Aleksandar Petaković (; 6 February 1930 – 12 April 2011) was a Yugoslav and Serbian football manager and player.
Club career Petaković started out at Radnički Beograd, helping the club win promotion from the Yugoslav Third League to the Yugoslav First League. He amassed over 150 appearances and scored more than 80 goals in the top flight during the course of eight seasons (1953–1961). After moving abroad, Petaković played for several years in France (Lille), Belgium (Standard Liège), and the Netherlands (Fortuna '54).
International career At international level, Petaković was capped 19 times for Yugoslavia between 1954 and 1959, scoring eight goals including a hat-trick in a 5–0 friendly win over England in May 1958. He was also part of the team in two World Cups (1954 and 1958).
Managerial career Soon after hanging up his boots, Petaković started his managerial career at Sloga Kraljevo, taking over in October 1965. He spent two seasons in charge and led the club to promotion to the Yugoslav Second League in his final year. Subsequently, Petaković moved to Turkey, having spells as manager with Vefa (1967–68) and İzmirspor (1968–69).
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDivisionAppsGoalsRadnički Beograd1950Yugoslav Third League1951Yugoslav Second League25131952Serbian Republic League1952–53Serbian Republic League1953–54Yugoslav First League18141954–55Yugoslav First League24111955–56Yugoslav First League25161956–57Yugoslav First League2251957–58Yugoslav First League21131958–59Yugoslav First League18101959–60Yugoslav First League1661960–61Yugoslav First League198Total18896
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsYugoslavia195440195500195631195721195886195920Total198
Honours Radnički Beograd Yugoslav Second League: 1951 Yugoslav Third League: 1950
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