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Ranko Popović was born on June 26, 1967 in Peja, Kosovo and is credited as an association football player and association football coach. As of 2026, Ranko Popović is 59 years old. The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Ranko Popović is one of those quietly fascinating figures who flew under the radar for most Western football fans, but carved out a genuinely interesting career on his own terms. Born in Peja back in 1967, when that part of the world was still Yugoslavia, he grew up through some real turbulence — and I think that kind of background tends to produce tough, adaptable football minds. He transitioned smoothly from player to manager, and his stint in Japan with Kashima Antlers is what caught my attention most: taking a Serbian coach into one of Asia's most storied clubs takes guts on both sides. He's not a household name, but that's almost the point — he's the kind of football lifer who earns respect through work, not headlines.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ranko Popović
- Name (Japanese)
- ランコ・ポポヴィッチ
- Reading
- らんこ・ぽぽゔぃっち
- Born
- June 26, 1967 (age 59)
- Origin
- Peja, Kosovo
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
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3. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ranko Popović born?
Born June 26, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Ranko Popović from?
Ranko Popović is from Peja, Kosovo.
What does Ranko Popović do?
Ranko Popović works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ranko Popović?
Ranko Popović is 183 cm.
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