Darko Milanic was born on 18 December 1967 and is a Slovenian professional football manager and former player.
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12 Facts About Darko Milanic
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In 2000, at the age of 32, Darko Milanic retired early due to injury and to pursue a coaching career in football.
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Darko Milanic started his coaching career at his hometown club Izola.
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In January 2013, Darko Milanic was selected as the Slovenian Manager of the Year for 2012 by winning the league, cup and supercup.
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On 4 June 2013, Darko Milanic became a manager of Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga, with Novica Nikcevic as his assistant.
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On 21 September 2014, during a press conference, Sturm Graz revealed that Darko Milanic would be leaving the club to join an English side Leeds United after agreeing to buy out his contract at Sturm Graz to make the move.
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On 23 September 2014, Darko Milanic was appointed as manager of Leeds United on a two-year deal, replacing Dave Hockaday.
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Darko Milanic was joined at Leeds by his Sturm Graz assistant Novica Nikcevic.
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On 7 September 2020, Darko Milanic took charge of Slovak club Slovan Bratislava, signing a one-year contract with an option for further two years, with Novica Nikcevic named as his assistant.
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Darko Milanic was sacked on 9 May 2021 after a series of poor results, despite reaching the cup final and topping the league table.
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On 30 June 2021, Darko Milanic was appointed as head coach of Pafos on a two-year contract.
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