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Slavisa JokanovicSerbian and Yugoslav footballer and coach
Date of Birth: 16.08.1968
Country:  Serbia |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Success in Yugoslavia
- Spanish Sojourn
- Success with Deportivo La Coruña
- Playing for Chelsea
- Career Conclusion
- Coaching Career
Early Life and Career
Slaviša Jokanović, a Serbian and Yugoslav footballer and coach, began his professional career with lower-league club Novi Sad in 1985. Three seasons later, he joined Vojvodina and made his debut in the Yugoslav First League. In his first season with the team, Jokanović quickly established himself as a key player, winning the Yugoslav Championship and competing in the European Cup.
Success in Yugoslavia
In 1990, Jokanović joined Partizan Belgrade, where he captured both the Yugoslav Cup and national championship. His impressive performances earned him a move to Spanish club Real Oviedo in 1993.
Spanish Sojourn
During his two seasons with Real Oviedo, Jokanović helped the team secure ninth-place finishes in La Liga. In 1995, he joined Tenerife, where he became a team leader, guiding the club to its highest-ever league position of fifth. The following season, Jokanović became the team's top scorer with 10 goals.
Success with Deportivo La Coruña
After three seasons with Tenerife, Jokanović moved to Deportivo La Coruña in 1999. He played a pivotal role in the team's historic first La Liga title win, making 23 appearances.
Playing for Chelsea
In 2001, Jokanović joined English Premier League side Chelsea for £1.7 million. Despite a promising debut, he struggled to break into the starting lineup, making 19 appearances, primarily as a substitute.
Career Conclusion
After leaving Chelsea in 2002, Jokanović joined Murcia, where he retired from playing in 2004.
Coaching Career
Following his retirement, Jokanović resided in Madrid for several years. In 2007, he joined Atlético Pinto's coaching staff before becoming the head coach of Partizan Belgrade three months later. Under his leadership, Partizan won the Serbian Championship and Cup in his first season. In 2009, he became the first coach in Partizan's history to win back-to-back league and cup doubles.
