Vladimir Jugović

• Full name: Vladimir Jugović
• Date of birth: August 18, 1969
• Place of birth: Trstenik, SFR Yugoslavia (now Serbia)
• Nationality: Serbian (represented Yugoslavia / Serbia & Montenegro during his career)
• Position: Midfielder (central / attacking midfielder)

Club career highlights

• Red Star Belgrade (1989–1991): Early senior breakthrough at one of Yugoslavia's top clubs.
• Rad (on loan 1989–1990): Gained first-team experience.
• IFK Göteborg (1991–1992): Short stint in Sweden.
• AS Roma (1992–1994): Established himself in Serie A.
• Juventus (1995–1997): Key period — won Serie A (1996–97), Coppa Italia (1994–95 with Juventus overlap era), and notably the 1996 UEFA Champions League final (Jugović scored in the 1996 UEFA Champions League final penalty shootout after extra time; he also scored in the 1996 UEFA Cup Final for Juventus in earlier European campaigns). He contributed as a versatile midfield option under Marcello Lippi.
• Internazionale (Inter Milan) (1997–1998): Continued Serie A appearances after Juventus.
• Atlético Madrid (1999–2000): Brief spell in Spain.
• SC Sampdoria and later clubs: Finished career with various teams, including returning to Serbia.

International career

• Represented SFR Yugoslavia and later the FR Yugoslavia / Serbia & Montenegro national teams during the 1990s.
• Part of squads in European and World qualifying campaigns; appearances were affected by the political situation and sanctions on Yugoslav football during the 1990s.

Style of play

• Technically gifted, versatile midfielder able to play centrally or in more advanced roles.
• Known for good vision, passing, tactical intelligence and ability to arrive in the box to score.

Notable achievements

• UEFA Champions League winner with Juventus (1995–96).
• Serie A winner with Juventus (1996–97).
• Domestic trophies with Red Star Belgrade and contributions across top European leagues.

Legacy

Vladimir Jugović is remembered as one of the prominent Yugoslav/Serbian midfielders of the 1990s, notable for his successful spells in Italy—especially at Juventus—where his technical quality and big-game contributions helped his teams win major trophies.