UEFA.com works better on other browsers
For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge.

Vardar go Brazilian

Monday, April 19, 2004

Members

Defending Macedonian champions FK Vardar have named Brazilian veteran Gildo Rodriguez as their new coach.

Third coach
Rodriguez is Vardar's third coach this season, replacing Toni Jakimovski who had earlier succeeded Zoran Stratev. The club are fourth in the Macedonian First League.

Vast experience
The Vardar job is Rodriguez's first in Europe. However, the trainer has a wealth of experience having coached the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Liberia and Kuwait national teams as well as Brazilian sides SC Corinthians Paulista and CR Vasco de Gama.

© 1998-2025 UEFA. All rights reserved. Last updated: Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Selected for you

Stratev steps aside at Vardar
Live 15/03/2004

Stratev steps aside at Vardar

Zoran Stratev has resigned as coach of F.Y.R. Macedonia's champions FK Vardar following a heavy defeat.
Stratev moves into Vardar's sphere
Live 13/06/2003

Stratev moves into Vardar's sphere

F.Y.R. Macedonia's UEFA Champions League representatives, FK Vardar, have a new coach.
Bayern goodbye for Lizarazu
Live 19/04/2004

Bayern goodbye for Lizarazu

Bixente Lizarazu will leave FC Bayern München at the end of the season after failing to agree a new contract.