The Crvena Zvezda–Partizan basketball rivalry, commonly referred as the Eternal derby ( sr-cyr, Вечити дерби), is an
Adriatic League
The ABA League, renamed the ABA League First Division in 2017, is the top-tier regional men's professional basketball league that originally featured clubs from former Yugoslavia (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, ...
,
Serbian League
The Serbian League () is the third level football league in Serbia. It consists of four groups, namely Belgrade, East, Vojvodina, and West. The winner of each group earns promotion to the Serbian First League.
History
1992–1995
In the summer o ...
, and Belgrade-based
rivalry
A rivalry is the state of two people or groups engaging in a lasting competitive relationship. Rivalry is the "against each other" spirit between two competing sides. The relationship itself may also be called "a rivalry", and each participant ...
between
Crvena zvezda
Fudbalski klub Crvena zvezda ( sr-cyrl, Фудбалски клуб Црвена звезда, lit=Red Star Football Club), commonly referred to as Crvena zvezda () and colloquially referred to as Red Star Belgrade in anglophone media, is a ...
and
Partizan. These two men's
basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (appro ...
clubs are the biggest and most popular clubs in
Serbia
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, map_caption = Location of Serbia (gree ...
. The two clubs both play their
home games
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at
Aleksandar Nikolić Hall
The Aleksandar Nikolić Hall () is an indoor sports arena located in Palilula, Belgrade, Serbia. The official seating capacity of the arena is 8,000.
Formerly known as Pionir Hall (), it was renamed in 2016 in honour of Serbian basketball player ...
or
Štark Arena
The Belgrade Arena ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Београдска арена, Beogradska arena, separator=" / ") is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Belgrade, Serbia. It is designed as a universal hall for sports, cultural events and other programs. ...
in
Belgrade
Belgrade is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Serbia, largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and at the crossroads of the Pannonian Basin, Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula. T ...
. The rivalry started immediately after the creation of the two clubs in 1945 and the two clubs have been dominant in domestic basketball since then. It is present in a number of different sports but the most intense matches are in
football
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sections of both clubs.
The two clubs have won the
two highest numbers of national titles in Serbia: Crvena zvezda won 24, three more than Partizan. Together, they account for 17 of the
48 national titles in Yugoslavia (1945–1992), 11 of
14 national titles in Serbia and Montenegro (1992–2006), and
all national titles in Serbia (2006 onwards). Also, the two clubs have won the two highest numbers of championships in the Adriatic League, Partizan 8, Crvena zvezda 7. Together, they account for 15 of 22 championships. Partizan is defending ABA champion in the
upcoming season.
In
European competitions, Crvena zvezda won a
FIBA Saporta Cup
The FIBA Saporta Cup, founded as ''FIBA European Cup Winners Cup'', was the name of the second-tier level European-wide professional club basketball competition, where the domestic National Cup winners, from all over Europe, played against eac ...
(then known as European Cup Winner's Cup) in
1974
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, while Partizan was the
European champion
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In the plural, the European Championships also refers to a ...
in
1992
1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations.
Events January
* January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General.
* January 6
** The Republ ...
and won 3
FIBA Korać Cup
The FIBA Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA Europe between the 1971–72 and 2001–02 seasons. It was the European professional club basketball system, third-tier level club competition in European basketball, a ...
s.
Aleksandar Nikolić
Aleksandar "Aca" Nikolić ( sr-cyr, Александар "Аца" Николић; 28 October 1924 – 12 March 2000) was a Serbian professional basketball player and coach. He was also a professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of S ...
and
Zoran Slavnić
Zoran "Moka" Slavnić (Serbian Cyrillic: Зоран Мока Славнић; born 26 October 1949) is a Serbian retired professional basketball player and coach. He played with Crvena zvezda and with Partizan. One of the best European point guar ...
are the only individuals who have played and coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers.
History
1946–1992: Yugoslavia
The first official game between Crvena zvezda and Partizan was held on 6 September 1946 in
Belgrade
Belgrade is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Serbia, largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and at the crossroads of the Pannonian Basin, Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula. T ...
. Partizan won with a 24–21 score.
1992–2006: Serbia and Montenegro
2004 onward: Adriatic League
2006 onward: Serbia
Two clubs, Crvena Zvezda and Partizan, won all national titles in the Serbian league since its
inaugural season in 2006. Partizan won the first eight titles, until the
2013–14 season, while Crvena Zvezda won the next seven seasons, concluding with the
2021–22 season.
Home arenas

The two clubs both play their home games in
Belgrade
Belgrade is the Capital city, capital and List of cities in Serbia, largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and at the crossroads of the Pannonian Basin, Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula. T ...
, at the
Aleksandar Nikolić Hall
The Aleksandar Nikolić Hall () is an indoor sports arena located in Palilula, Belgrade, Serbia. The official seating capacity of the arena is 8,000.
