Qatip Osmani (born 29 June 1969) is a Croatian-born Macedonian football manager and former player who manages Malisheva. Osmani is widely recognized for his significant contributions to various clubs in the Macedonian First Football League. Throughout his managerial career, he has led several notable teams, including Vllaznia, Shkëndija, Renova, Shkupi, and Struga.
Osmani has gained widespread recognition for his tactical expertise and leadership, particularly during his tenure at Shkëndija, where he secured three Macedonian First League titles.
Career Osmani began his managerial career in the early 2010s, with a notable early stint at Shkëndija. During his first period at the club, he guided the team to its first-ever Macedonian First League title in the 2010–11 season, marking a significant achievement in the club’s history. His ability to build cohesive and disciplined teams quickly gained attention. He resigned from the team in 2011.
His second and most successful spell at Shkëndija came between 2017 and 2019, where he led the team to back-to-back league championships in the 2017–18 and 2017–18 seasons. Under his management, Shkëndija became one of the dominant teams in the league, known for its strong defensive structure and dynamic attack. He has been regarded as one of the club's most prominent managers. Throughout his career, Osmani has also managed other Macedonian clubs such as Renova, Shkupi where he continued to develop his managerial skills.
On 3 October 2023 Osmani was appointed manager of the Albanian side Vllaznia. Despite his efforts to turn the team around, he was sacked on 25 April 2024. During his time at the club, he was described as having "managed to get a team that he found unmotivated and without points back on track," showcasing his ability to motivate and revitalize struggling teams, even under challenging circumstances. On 29 May 2024, Osmani was appointed as the manager of Struga, the back-to-back league title winners, marking the next chapter in his managerial career.
Personal life Osmani was born in Sisak, Socialist Croatia to Albanian parents from Tetovo, Socialist Macedonia.
Managerial statistics
TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %Shkëndija6 November 201015 September 2011Shkëndija21 March 201231 July 2012Renova15 August 20121 June 2017Shkëndija2 June 201710 September 2019Shkupi23 September 20192 March 2020Renova27 November 202030 June 2022Shkëndija15 September 202231 May 2023Vllaznia31 October 202325 April 2024Struga29 May 202423 February 2025Malisheva30 July 2025PresentTotal
Honours Manager Shkëndija Macedonian First League: 2010–11, 2017–18, 2018–19 Macedonian Cup: 2017–18 Macedonian Supercup: 2011
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