Srecko Katanec

About

Defensive midfielder and center back who won a Yugoslav First League title with Partizan and a Serie A championship with Sampdoria.

Before Fame

From 1970-1981, he played youth soccer for Ljubljana.

Trivia

He managed teams when his playing career was over, signing with the Slovenian national team in 2013.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, which is now considered part of Slovenia.

Associated With

Midfielder Andrej Komac played for him in the Slovenian national team.