Formerly known as Pionir Hall (), it was renamed in 2016 in honour of Serbian basketball player ...
or the
Belgrade Arena
The Belgrade Arena ( sr-Cyrl-Latn, Београдска арена, Beogradska arena, separator=" / ") is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Belgrade, Serbia. It is designed as a universal hall for sports, cultural events and other programs. ...
, while Partizan also play their home games at the
Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall
The Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall () is a multi-purpose sports arena located in the Belgrade municipality of New Belgrade.
Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall, renamed in 2016 in honor of Serbian basketball coach Ranko Žeravica, is widely known by its in ...
.
;Aleksandar Nikolić Hall
The Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, formerly known as Pionir Hall, is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality
Palilula. The arena was built in 1973 in eleven months, by
Energoprojekt
Energoprojekt holding (full legal name: ''Energoprojekt holding Types of business entity#Serbia, a.d. Beograd'') is a Serbian construction company with headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia. Founded in 1951, it enters into the composition of BELEX15 an ...
. It has a seating capacity of 8,000, following an expansion and renovation in 2019. It was renamed in 2016 in honour of
Basketball Hall of Famer Aleksandar Nikolić
Aleksandar "Aca" Nikolić ( sr-cyr, Александар "Аца" Николић; 28 October 1924 – 12 March 2000) was a Serbian professional basketball player and coach. He was also a professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of S ...
who played for and coached both clubs. Crvena zvezda play their home games in Serbian, Adriatic, and European competitions. On the other hand, Partizan occasionally play their home games only in domestic competitions.
;Štark Arena
The Štark Arena, also known as Belgrade Arena, is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality
New Belgrade
New Belgrade (, ) is a Subdivisions of Belgrade, municipality of the city of Belgrade. It was a Planned community, planned city and now is the central business district of Serbia and South East Europe. Construction began in 1948 in a previously un ...
. The arena was finished and opened in 2004. It has a seating capacity of 18,386, but the current record stands at 24,232, which was set in 2014,
Partizan occasionally play their home games in EuroLeague, while Partizan play there in Adriatic and European competitions.
;Ranko Žeravica Hall
The Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality
New Belgrade
New Belgrade (, ) is a Subdivisions of Belgrade, municipality of the city of Belgrade. It was a Planned community, planned city and now is the central business district of Serbia and South East Europe. Construction began in 1948 in a previously un ...
, as well. The arena was finished and opened in 1968. It has a seating capacity of 5,000. Partizan only uses the arena for their home games in domestic competitions. Formerly known as New Belgrade Hall, it was renamed in 2016 in honour of
basketball coach
Basketball coaching is the act of directing and strategizing the behavior of a basketball team or individual basketball player. Basketball coaching typically encompasses the improvement of individual and team offensive and defensive skills, as wel ...
Ranko Žeravica
Ranko Žeravica ( sr-cyr, Ранко Жеравица; 17 November 1929 – 29 October 2015) was a Serbian professional basketball coach. With a career that spanned over 50 years, he is most noted for his work with the senior Yugoslav national ...
.
Head-to-head
Recent matches
The following are the matches between Crvena zvezda and Partizan in the current season:
Matches in Adriatic competitions
The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the
Adriatic competitions:
Matches in Serbian competitions
The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the
Serbian top-tier competitions:
Matches in European competitions
The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the
European competitions:
Matches in defunct competitions
1946–1992: Yugoslavia
The following were the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Yugoslav competitions:
1992–2006: Serbia and Montenegro
The following were the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Yugoslav/Serb–Montenegrin competitions:
Statistics
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Common individuals
Players
The following players have played for both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:
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Strahinja Alagić
Strahinja "Braca" Alagić ( sr-cyr, Страхиња "Браца" Алагић; 14 August 1924 – 10 October 2002) was a Serbian professional basketball player and coach. He dedicated his coaching career is the most to women's basketball. With C ...
– Partizan (1946); Crvena zvezda (1947–1951)
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Aleksandar Aranitović
Aleksandar Aranitović ( sr-cyr, Александар Аранитовић, born 24 January 1998) is a Serbian professional basketball for Breogán of the Liga ACB. Standing at , he plays at the shooting guard position. His older brother Petar is ...
– Crvena zvezda (2016–2017); Partizan (2017–2019)
*
Darko Balaban
Darko Balaban ( sr-cyr, Дарко Балабан; born 22 September 1989) is a Serbian professional basketball player.
Professional career
Balaban grew up with KK Sport Key from Novi Sad where he played from 2003 to 2007 when he goes to Partiz ...
– Partizan (2007–2010); Crvena zvezda (2010–2011)
*
Boris Bakić
Boris Bakić ( sr-cyr, Борис Бакић; born 23 May 1986) is a Montenegrin retired professional basketball player.
Professional career
Bakić grew up with KK Budućnost youth team.
While at KK Partizan, he won Adriatic League trophy (2007) ...
