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Qatip Osmani
Personal information
Full name Qatip Osmani
Date of birth (1969-06-29) 29 June 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth Sisak, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Team information
Current team
 Struga (manager)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Shkëndija[1]
Managerial career
2010–2011 Shkëndija
2012 Shkëndija
2012–2017 Renova
2017–2019 Shkëndija
2019–2020 Shkupi
2020–2022 Renova
2022–2023 Shkëndija
2023–2024 Vllaznia
2024– Struga
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Qatip Osmani (born 29 June 1969) is a is a Macedonian football manager and former footballer, currently managing Struga. 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

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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.

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.[2] 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.[3] 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

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Osmani was born in 1969. His father was born in Tetovo, Socialist Macedonia.[4]

Managerial statistics

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As of match played 8 October 2024
Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Shkëndija 6 November 2010 15 September 2011 15 11 0 4 073.33
Shkëndija 21 March 2012 31 July 2012 16 8 4 4 050.00
Renova 15 August 2012 1 June 2017 168 61 50 57 036.31
Shkëndija 2 June 2017 10 September 2019 96 60 15 21 062.50
Shkupi 23 September 2019 2 March 2020 14 4 4 6 028.57
Renova 27 November 2020 30 June 2022 55 19 20 16 034.55
Shkëndija 15 September 2022 31 May 2023 24 13 7 4 054.17
Vllaznia 31 October 2023 25 April 2024 27 13 8 6 048.15
Struga 29 May 2024 Present 13 5 3 5 038.46
Total 428 194 111 123 045.33

Honours

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Manager

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Shkëndija

References

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  1. ^ "The complete roster of "Shkendija"; 1996". cc.gatech.edu (Robert Nesimi page, archived).
  2. ^ "Qato: Nuk kam pasur kontakte me drejtuesit e Shkëndijës". tvklan.mk.
  3. ^ "Çudira në Shkodër, Vllaznia shkarkon Qatip Osmanin! Kush e zëvendëson trajnerin". shqiptarja.com.
  4. ^ "Qatip Osmani: Kush Është Trajneri I Ri I Struga Trim Lum?". infosport.mk.
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