In the hearts of Red Star fans, a special place undoubtedly belongs to those players who showed loyalty and devotion to the club they love. One of the best ways to measure that loyalty — even statistically — is by the number of matches played. Below, we bring you the list of the 10 footballers with the most appearances in the history of Red Star Belgrade.
10. MIRKO IVANIC – 289 MATCHES
The modern Red Star playmaker established himself as one of the club’s key players after arriving in 2019. So far, he has scored 96 goals in 289 appearances.
FK Crvena zvezda obaveštava javnost da je novi kapiten našeg kluba Mirko Ivanić. Zahvaljujući prepoznatljivom i plemenitom stilu igre brzo je postao miljenik navijača, a kao jedan od iskusnijih igrača u timu, predstavljaće istinskog lidera na terenu i u svlačionici.
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— FK Crvena zvezda (@crvenazvezdafk) February 19, 2025
9. VLADICA POPOVIC – 291 MATCHES
The man who made 291 appearances for Red Star and won the Yugoslav championship five times as a player. However, fans perhaps remember him even more for winning the Intercontinental Cup in 1991, when he led the club as head coach.
Vladica Popović (1935-2020)
Poslednji pozdrav legendi FK Crvena zvezda, osvajaču Interkontinentalnog kupa, 1991. godine. pic.twitter.com/RSHUaBTZEE
— 𝖉𝖚𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖓®♈♻️☆ (@Dusan_Dimitrije) August 11, 2020
7. MILAN RODIC – 294 MATCHES
Tied for seventh place with 294 appearances each are Milan Rodic and Rajko Mitic. Popularly known as “Roda,” Milan Rodic was an indispensable part of Red Star’s defense during the club’s return to the biggest European stage.
Milan Rodić i Marko Gobeljić su se pridružili kapitenu Borjanu u “Klubu 150”.
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— FK Crvena zvezda (@crvenazvezdafk) August 21, 2021
7. RAJKO MITIC – 294 MATCHES
The legendary Red Star icon and the man after whom the club’s stadium is named today. He played 294 matches for the club and scored 109 goals.
6. BOSKO DJUROVSKI – 299 MATCHES
An essential member of the Red Star team during the 1980s, Boško Đurovski played 299 matches for the red-and-whites and scored 103 goals.
5. ALEKSANDAR KATAI – 308 MATCHES
How many times did the northern stand echo with chants of “Katai Magiko” after Aleksandar Katai’s moments of brilliance? The player from Srbobran slowly but surely carved his path toward cult status at Red Star. He is currently the club’s second all-time top scorer, achieving that feat while making 308 appearances for the club.
Aleksandar Katai je još jednom pokazao klasu i upisao se u klupsku istoriju – nakon dva pogotka na meču sa Spartakom stigao je do 156. gola u crveno-belom dresu.
Zvezdin Magiko je tako prestigao Dragana Džajića na večnoj listi strelaca i sada se osamostalio na drugom mestu.… pic.twitter.com/JQbMba6NaY
— FK Crvena zvezda (@crvenazvezdafk) April 9, 2026
Read also who made the list of the 10 greatest goalscorers in the history of Red Star Belgrade:
4. JOVAN ACIMOVIC – 318 MATCHES
One of the fans’ favorites, Jovan “Kule” Acimovic always left his heart on the field for the club he loved. Between 1965 and 1976, he made a total of 318 appearances in the red-and-white jersey.
Срећан рођендан, легендо! @crvenazvezdafk 🔴⚪⚽ #10
Рођен Јован Аћимовић – https://t.co/oz8VxwevNP pic.twitter.com/vJYk3RlzKT— Moja Crvena zvezda (@sdcrvenazvezda) June 21, 2016
3. VLADIMIR PETROVIC “PIZON” – 332 MATCHES
The fourth Red Star Star, Vladimir Petrovic “Pizon,” played for the club from 1972 to 1982. He made 332 appearances for Red Star and scored 49 goals.
Pre tačno 62 godine rodila se četvrta Zvezdina zvezda Vladimir Petrović Pižon. Srećan rođendan, legendo! #fkcz pic.twitter.com/6Mlsv1n3kV
— FK Crvena zvezda (@crvenazvezdafk) July 1, 2017
2. BORIVOJE “BORA” KOSTIC – 341 MATCHES
The club’s all-time leading scorer with 230 goals. He reached that incredible tally after playing 341 matches for Red Star, which places him second on our list.
Da istinske legende nikada ne umiru, pokazuje i primer Bore Kostića, fudbalera i čoveka koji je ostavio neizbrisiv trag u Zvezdinoj fudbalskoj istoriji.
Na današnji dan, 1930. godine, rođen je Borivoje Bora Kostić, legenda Crvene zvezde.
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— FK Crvena zvezda (@crvenazvezdafk) June 14, 2021
1. DRAGAN DZAJIC – 389 MATCHES
A true legend of Red Star Belgrade. Both as a player and later as a club official, he led the red-and-whites to major successes. He played 389 matches for the club and scored 155 goals. Those 389 appearances make him the all-time appearance record holder in Red Star history.
Na današnji dan 1946. – Rođen je Dragan Džajić, fudbaler, reprezentativac Jugoslavije, direktor FK “Crvena zvezda”, direktor fudbalske reprezentacije Srbije. pic.twitter.com/flYHD1mYSS
— RobertRobi (@Robertdreco) May 30, 2020