– Partizan (2004–2007); Crvena zvezda (2007–2011)
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Milan Blagojević – Crvena zvezda (1947–1948); Partizan (1950–1956)
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Luka Bogdanović
Luka Bogdanović (, born February 11, 1985) is a Serbian former professional basketball player who last played for Joventut Badalona of the Liga ACB. Standing at , he plays at the small forward position.
Professional career
Bogdanović started pl ...
– Crvena zvezda (2002–2004); Partizan (2004–2007, 2014–2015)
*
Nebojša Bukumirović Nebojša (Cyrillic script: Небојша ) is a Serbian given name, meaning "fearless". People with the name include:
In arts and entertainment
* Nebojša Bradić (born 1956), Serbian theater director
*Nebojša Glogovac (born 1969), award-winni ...
– Partizan (1980–1984); Crvena zvezda (1990–1991)
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Aleksandar Cvetković – Crvena zvezda (2010–2013); Partizan (2015–2016)
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Goran Ćakić
Goran Ćakić (born 21 May 1980) is a Serbian professional basketball executive and former player. He is currently working as a General Menager in Mega Basket.
Playing career
Before starting his professional career, Ćakić played for Prele B ...
– Crvena zvezda (2002–2003); Partizan (2003–2004)
*
Borislav Ćurčić
Borislav Ćurčić ( sr-cyr, Борислав Ћурчић; January 27, 1932 – April 15, 2015) was a Serbian basketball player and coach. He represented the Yugoslavia national basketball team internationally.
Early life
Born in the village ...
– Crvena zvezda (1950–1955); Partizan (1958–1965)
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Dražen Dalipagić
Dražen "Praja" Dalipagić (; 27 November 1951 – 25 January 2025) was a Serbian professional basketball player and head coach. He was selected the best athlete of Yugoslavia in the year 1978, and is one of the most decorated athletes in Yugos ...
– Partizan (1971–1980; 1981–1982); Crvena zvezda (1990–1991)
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Nemanja Dangubić
Nemanja Dangubić (, born 13 April 1993) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Dubai Basketball of the ABA League. His drafts rights are owned by the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 54th ...
– Crvena zvezda (2014–2018); Partizan (2020–2022)
*
Vlade Divac
Vlade Divac ( sr-Cyrl, Владе Дивац, ; born February 3, 1968) is a Serbian professional basketball executive and former player who was most recently the vice president of basketball operations and general manager of the Sacramento King ...
– Partizan (1986–1989); Crvena zvezda (1999)
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Milan Dozet – Partizan (1996–1998); Crvena zvezda (2001–2004)
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Strahinja Dragićević
Strahinja Dragićević ( sr-cyr, Страхиња Драгићевић, born 28 January 1986) is a retired Serbian professional basketball player.
Personal life
He is a twin brother of Tadija Dragićević
Tadija Dragićević ( sr-cyr, Тади ...
– Partizan (2006); Crvena zvezda (2009–2011)
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Vladimir Đokić
Vladimir Đokić ( sr-cyr, Владимир Ђокић; born April 25, 1971) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for Vršac of the Basketball League of Serbia.
Playing career
A point guard, Đoki� ...
– Partizan (1997–2000); Crvena zvezda (2000–2001)
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Aleksandar Gajić
Aleksandar Gajić ( sr-cyr, Александар Гајић; born 14 January 1983) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
A point guard, Gajić played for Partizan, Crvena zvezda, Lukoil Academic, Sloga, Bosn ...
– Partizan (2000–2002); Crvena zvezda (2002–2003)
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Aleksandar Gilić
Aleksandar Gilić ( sr-cyr, Александар Гилић; born January 28, 1968) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Playing career
Gilić played for the Crvena zvezda, Budućnost Podgorica and Partizan of the Yugoslav Leag ...
– Crvena zvezda (1988–1990, 1993–1996); Partizan (1998–1999)
*
James Gist
James Clough Gist III (born October 26, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. Standing at , he played as a power forward and small ball center. Born in Adana, Turkey, he played high school basketball for Our Lady of Good Co ...
– Partizan (2010–2011); Crvena zvezda (2019–2020)
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Milan Gurović
Milan Gurović ( sr-Cyrl, Милан Гуровић; born 17 June 1975) is a Serbian former professional basketball player and current basketball coach. During his pro career, he played for numerous clubs from all over Europe. Gurović was also ...
– Partizan (2004); Crvena zvezda (2005–2007)
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Stefan Janković – Crvena zvezda (2017–2018); Partizan (2018–2019, 2020–2021)
*
Ljubiša Janjić – Crvena zvezda (1965); Partizan (1967–1968)
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Nemanja Jelesijević – Partizan (1999–2000); Crvena zvezda (2004–2005)
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Slavoljub Jovanović – Crvena zvezda (N/A); Partizan (1949–1950)
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Raško Katić
Raško Katić (, born 8 December 1980) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Sloga Batočina of the Second Regional Basketball League of Serbia. He represented the Serbian national basketball team internationally. Standing at , he pl ...
