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Vahid Halilhodžić, born on October 15, 1952 in Jablanica, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is an association football player and association football coach. As of 2026, Vahid Halilhodžić is 73 years old. Listed accolades include Knight of the Legion of Honour (2004). The listed height is 182 cm.
My Take
Vahid Halilhodžić fascinates me precisely because he refuses to be likable on demand. From Jablanica to the touchlines of multiple national teams, he built a career on conviction, often clashing with players and federations rather than softening his standards. The Legion of Honour confirms his impact, but I value the harder thing: a coach who would rather be respected than adored. In an era of media-managed personalities, his stubborn, results-first integrity feels almost old-fashioned. I trust managers who pick the uncomfortable truth over the easy peace, and his record suggests that severity, in his case, was usually correct.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vahid Halilhodžić
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァイッド・ハリルホジッチ
- Reading
- ゔぁいっど・はりるほじっち
- Born
- October 15, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Jablanica, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Knight of the Legion of Honour
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Vahid Halilhodžić born?
Born October 15, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Vahid Halilhodžić from?
Vahid Halilhodžić is from Jablanica, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What does Vahid Halilhodžić do?
Vahid Halilhodžić works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Vahid Halilhodžić?
Vahid Halilhodžić is 182 cm.
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