Nenad Begović
Nenad Begović (Serbian Cyrillic: Ненад Бeгoвић; born January 6, 1980) is a Serbian football player who played in the First League of Serbia and Montenegro, Second League of Serbia and Montenegro, Ligue 1, Kazakhstan Premier League, Russian Premier League, Azerbaijan Premier League, Israeli Premier League, Canadian Soccer League, Serbian First League, and the Indonesia Super League.
Begović with London City in 2012 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nenad Begović | ||
Date of birth | January 6, 1980 | ||
Place of birth | Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1990–1997 | OFK Beograd | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001 | OFK Beograd | 10 | (0) |
2002–2003 | Radnički Jugopetrol | 14 | (2) |
2004 | OFK Mladenovac | 28 | (7) |
2005 | FC Sète | 3 | (0) |
2005–2006 | Romorantin | 18 | (1) |
2006 | Interblock Ljubljana | 13 | (0) |
2007 | FC Baulmes | 16 | (2) |
2007 | Kairat Astana | 20 | (4) |
2008–2009 | Luch-Energiya | 4 | (0) |
2009 | Ashdod | 7 | (0) |
2009 | Simurq PFC | 7 | (0) |
2010–2012 | Brantford Galaxy | 40 | (9) |
2012–2013 | London City | ||
2013–2014 | Zemun | ||
2015 | PSM Makassar | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
2000–2001 | FR Yugoslavia U21 | 5 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
2012 | London City (player/coach) | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 2017 |
Career
Club career
Begović began his career in the First League of Serbia and Montenegro with OFK Beograd and had stints with FK Radnički Beograd, and OFK Mladenovac.[1] In 2005, he went abroad to France to play in the Ligue 2 with FC Sète 34. The following year he played with NK Interblock, and FC Baulmes. In 2007, he signed with FC Kairat of the Kazakhstan Premier League, and he had a stint in Russia with FC Luch-Energiya Vladivostok.[2] He also played with F.C. Ashdod, and Simurq PIK in the Azerbaijan Premier League, and Israeli Premier League.
In 2010, he went overseas to Canada to sign with Brantford Galaxy of the Canadian Soccer League.[3] In his debut season he helped Brantford win their first CSL Championship.[4] In 2012, he signed with rivals London City, and was appointed club captain.[5][6] During his time with London he helped the club reach the postseason in 2013 for the first time since the 2000 season. After the conclusion of the CSL season he returned to Serbia to sign with FK Zemun of the Serbian First League. In 2015, he signed with PSM Makassar of the Indonesia Super League.[7]
International career
Begović made five appearances for the FR Yugoslavia U21 side under coach Nikola Rakojević from 2000 to 2001.
Managerial career
After the sudden departure of manager Stanislav Zvezdić, the coaching responsibilities were given to Begović as a player/coach role.[8] He took the team from the bottom of the standings and transformed them into a playoff contender. Despite the change in performance London still missed the final playoff berth by five points.
References
- "Бегович Ненад, 06.01.1980, футболист". footballfacts.ru. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- "Бегович Ненад". rfpl.org. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- Smiley, Brian. "Galaxy putting together pieces for new season". Brantford Expositor. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- Glover, Robin. "October 31, 2010 CSL--Hamilton Croatia vs Brantford Galaxy (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- Brodie, Jonathon. "New London City Soccer". www.ourlondon.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- "Priča o srpskom fudbalu u kanadskom Londonu - B92.net". B92.net. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- "Nenad Begovic Frustrasi Tak Bisa Main di PSM: Punya Keluarga Untuk Dihidupi - Tribunnews.com". Tribunnews.com. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
- Brodie, Jonathon (2012-07-13). "London City on the hunt for a new coach | OurLondon.ca". OurLondon.ca. Retrieved 2017-03-13.