– Crvena zvezda (2004–2005, 2012–2014); Partizan (2010–2012)
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Tarence Kinsey
Tarence Anthony Kinsey (born March 21, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for the Memphis Grizzlies
and the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He also played for several teams in Europe. ...
– Partizan (2013–2014); Crvena zvezda (2016)
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Đorđe Konjović
Đorđe Konjović ( sr-cyr, Ђорђе Коњовић; born 2 January 1931) is a Serbian retired basketball player. He represented the Yugoslavia national basketball team internationally.
Playing career
During his playing career in the 1950s, K ...
– Crvena zvezda (1953–1957); Partizan (1958)
*
Mirko Kovač – Partizan (2000–2001, 2003–2005); Crvena zvezda (2006–2009)
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Đorđe Lazić – Crvena zvezda (1947–1948); Partizan (1951–1957)
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Marko Lekić
Marko Lekić ( sr-Cyrl, Марко Лекић; born 19 February 1985) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
A center, Milošević played for Partizan, Spartak, Atlas Belgrade, and Vojvodina Srbijagas prior ...
– Partizan (2002–2003); Crvena zvezda (2008)
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Mathias Lessort
Mathias Michel Lessort (born 29 September 1995) is a French professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroLeague. He stands 206 cm (6’9’’) tall and plays at the center position. A tw ...
– Crvena zvezda (2017–2018); Partizan (2021–2023)
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Sava Lešić
Sava Lešić ( sr-cyr, Сава Лешић; born February 23, 1988) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Borac Čačak of the Basketball League of Serbia and the ABA League.
Professional career
Lešić played for youth systems of KK Po ...
– Partizan (2009–2010); Crvena zvezda (2010–2012)
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Dragan Lukovski – Partizan (1995–1999); Crvena zvezda (1999–2000)
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Ivan Marinković
Ivan Marinković (born 27 November 1993) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Bosna Visit Sarajevo of the Bosnian League and the ABA League 2.
Club career
Marinković went through the youth ranks of KK Crvena zvezda and made a coup ...
– Crvena zvezda (2010–2011); Partizan (2011–2012)
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Zoran Marković – Crvena zvezda (1964–1966); Partizan (1969–1970, 1973–1974)
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Codi Miller-McIntyre
Codi Tyree Miller-McIntyre (; born June 1, 1994) is an American-born naturalized Bulgarian professional basketball player for Crvena zvezda of the ABA League and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Bulgarian national team internationally. He ...
– Partizan (2020–2021); Crvena zvezda (2024–present)
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Stevan Milošević
Stevan Milošević (born 13 October 1985) is a Montenegrin professional basketball player who last played for Union Olimpija of the Slovenian League. He is a 2.11 m tall center
Center or centre may refer to:
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*Center (geometry), ...
– Crvena zvezda (2008); Partizan (2010)
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Strahinja Milošević
Strahinja Milošević (Serbian Cyrillic: Страхиња Милошевић; born September 25, 1985) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Falco KC of the Hungarian Basketball League.
While playing for Partizan, from 2007 to 2010, ...
– Partizan (2007–2010); Crvena zvezda (2010–2011)
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Andreja Milutinović
Andreja Milutinović ( sr-cyr, Андреја Милутиновић, born 6 August 1990) is a Serbian professional basketball player for BCM U Pitești of the Liga Națională.
Professional career
Andreja grew up with FMP youth team, and lat ...
– Crvena zvezda (2011–2013); Partizan (2014–2016)
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Aleksandar Nikolić
Aleksandar "Aca" Nikolić ( sr-cyr, Александар "Аца" Николић; 28 October 1924 – 12 March 2000) was a Serbian professional basketball player and coach. He was also a professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of S ...
– Partizan (1946–1947); Crvena zvezda (1947–1949)
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Igor Perović
Igor Perović (Cyrillic: Игор Перовић; born 3 March 1974) is a German basketball coach and former basketball player of Serbian descent.
Professional career
While playing for Partizan, Perović won the 1992 Euroleague
The EuroLea ...
– Partizan (1991–1993); Crvena zvezda (1996–1998)
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Oliver Popović
Oliver Popović ( sr-cyr, Оливер Поповић; born 18 March 1970) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player.
Playing career
He was a Yugoslav champion (1987, 1989, and 1998) and Cup holder (1989), silver medalist of ...
– Partizan (1986–1991); Crvena zvezda (1997–1999)
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Kevin Punter – Crvena zvezda (2019–2020); Partizan (2021–2024)
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Ivan Radenović
Ivan Radenović (; born June 10, 1984) is a Serbian former professional basketball player who last played for Spirou Charleroi of the Belgian League. Standing at , he plays at the power forward and center positions. He played college basketball f ...
– Partizan (2002–2003); Crvena zvezda (2013–2014)
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Milan Radivojević
Milan Radivojević ( sr-cyr, Милан Радивојевић) was a Yugoslav basketball player.
Playing career
During his playing career in the 1950s, Radivojević was on Belgrade-based teams Partizan and Crvena zvezda of the Yugoslav Feder ...
