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Dragan Stojković, nicknamed "Piksi," is a Serbian former footballer and current manager considered one of the greatest players from the former Yugoslavia. As an attacking midfielder, he starred for Red Star Belgrade before moving to Olympique de Marseille, where he won the European Cup in 1993. After his playing career, which included a successful period in Japan with Nagoya Grampus under Arsène Wenger, Stojković moved into management, eventually becoming president of the Serbian Football Association and later managing the Serbian national team. Known for his technical skill, vision, and leadership, Stojković represented Yugoslavia at the 1990 and 1998 World Cups and Euro 2000.
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Dragan Stojković ranks #229 of 305 in the Footballer ranking, behind Ali Daei, ahead of Andrew Robertson.
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Which clubs did Dragan Stojković play for during his career?
Stojković starred for Red Star Belgrade before transferring to Olympique de Marseille, where he won the European Cup in 1993. He later played for Verona in Serie A and spent several successful seasons with Nagoya Grampus Eight in Japan's J-League.
What role does Dragan Stojković currently hold in football management?
Stojković became head coach of the Serbia national team in 2021, leading them through FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns. He had previously managed Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J-League and Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League.
Why is Dragan Stojković nicknamed 'Piksi'?
Stojković earned the nickname 'Piksi' as a child, a reference to the Disney character Pixie, due to his small stature and quick, clever play. The moniker stuck throughout his playing and managerial career and is widely used by fans and media across the Balkans.
Did Stojković ever win the European Cup with Marseille?
Yes, Stojković was part of the Olympique de Marseille squad that won the European Cup in 1993, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final in Munich. However, Marseille was subsequently stripped of its French league title that year due to a match-fixing scandal, though the European Cup title stood.
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