Zoran Govedarica ( sr-Cyrl, Зоран Говедарица; born 14 April 1968) is a Serbian

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manager and former player. He began his head coaching career in 2010 and has since had stints in

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and

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. He played as a defender for several clubs, being the most important

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and later Cement Beočin.

Playing career

Govedarica started his football career in Radnički Sutjeska in 1978, and was considered as one of the most promising players on the football fields of Serbia. He also played for

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, Cement Beočin, ČSK Čelarevo. He ended his playing career in 2009. in

. He is a record holder in the number of matches played in the federal competition rank.

Personal life

Govedarica has not been able to see with his right eye since birth, which prevented him from signing for the German

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club

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. He is the older brother of Dejan Govedarica, who was a member of the

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