– Crvena zvezda (1953–1954); Partizan (1955–1958)
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Branko Radović – Partizan (1954–1957); Crvena zvezda (1957–1960)
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Miroslav Raduljica
Miroslav Raduljica ( sr-Cyrl, Мирослав Радуљица; born 5 January 1988) is a Serbian professional basketball player who last played for Maroussi B.C., Maroussi of the Greek Basketball League (GBL). He has also represented the Serbia ...
– Partizan (2011–2012); Crvena zvezda (2022–2023)
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Lawrence Roberts – Crvena zvezda (2008–2009); Partizan (2009–2010)
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Predrag Samardžiski
Predrag Samardžiski (; born April 11, 1986) is a former Macedonian professional basketball player.
Professional career
Samardžiski started his career at KK Partizan in the 2004–05 season. He then played with KK FMP for five years (2005–2010 ...
– Partizan (2004–2005); Crvena zvezda (2013)
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Goran Savanović
Goran Savanović ( sr-cyr, Горан Савановић; born 28 August 1973) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
A small forward, Savanović played for Novi Sad, Beobanka, Prokom Trefl Sopot, Crvena zvezda ...
– Crvena zvezda (2000–2001); Partizan (2004–2005)
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Zoran Slavnić
Zoran "Moka" Slavnić (Serbian Cyrillic: Зоран Мока Славнић; born 26 October 1949) is a Serbian retired professional basketball player and coach. He played with Crvena zvezda and with Partizan. One of the best European point guar ...
– Crvena zvezda (1967–1977); Partizan (1981–1982)
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Zoran Sretenović
Zoran Sretenović ( sr-Cyrl, Зоран Сретеновић; 5 August 1964 – 28 April 2022) was a Serbian basketball coach and player.
Playing career
Sretenović played for several clubs in his country and abroad, most notably with Jugoplas ...
– Crvena zvezda (1985–1986, 1995–1996); Partizan (1993–1994)
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Borislav Stanković
),Boris (Борис)
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, order = 2nd
, office = Secretary General of FIBA
, term_start = 1 January 1976
, ter ...
– Crvena zvezda (1946–1948); Partizan (1950–1953)
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Jovo Stanojević
Jovan "Jovo" Stanojević (Cyrillic: Јово Станојевић; born 27 September 1977) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Stanojević began his professional career at the age of 16, playing with Vojvodina ...
– Crvena zvezda (1996–2000); Partizan (2001–2002)
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Radomir Šaper
Radomir “Raša” Šaper ( sr-cyr, Радомир Шапер; 9 December 1925 – 6 December 1998), was a Serbian professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy of the University of Belgrade, a member of the Yugoslav nation ...
– Crvena zvezda (1945); Partizan (1946–1953)
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Mlađan Šilobad
Mlađan Šilobad (Serbian Cyrillic: Млађан Шилобад; born 6 July 1971) is a Serbian basketball executive and former player. He is currently serving as the general manager
A general manager (GM) is an executive who has overall respons ...
– Crvena zvezda (1989–1991, 2002–2003); Partizan (1991–1995, 2003–2004)
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Mlađen Šljivančanin
Mlađen Šljivančanin ( sr-cyr, Млађен Шљиванчанин, born July 1. 1985) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Basketball career
Šljivančanin played for Partizan and Spartak Subotica in the YUBA League, as wel ...
– Partizan (2002–2003); Crvena zvezda (2007–2008)
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Slobodan Šljivančanin
Slobodan Šljivančanin (born May 1, 1972) is a former professional basketball player. At in height, he played the Center (basketball), center position.
Career
Šljivančanin started his pro career with KK Partizan (1990–91) and also played f ...
– Partizan (1990–1991); Crvena zvezda (2000)
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Dejan Tomašević
Dejan Tomašević ( sr-Cyrl, Дејан Томашевић; born 6 May 1973) is a Serbian professional basketball executive, former player and politician serving as a member of the National Assembly (Serbia), National Assembly since 6 February 20 ...
– Crvena zvezda (1990–1995); Partizan (1995–1999)
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Dragoljub Vidačić
Dragoljub "Ljuba" Vidačić (born December 26, 1970) is a Serbian basketball coach and former player.
Early life
Born to a father from Trebinje and mother from Gornji Milanovac, Vidačić was raised in Višegrad with three older brothers.
Coach ...
– Crvena zvezda (1992–1995, 1998–1999); Partizan (1995–1997)
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Čedomir Vitkovac
Čedomir Vitkovac ( sr-cyr, Чедомир Витковац, born 28 October 1982) is a Serbian former professional basketball player. Vitkovac holds the record of total games played in the Adriatic League.
Career
Vitkovac began his professional ...
– Crvena zvezda (2003–2006); Partizan (2007–2009, 2015–2016)
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Slavko Vraneš
Slavko Vraneš ( sr-cyrl, Славко Вранеш, ; born 30 January 1983) is a Montenegrin former professional basketball player. He also represented the Montenegrin national basketball team in the international competitions. Standing at , he ...
