Predrag Mijatović

• Full name: Predrag Mijatović
• Date of birth: January 19, 1969
• Place of birth: Titograd, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia (now Podgorica, Montenegro)
• Nationality: Montenegrin (represented Yugoslavia / Serbia and Montenegro during his international career)
• Position: Forward / Striker

Club career highlights

• Early career: Began with Budućnost Titograd (Yugoslavia).
• Partizan (1990–1993): Moved to Partizan Belgrade where he developed into a top striker; won domestic titles and gained wider recognition.
• Valencia CF (1993–1996): Transferred to Valencia in Spain’s La Liga. Became a key player and fan favorite, known for intelligent movement, technical skill and goalscoring. Helped Valencia to strong league finishes and to establish themselves again among Spain’s competitive clubs.
• Real Madrid (1996–1999): Joined Real Madrid and enjoyed major success, including scoring the winning goal in the 1997–98 La Liga title-clinching match. Won the 1997–98 La Liga and was part of a strong Real squad of that era.
• Later clubs: Played for Fiorentina (Italy) briefly and then returned to Spain with Levante before finishing his playing career.

International career

• Represented Yugoslavia at youth and senior levels; later associated with the national team during the era of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (commonly referred to as Serbia and Montenegro).
• Participated in major tournaments including the 1998 FIFA World Cup with Yugoslavia.

Style of play and legacy

• Mijatović was praised for his technical ability, intelligent off-the-ball movement, clinical finishing and composure in big moments.
• Remembered particularly for his impact at Valencia and for scoring decisive goals for Real Madrid, cementing his reputation as a big-game player.
• Later moved into football administration and has been involved in sporting roles after retirement.

Notable fact: He scored the title-clinching goal for Real Madrid in the final round of the 1997–98 La Liga season, a moment often highlighted in his career.