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Rade Bogdanović was born on May 21, 1970, in Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia. He began his football career in the youth system of FK Željezničar, where he developed his skills before joining the senior squad in 1988.
In 1992, following the outbreak of the Bosnian War, Bogdanović moved abroad and signed with Pohang Atoms in South Korea, where he became a prolific striker, scoring 45 goals in 120 appearances. His performances earned him a move to JEF United Ichihara in Japan in 1997.
Later that year, he transitioned to European football, signing with Atlético Madrid, where he played 14 matches and scored 6 goals. He also had a brief loan spell at NAC Breda in the Netherlands before joining Werder Bremen in 1998, where he spent four seasons, making 56 appearances and scoring 15 goals.
Bogdanović continued his career in Germany with Arminia Bielefeld before moving to Al Wahda in the UAE, where he concluded his playing career.
On the international stage, he represented FR Yugoslavia, earning three caps and scoring two goals in 1997.
After retiring, Bogdanović became a respected football pundit, offering expert analysis on the game. His deep understanding of football, combined with his diverse playing experience across multiple leagues, has made him a valuable voice in sports media.
