Zlatko Krmpotić


Zlatko Krmpotić is a Serbian football manager and former player.

Club career

Between 1977 and 1986, Krmpotić spent nine seasons with Red Star Belgrade, making over 200 appearances in all competitions and winning five major trophies. He then moved abroad to Turkey and spent two seasons with Gençlerbirliği. Before retiring from the game, Krmpotić played for AIK Bačka Topola in his homeland.

International career

At international level, Krmpotić represented Yugoslavia at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, making two appearances in the process, as the team finished third in Group 5. He previously won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 1978.

Managerial career

During his managerial career, Krmpotić worked at numerous clubs in 12 countries, namely Serbia and its predecessors, Sweden, FYR Macedonia, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, DR Congo, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa. He also led the Serbia and Montenegro U17s, as well as the Serbia U19s.

Personal life

Krmpotić also holds Croatian citizenship. He is the brother-in-law of Serbian media magnate Željko Mitrović.

Honours

Club

;Red Star Belgrade
;Yugoslavia