during the same season.
On 1 August 2009, 10 days after his appointment as a head coach of Levski Sofia, Dostanić won the first trophy in his career after beating PFC Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech or simply Litex is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Lovech, which currently competes in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football...
1–0 to win the Bulgarian Supercup
Bulgarian Supercup
The Bulgarian Supercup is an annually held football match between the football club that has won the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group and the club that has won the Bulgarian Cup...
. With Red Star Belgrade he won Serbian cup (2010).