YOGYAKARTA - The Southeast Asian football tournament always presents high drama and rivalry. Of course, you must be curious about who is the coach with the best winning record in AFF so far.
Discussing this biennial tournament, it feels incomplete if we do not talk about the true champion. Dominating tactics on the field is the key to conquering the strong teams in the ASEAN region.
You might have guessed some of the famous names that have recently graced the screen. However, the reality is that there is one legendary figure whose achievements have not been able to be matched by other coaches.
Radojko Avramovic: Coach with the Best Winning Record in AFFRadojko Avramovic is a Serbian tactician who has successfully etched gold ink into history, making it the highest standard of success in the regional football scene.
The man who is familiarly called Raddy Avramovic is a former tough goalkeeper. His experience playing in Europe greatly influenced the philosophy of the game that he applied when switching professions.
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Raddy once played for elite clubs such as Rijeka in Yugoslavia. He also experienced the tight competition of the English League with Notts County and Coventry City in his heyday.
The experience shaped a steel mentality and a very deep understanding of tactics. No wonder his magical touch was immediately felt when he started managing the national team in Asia.
Before anchoring in Southeast Asia, Raddy had coached the national teams of Oman and Kuwait. His coaching career in the Middle East further sharpened his instincts in crafting a precise strategy.
Raddy officially handled the Singapore national team in 2003. The decision of the local football federation proved to be very appropriate because he immediately brought instant changes to the Lions squad.
Golden Age and Hattrick TitleRaddy has successfully brought Singapore to the top of the throne of this prestigious tournament three times. The title was won in a row in the 2004, 2007, and 2012 editions.
At the 2004 AFF Cup, Raddy presented his first championship title. This achievement was perfected with Singapore's success in defeating the Indonesian National Team in the final with a landslide aggregate score of 5-2.
The success was repeated in the 2007 AFF Cup edition. Under his direction, the Lions squad successfully defended the title after defeating Thailand with a narrow aggregate of 3-2.
As if he was not satisfied, Raddy made history again at the 2012 AFF Cup. He completed his hat-trick of titles by defeating Thailand again with a final aggregate of 3-2 which was very dramatic.
The most memorable memory occurred in his first coaching career in the AFF in 2004. At that time, the fleet under Raddy Avramovic's guidance was so extraordinary since the group stage rolled.
The disciplined playing pattern he carries often makes opponents feel frustrated. Raddy is very good at maximizing the potential of local players combined with some quality naturalized players from Singapore.
The Legacy of an Unforgettable StrategyRaddy's brilliance in reading his opponent's weaknesses deserves a thumbs up. You can see how his strategy often dismantles the multi-layered defense with a deadly counterattack transition.
After a decade of achievements with Singapore, he finally retired at the end of 2012. His brilliant track record made the Myanmar football federation interested in using his services in 2014.
Even though he didn't give a title to Myanmar, Raddy's influence is still recognized by the football public. His charisma on the sidelines always succeeds in stealing the attention of sports lovers.
The record of three championship titles he has won is still standing until this moment. There is no other team architect who is able to break the prestigious record of the man born in 1949.
The legacy of his championship strategy and mentality will always be remembered by his loyal supporters. Raddy proved that a consistent coaching process will always bear sweet fruit at the end of the journey.
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