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Veljko Paunović (Serbian Cyrillic: Вељко Пауновић, pronounced [ʋěːʎko paǔ:noʋitɕ]; born 21 August 1977) is a Serbian football manager and former player. He is the head coach of the Serbia national team. A versatile attacking unit, he could operate as an attacking midfielder or a striker, and spent most of his professional career in Spain where he represented eight clubs, amassing La Liga totals of 212 matches and 38 goals over 11 seasons and having several spells with Atlético Madrid. Other than in his own country, he also played in Germany, Russia and the United States. Paunović began working as a manager in 2012, starting with Serbia's youth teams and later being in charge of Chicago Fire, Reading, Guadalajara, Tigres UANL and Oviedo. In October 2025, he was appointed at the Serbia senior side.

Quick facts about Veljko Paunovićhshsjs

  • Full name: Veljko Paunovićhshsjs
  • Born: 1977-08-21
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q612930

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Who is Veljko Paunovićhshsjs?

Veljko Paunović (Serbian Cyrillic: Вељко Пауновић, pronounced [ʋěːʎko paǔ:noʋitɕ]; born 21 August 1977) is a Serbian football manager and former player.

What nationality is Veljko Paunovićhshsjs?

Veljko Paunovićhshsjs is Spain.

When was Veljko Paunovićhshsjs born?

Veljko Paunovićhshsjs was born on 1977-08-21.

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