Flamengo send message to Petkovic, recalling their trophy wins | OneFootball

Petkovic had two stints at Flamengo

Flamengo has not forgotten the services rendered by former player Dejan Petković, who is now retired from the pitch. This Wednesday (10), the foreigner turns 53, and the red-and-black team wished him a happy birthday on social media, celebrating the current commentator.

“198 matches, 57 goals. Carioca champion (2000 and 2001), Copa dos Campeões champion (2001), and Brasileirão champion (2009) with the Manto. The most carioca Serbian in the world is celebrating his birthday! Congratulations, Pet! The Nation loves you!”, wrote Flamengo on X, formerly known as Twitter. The post generated a lot of engagement among red-and-black fans.

DID PETKOVIC PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Petkovic arrived at Flamengo in 1999, after stints at clubs such as Real Madrid (ESP) and Sevilla (ESP) in Europe. O Mais Querido signed the Serbian from Vitória and announced the player during the Copa Mercosul title run that same year. The foreigner later returned to Mengão in 2007, staying until 2009.

In addition to nearly 200 matches for Flamengo, Dejan Petković won two Campeonato Carioca titles, one Copa dos Campeões, and one Campeonato Brasileiro. In the Brasileirão, the former midfielder was crucial, alongside Adriano Imperador, in the team led by Andrade.

WHAT IS PET DOING NOW?

After retiring from the pitch, Dejan Petković tried to continue in football as a coach. The former midfielder managed the Athletico-PR under-23 team, as well as professional clubs like Criciúma, Sampaio Corrêa, and Vitória. Currently, ‘Pet’ is a commentator for Grupo Globo.

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