Dejan Stanković is a retired Serbian footballer, born on September 11, 1978, in Belgrade, Serbia. He is best known for his versatility on the field, playing primarily as a midfielder. Stanković had a successful club career, notably with Red Star Belgrade, Lazio, and Inter Milan, where he won multiple league titles and UEFA Champions League honors. Stanković also represented the Serbia national team, earning over 100 caps and participating in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. After retiring from professional play, he transitioned into coaching and has been involved in football management.