Predrag Mijatović

• Full name: Predrag Mijatović
• Date of birth: 19 January 1969
• Place of birth: Titograd, SFR Yugoslavia (now Podgorica, Montenegro)
• Nationality: Montenegrin (represented Yugoslavia / FR Yugoslavia / Serbia and Montenegro during his international career period)
• Position: Forward / Striker (also played as a second striker / attacking midfielder)

Club career (highlights)

• FK Budućnost Titograd – Began his senior career in Yugoslavia.
• FK Partizan – Rose to prominence in the Yugoslav First League with Partizan Belgrade.
• Valencia CF (Spain) – Key period in late 1990s; helped Valencia reach the 1999 UEFA Champions League final and won the 1998–99 Copa del Rey.
• Real Madrid (Spain) – Joined in 1996; scored the winning goal in the 1998 UEFA Champions League final (1997–98), helping Real Madrid secure their seventh European Cup/Champions League title. Also part of other domestic and international successes during his time at the club.
• Later clubs – Finished his playing career with spells at clubs including Fiorentina (Italy) and Sevilla (Spain).

International career

• Represented Yugoslavia (SFR Yugoslavia and later FR Yugoslavia / Serbia and Montenegro structures depending on era) at senior level. He was part of the national setup in the 1990s and scored important goals for his country.
• Missed UEFA Euro 1992 due to Yugoslavia's suspension; later international competitions were affected by the breakup and sanctions on Yugoslavia in the 1990s.

Playing style and legacy

• Known for intelligent movement, technical ability, finishing and effective link-up play. Comfortable both as a primary striker and in a supporting attacking role.
• Remembered particularly for his decisive goals in major matches (notably the 1998 Champions League final) and for being one of the prominent players from the former Yugoslavia who had a significant impact in top European leagues during the 1990s.

After playing

• Following retirement he has been involved in football in various capacities, including sporting and administrative roles in Montenegro and regional football bodies.

Notable honours (selection)

• UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid (1997–98) — scored in the final.
• Copa del Rey winner with Valencia (1998–99).
• Domestic league and cup honours at club level in Spain and notable individual achievements during his career.