– Crvena zvezda (2004); Partizan (2007–2010)
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Miloš Vujanić
Miloš Vujanić ( sr-cyr, Милош Вујанић; born November 13, 1980) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player. A two-time All-EuroLeague selection, he won the EuroLeague championship with Panathinaikos, in 2007.
Prof ...
– Crvena zvezda (1999–2001); Partizan (2001–2003)
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Corey Walden
Torrian Corey Walden (born August 5, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Força Lleida of the Spanish Liga ACB. He played college basketball for Stetson and Eastern Kentucky before playing professionally in the NBA G League, B ...
– Partizan (2019–2020); Crvena zvezda (2020–2021)
The following players have played for one club in
youth system
In sporting terminology, a youth system (or youth academy) is a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show en ...
career and for rival club in senior (professional) career:
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Petar Aranitović
Petar Aranitović (Cyrillic: Петар Аранитовић; born September 20, 1994) is a Serbian professional basketball player currently playing for Cibona in the Croatian League and ABA League.
Professional career
Partizan
Aranitović debu ...
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Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (senior team 2013–2016)
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Nemanja Bjelica
Nemanja Bjelica ( sr-Cyrl, Немања Бјелица, ; born 9 May 1988) is a Serbian former professional basketball player who is the head of basketball operations of Bahçeşehir Koleji. He represented the senior Serbian national team in ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 2008–2010, 2023)
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Aleksandar Đorđević
Aleksandar "Saša" Đorđević ( sr-Cyrl, Александар Саша Ђорђевић, ; born 26 August 1967) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for the senior China. During his ...
– Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (senior team 1983–1992)
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Đorđe Gagić
Đorđe Gagić ( sr-cyr, Ђорђе Гагић, born December 28, 1990) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Lietkabelis Panevėžys of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). He also represented the Serbian national basketball team ...
– Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (senior team 2012–2015, 2018–2019)
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Marko Gudurić
Marko Gudurić ( sr-cyr, Марко Гудурић, born March 8, 1995) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Fenerbahçe Beko of the Turkish BSL and the EuroLeague. He also represents the senior Serbian national basketball team inte ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (youth system and senior team 2015–2017)
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Nikola Janković – Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (senior team 2018–2021)
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Stevan Jelovac
Stevan Jelovac (; 8 July 19895 December 2021) was a Serbian professional basketball player.
Professional career
Jelovac started his senior career with Vizura. On 25 August 2009, he signed with Mega Vizura. On 7 April 2010, he left Mega and si ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 2010)
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Nikola Jovanović – Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (youth system and senior team 2017–2018, 2019–2020)
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Dejan Koturović
Dejan Koturović (Serbian Cyrillic: Дејан Котуровић; born 31 March 1972) is a retired Serbian professional basketball player.
Playing career Europe
During his professional career, Koturović played for Spartak Subotica, Partizan, ...
– Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (senior team 1995–1997)
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Arijan Lakić – Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (senior team 2024–present)
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Đorđe Majstorović
Đorđe Majstorović ( sr-cyr, Ђорђе Мајсторовић, born 13 March 1990) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Čačak 94 of the Second Basketball League of Serbia. He plays as a center and a power forward
The power f ...
– Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (youth system and senior team 2016–2017)
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Vladimir Micov
Vladimir Micov ( sr-cyr, Владимир Мицов, born April 16, 1985) is a Serbian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of , he mainly played as a small forward.
Professional career
2001–2009
Micov played for Beope ...
– Crvena zvezda (youth system), Partizan (senior team 2007)
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Miloš Mirković – Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 2003–2004)
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Filip Petrušev
Filip Petrušev ( sr-Cyrl, Филип Петрушев, born April 15, 2000) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Crvena zvezda of the Serbian KLS, the ABA League and the EuroLeague, on loan from Olympiacos. He played college basketb ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (youth system and senior team 2022–2023, 2024–present)
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Milan Preković
Milan Preković (born April 6, 1973) is a former Serbian professional basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 2000–2001)
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Nikola Radičević – Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 2017–2018)
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Vuk Radivojević
Vuk Radivojević ( sr-cyr, Вук Радивојевић, born July 30, 1983) is a retired Serbian professional basketball player. He represented the Serbian national basketball team internationally. He is currently the sports director for Igoke ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 2003–2007, 2009–2010, 2011–2013)
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Vladimir Radmanović
Vladimir Radmanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Владимир Радмановић; born 19 November 1980) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
In Serbia he played for Crvena zvezda and FMP and in the National Basketball Association ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (youth system and senior team 1997–2001)
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Stefan Stojačić
Stefan Stojačić (; born February 20, 1989) is a Serbian professional basketball player.
His younger brother, Strahinja Stojačić, is also a basketball player. They played together in the 2010–11 season with KK Radnički Kragujevac (2009–20 ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 2010)
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Nenad Trunić
Nenad Trunić ( sr-cyr, Ненад Трунић; born 6 February 1968) is a Serbian professor of basketball, as well as basketball coach and former player.
