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Dusan Djordjev
Djordjev in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-01-06) 6 January 1996 (age 29)[citation needed]
Place of birth Pancevo, SR Serbia
Height 1.8 m (5.9 ft)[citation needed]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Phoenix Rising FC MLS Next[1] Phoenix Rising FC ECNL[2] Phoenix Rising FC EA[3] (Goalkeeper Director and Coach)

Dusan Djordjev (Serbian: Dusan Djordjev; Macedonian: Dusan Gjorgjev, born January 06, 1996) is a Serbian and Northern Macedonian goalkeeper and coach known for his contributions to goalkeeper development. A former professional goalkeeper and a member of two national teams, he played at a high level before transitioning into coaching. He is currently the head goalkeeper coach at Phoenix Rising FC,[4] where he designs and implements specialized training programs for youth goalkeepers.

Playing Career

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Dusan Djordjev began his career in Serbia, developing through Red Star youth academies before making his professional debut in FK Dinamo Pancevo. Over the years, he played for several clubs, showcasing his skills in domestic leagues and international competitions.

Throughout his career, Djordjev played as a goalkeeper in Serbia, North Macedonia, and internationally, gaining experience in competitive leagues. His strong shot-stopping ability, command of the penalty area, and leadership on the field earned him recognition.

Club Career

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  • Red Star Belgrade (Crvena Zvezda) – Youth and senior setup
  • RS Belgrade B (2013–2016)
  • FK Dinamo Pančevo – Loan from Red Star Belgrade (2015–2016)[5]

International Career

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Djordjev represented both Serbia and North Macedonia at various youth levels:

  • Serbia U16
  • North Macedonia U18
  • North Macedonia U19
  • North Macedonia U21

Notable International Matches

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UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualification[6][7]
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  • 10/6/2017 – North Macedonia U21 vs Serbia U21[8]' (0:2) – On the bench
  • 10/10/2017 – North Macedonia U21 vs Gibraltar U21[9]' (1:0) – Played full 90 minutes
    U21 National Team Dusan Djordjev
UEFA European Under-19 Championship Qualifiers[10] (Group 12)[11]
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  • 10/8/2014 – North Macedonia U19 vs France U19[12] (2:1) – Played full 90 minutes
  • 10/10/2014 – North Macedonia U19 vs Bosnia-Herzegovina U19 (1:1) – Played full 90 minutes
  • 10/13/2014 – North Macedonia U19 vs Liechtenstein U19 (5:1) – Played full 90 minutes
International Friendlies[11]
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  • 3/6/2014 – North Macedonia U18 vs Poland U18 (1:1) – Played full 90 minutes
  • 2/11/2014 – North Macedonia U19 vs Albania U19 (3:0) – Played full 90 minutes
  • 4/3/2014 – North Macedonia U19 vs Bulgaria U19 (1:3) – Not in squad
  • 9/3/2014 – North Macedonia U19 vs Bulgaria U19 (1:1) – Not in squad
Viareggio Cup (2013)[13]
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  • 2/12/2013 – Red Star Belgrade U19 vs Lazio U19 (3:0) – Played full 90 minutes
  • 2/13/2013 – Red Star Belgrade U19 vs Mutual Uruguaya (0:1) – Played full 90 minutes
  • 2/15/2013 – Red Star Belgrade U19 vs Juve Stabia U19 (0:4) – Played full 90 minutes

Djordjev's international experience provided him with exposure to different playing styles and tactical approaches, which later influenced his coaching philosophy.

For more details on his playing career, visit:

  • FootballDatabase Profile[14]
  • Transfermarkt National Team Stats[15]
  • BeSoccer Profile[16]
  • SortitoutSI Profile[17]
  • Flashscoreusa.com[18]

Goalkeeper Coaching Career

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Dusan Djordjev has established a successful coaching career, beginning at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he served as the goalkeeper coach for both the men's and women's teams. During his tenure, he developed All-American goalkeepers, implementing training programs that significantly improved their skills and overall performance. His experiences at the collegiate level laid the foundation for his coaching philosophy and techniques, enabling him to transition seamlessly into higher levels of coaching.

Following his time at Oklahoma Wesleyan, Dusan joined Phoenix Rising FC as the head goalkeeper coach. In this role, he has worked with national team goalkeepers on the girls' side and developed two full-time keepers on the boys' MLS Next side, who train alongside professional PRFC teams. His contributions were instrumental in enhancing the goalkeeping unit, which played a crucial role in the team's accomplishments, including winning the USL Championship 17 January 2023. while assisting Cory Robertson, the first team goalkeeper coach.

Dusan Djordjev

Dusan is also committed to nurturing the next generation of goalkeepers. He specializes in developing youth players, providing them with opportunities to train alongside professional and national team goalkeepers. This unique experience allows young athletes to gain valuable insights into high-level competition and refine their skills.

In addition to youth development, Dusan trains professional goalkeepers at Phoenix Rising FC, drawing on his extensive experience and expertise to enhance their technical abilities and game performance. His coaching career has not only enriched his own understanding of the game but has also equipped him with the skills necessary to guide others effectively.

Dusan Djordjev, Rocco Ríos Novo , Cory Robertson , Patrick Rakovsky

In 2024, Dusan expanded his coaching experience by working with Barça Residency Academy,[19] FC Barcelona's premier youth development program in the United States. He was selected to lead two Barça Camps (June 2–7, 2024, and July 3–5, 2024), where his coaching expertise and leadership were instrumental in the program's success. His work with FC Barcelona's youth development programs[20] further cemented his reputation as an elite goalkeeping coach.

Personal life

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Dusan Djordjev is married to his wife, Vanja, and they have two children together.[citation needed] He is fluent in three languages: English, Serbian, and Northern Macedonian.[citation needed] He graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Leadership.[citation needed] He also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Finance.[citation needed] Dusan is a citizen of both Serbia and Northern Macedonia.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "2024-25 MLS Next Coaches".
  2. ^ "ENCL Girls Coaching Staff".
  3. ^ "2024-25 EA Coaches".
  4. ^ "2024-25 MLS Next Coaches". Phoenix Rising Youth Soccer. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  5. ^ "FM15 Dusan Djordjev - Football Manager 2015". SORT IT OUT SI. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  6. ^ "Dushan Gjorgjev". worldfootball.net.
  7. ^ "Dusan Gjorgjev - National team". www.transfermarkt.com. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  8. ^ "History: North Macedonia 0-2 Serbia | UEFA Under-21 2019". UEFA.com.
  9. ^ "History: Gibraltar 1-0 North Macedonia | UEFA Under-21 2019". UEFA.com.
  10. ^ "Macedonian Football | U19: list of summoned players for EURO qualifiers". October 3, 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Dusan Gjorgjev - National team (Detailed view)". www.transfermarkt.com. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  12. ^ FC, Fulham. "Fulham FC". Fulham FC. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  13. ^ "Dusan Gjorgjev - Detailed stats". www.transfermarkt.us. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  14. ^ https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/245265-dushan-gjorgjev
  15. ^ "Dusan Gjorgjev - National team". www.transfermarkt.com.
  16. ^ "Client Challenge". www.besoccer.com.
  17. ^ "Dusan Djordjev in Football Manager". SORT IT OUT SI.
  18. ^ "Dushan Gjorgjev (Gjorgjev D.) Stats - Flashscore". www.flashscoreusa.com.
  19. ^ "Barça Academy Boys Summer Soccer Camps". BARCA RESIDENCY ACADEMY USA. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  20. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
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