Bajro Župić

Bajro Župić
Personal information
Full name Bajram Župić
Date of birth (1960-01-21) January 21, 1960
Place of birth Novi Pazar, FPR Yugoslavia
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1985 Novi Pazar 28 (3)
1985–1990 Partizan 101 (0)
1990–1991 Alpine Donawitz 7 (1)
Total 136 (4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bajram "Bajro" Župić (Serbian Cyrillic: Бајрам Бајро Жупић; born January 21, 1960[1]) is a former Serbian football player and a football manager.

Career

He began his senior career with his hometown club, Novi Pazar, and after one season was invited to join Partizan Belgrade. Playing as a defender, he became a regular member of the team and was well regarded by the club’s supporters. During his career, he received one red card.[2] He was also known for his approachable public persona, which led to several anecdotes circulating among supporters. His performances on the field inspired fan chants, including the phrase "Jedan je Bajro", meaning "Bajro, the one..." which remains associated with him.

In 1990, after having played 247 official matches for Partizan, he moved to Austrian club DSV Alpine where he played the 1990-91 season.[3]

After retiring from playing, he has dedicated working with FK Novi Pazar at many levels.[4]

He also runs a football school with his name in Novi Pazar, being Adem Ljajić his latest high-profile product.[5] In 2023, Župić was elected as Novi Pazar's club president, succeeding Ismet Kurtanović.[6]

Honours

1986, 1987
1989

References

  1. ^ Soccerdata profile
  2. ^ "BAJRO ŽUPIĆ - HALF SA DOZVOLOM ZA UBIJANJE! Čovek koji je na terenu TUKAO KOGA JE STIGAO, a dobio samo 1 CRVENI karton u karijeri!". Kurir (in Serbian). 30 May 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Bajro Župić". Partizanopedia (in Serbian). Retrieved 21 December 2025.
  4. ^ Bajrović, Amela (8 June 2012). "Partizanova legenda uči fudbalu mlade Pazarce". Blic (in Serbian). Retrieved 21 December 2025.
  5. ^ "Ljajić interview at Mirosport.net". Archived from the original on 2009-11-27. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  6. ^ "Legendarni Bajro Župić novi predsjednik FK Novi Pazar". Sandźačke (in Serbian). 22 July 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
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