Velimir Naumović


Velimir Naumović Serbian Cyrillic: Beлимиp Haумoвић was a Serbian striker who played for SFR Yugoslavia. He was often called Veljko Naumović. During his managerial career he was nicknamed The savior for his profound record of saving club from sticky situations.

Career

He first appeared on Kantrida his future club's ground in 1954 at Kvarnerska Rivijera where Red Star beat Rijeka 3:1 in the final of the tournament. During his military service in Rijeka he moved to the town's football club NK Rijeka. He stayed at the club for nine years and became a legend, being part being part of the club's first generation to play in the First League. During his time in Rijeka he got numerous offers to return to Red Star Belgrade but he stayed loyal to Rijeka. He played a total of 400 matches and scored 155 goals in all competitions.
In 1965 he moved to Belgian Standard Liège where he won two Cup and one League title. During his time in Belgium he was nicknamed "Yugoslav Puskás" for his superb playing. In the 1967–68 European Cup Winners' Cup the team got to the quarter final where they were defeated by AC Milan.
After Standard Liège he moved to Frech club Stade Rennais in 1969. At the club he mostly played as a midfielder. He helped the club win 1971 Coupe de France their second trophy in history. He finished his career playing for low tier Belgian clubs Racing Jet and Tilleur.
After his playing career he managed NK Rudar Labin, NK Orijent, Tilleur, d'Abidjan and MC Alger.

Career statistics

Club

International matches


DateLocationHost teamScoreAway teamCompetitionGoals scored
27 October 1963Stadionul August 23, Bucharest2–1Friendly0
18 March 1964Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia0–1Friendly0
17 June 1964JNA Stadium, Belgrade1–2Friendly0
TotalAppearances3Goals0

Honours

;Red Star Belgrade
;NK Rijeka
;Standard de Liège
;Stade Rennais
;MC Alger
;d'Abidjan
;Individual