Playing career Professional career
A point guard, Trunić played for KK Sloboda Tuzla, ...
– Partizan (youth system), Crvena zvezda (senior team 1991–1992)
The following players have played for both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their
youth system
In sporting terminology, a youth system (or youth academy) is a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show en ...
careers:
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Nemanja Kapetanović
Nemanja Kapetanović ( sr-cyr, Немања Капетановић; born 3 February 1997) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Rabotnički of the Macedonian League.
Playing career
Kapetanović was born in Belgrade, Serbia, FR Yugos ...
– Partizan than Crvena zvezda
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Stevan Karapandžić
Stephen or Steven is an English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the firs ...
– Partizan than Crvena zvezda
Coaches
The following head coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:
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Borislav Džaković
Borislav "Bora" Džaković ( sr-cyr, Борислав Џаковић, 24 October 1947 – 28 June 2019) was a Serbian-Bosnian professional basketball coach and player.
Coaching career
The greatest success of Džaković was the double crown wit ...
– Partizan (1982–1984, 1994–1995); Crvena zvezda (1995–1996, 1998)
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Milivoje Lazić
Milivoje Lazić ( sr-Cyrl, Миливоје Лазић; born 13 May 1978) is a Slovenian-born Serbian professional basketball coach.
Early life
Lazić was born in Ljubljana, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). He played basketball for Smelt ...
– Crvena zvezda (2012); Partizan (2020)
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Vladislav Lučić
Vladislav "Lale" Lučić ( sr-cyr, Владислав Лучић; born August 7, 1941) is a Serbian former professional basketball coach and player.
Biography
He won 2 National Championships with Red Star Belgrade in 1992–93 and 1993–94 sea ...
– Partizan (1985–1986, 1998–1999); Crvena zvezda (1992–1994, 1997–1998, 1999–2000)
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Aleksandar Nikolić
Aleksandar "Aca" Nikolić ( sr-cyr, Александар "Аца" Николић; 28 October 1924 – 12 March 2000) was a Serbian professional basketball player and coach. He was also a professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of S ...
– Partizan (1959–1960); Crvena zvezda (1971–1974)
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Miroslav Nikolić
Miroslav "Muta" Nikolić (; born 8 January 1956) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player.
Playing career
Nikolić played professional basketball for KK Goša from Smederevska Palanka, OKK Beograd, Vršac, IMT, Maribor and ...
– Partizan (1996–1998; 2017); Crvena zvezda (2001, 2002)
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Zoran Slavnić
Zoran "Moka" Slavnić (Serbian Cyrillic: Зоран Мока Славнић; born 26 October 1949) is a Serbian retired professional basketball player and coach. He played with Crvena zvezda and with Partizan. One of the best European point guar ...
– Partizan (1984–1985); Crvena zvezda (1988–1991, 1994–1995)
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Duško Vujošević
Duško Vujošević ( sr-Cyrl, Душко Вујошевић; born 3 March 1959) is a Serbian former basketball Coach (basketball), coach. He is currently active as coach consultant of the Montenegrin ABA League club KK Studentski centar, Studen ...
– Partizan (1986–1989, 1990–1991, 2001–2010, 2012–2015); Crvena zvezda (1991–1992)
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Ranko Žeravica
Ranko Žeravica ( sr-cyr, Ранко Жеравица; 17 November 1929 – 29 October 2015) was a Serbian professional basketball coach. With a career that spanned over 50 years, he is most noted for his work with the senior Yugoslav national ...
– Partizan (1971–1974, 1976–1978, 1995–1996); Crvena zvezda (1980–1986, 1996–1997)
The following assistant coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:
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Predrag Jaćimović – Partizan (1999–2000); Crvena zvezda (2003)
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Bogdan Karaičić
Bogdan Karaičić ( sr-cyr, Богдан Караичић; born 31 July 1984) is a Serbian professional basketball coach. He is currently the head coach of the Armenia national team and an assistant coach for Partizan of the Serbian League (KLS) ...
– Crvena zvezda (2020); Partizan (2021–present)
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Milivoje Karalejić – Partizan (1992–1994, 1998–1999); Crvena zvezda (2008–2009)
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Milivoje Lazić
Milivoje Lazić ( sr-Cyrl, Миливоје Лазић; born 13 May 1978) is a Slovenian-born Serbian professional basketball coach.
Early life
Lazić was born in Ljubljana, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). He played basketball for Smelt ...
– Partizan (2010–2011); Crvena zvezda (2011–2012)
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Veselin Matić
Veselin Matić ( sr-cyrl, Веселин Матић; born July 21, 1960) also known by his nickname Toza, is a Serbian professional basketball coach, who last served as the head coach of India men's national basketball team.
Personal life
H ...
– Crvena zvezda (1993–1994); Partizan (1994–1996)
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Saša Nikitović
Saša Nikitović ( sr-cyr, Саша Никитовић, born 12 June 1979), is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player. He is a former coach of FMP of the Basketball League of Serbia and ABA League.
Playing career
Nikitović ...
– Partizan (2004–2005); Crvena zvezda (2005–2008)
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Vladan Radonjić – Partizan (2008–2010, 2011–2012, 2020–2021); Crvena zvezda (2022–present)
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Marin Sedlaček
Marin Sedlaček ( sr-cyr, Марин Седлачек; born 9 July 1959) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and scout.
Basketball career
Sedlaček growing up playing basketball for the Crvena zvezda youth system. Eventually, he started ...
– Crvena zvezda (1988–1991, 1992–1993); Partizan (1999)
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Dejan Srzić
Dejan Srzić ( sr-cyr, Дејан Срзић; born 28 June 1955), also known by his nickname Susla, is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player.
Coaching career
During his coaching career, Srzić was a head coach for Varda Vi� ...
– Partizan (1989–1990); Crvena zvezda (1990–1992)
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Petronije Zimonjić – Crvena zvezda (1992–1994, 2010–2011); Partizan (2000–2006)
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Predrag Zimonjić
Predrag Zimonjić (born 15 October 1970) is a Serbian water polo player who played for FR Yugoslavia at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996.
See also
* List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men)
* List of World Aquatics Champio ...
– Crvena zvezda (2002–2003); Partizan (2021–present)
The following youth coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:
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Vladimir Bošnjak – Partizan (1987–1990); Crvena zvezda (1997–1998)
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Saša Jakovljević – Crvena zvezda (N/A); Partizan (N/A)
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Aleksandar Lukman
Aleksandar Lukman ( sr-cyr, Александар Лукман; born April 29, 1967) is a Serbian professional basketball strength and conditioning and alpine skiing coach and former pole vaulter.
Early life and education
Lukman was born in Belg ...
– Partizan (1995–1996); Crvena zvezda (N/A)
Others
The following individuals have also played and/or coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:
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Strahinja Alagić
Strahinja "Braca" Alagić ( sr-cyr, Страхиња "Браца" Алагић; 14 August 1924 – 10 October 2002) was a Serbian professional basketball player and coach. He dedicated his coaching career is the most to women's basketball. With C ...
– Partizan (1946 player), Crvena zvezda (1947–1951 player; 1976 coach)
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Jovica Antonić
Jovica Antonić ( sr-cyr, Јовица Антонић, born 13 July 1966) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player who is the youth system coordinator for the Crvena zvezda youth system.
Playing career
A point guard, Anton ...
– Partizan (1982–1983 player), Crvena zvezda (1998–1999 coach)
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Borislav Ćurčić
Borislav Ćurčić ( sr-cyr, Борислав Ћурчић; January 27, 1932 – April 15, 2015) was a Serbian basketball player and coach. He represented the Yugoslavia national basketball team internationally.
Early life
Born in the village ...
– Crvena zvezda (1950–1955 player), Partizan (1958–1965 player; 1965–1967 coach)
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Zoran Krečković
Zoran Krečković ( sr-cyr, Зоран Кречковић, born April 17, 1959) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player.
Coaching career
Krečković began his coaching career in 1996 with IMT Beopetrol in Belgrade. In Feb ...
– Partizan (1977–1978 player), Crvena zvezda (2001–2002 coach)
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Svetislav Pešić
Svetislav "Kari" Pešić ( sr-Cyrl, Светислав "Кари" Пешић; born 28 August 1949) is a Serbian professional basketball coach who is currently the head coach of the Serbia men's national team.
Playing career
During his club ...
– Partizan (1967–1971 player), Crvena zvezda (2008–2009, 2011–2012 coach)
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Borislav Stanković
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– Crvena zvezda (1946–1948 player), Partizan (1950–1953
player–coach)
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Miodrag Stefanović Miodrag Stefanović may refer to:
* Miodrag Stefanović (footballer, born 1977), Serbian footballer
* Miodrag Stefanović (footballer, born 1923) (1923–1991), Yugoslav footballer
* Miodrag Stefanović (basketball)
Miodrag "Mija" Stefanović ( ...
– Crvena zvezda (1946 player), Partizan (1953 coach)
Records
Top scorers
The following players recorded more than or equal to 40 points in a game between Crvena zvezda and Partizan.
Honours
The rivalry reflected in Eternal derby matches comes about as Crvena zvezda and Partizan are the most successful basketball clubs in Serbia.
See also
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Budućnost–Crvena Zvezda basketball rivalry
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Eternal derby (Serbia) -
Crvena zvezda
Fudbalski klub Crvena zvezda ( sr-cyrl, Фудбалски клуб Црвена звезда, lit=Red Star Football Club), commonly referred to as Crvena zvezda () and colloquially referred to as Red Star Belgrade in anglophone media, is a ...
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Partizan football rivalry
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List of sports rivalries
A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes, affecting participants, management, and supporters all to varying degrees.
One of the first known sports rivalries occurred in the Roman Empire between the Blues and the ...
Notes
References
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