Nenad Peruničić (Serbian Cyrillic: Ненад Перуничић; born 1 May 1971) is a Serbian handball coach and former player.

Nenad Peruničić
Personal information
Full name Nenad Peruničić
Born (1971-05-01) 1 May 1971 (age 53)
Pljevlja, SR Montenegro,
SFR Yugoslavia
Nationality Serbian / German
Height 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Playing position Left back
Youth career
Team
Rudar Pljevlja
Senior clubs
Years Team
1988–1990
Jugović
1990–1993
Crvena zvezda
1993–1994
PSG-Asnières
1994–1997
Elgorriaga Bidasoa
1997–2001
THW Kiel
2001–2004
SC Magdeburg
2004–2005
SG Wallau-Massenheim
2005
Al Ahli Doha
2005–2006
Pick Szeged
2006–2007
Barcelona
2007
Algeciras
2007–2008
Crvena zvezda
2008–2009
Budućnost Podgorica
2015
Crvena zvezda
National team
Years Team
1990–1991
Yugoslavia
1995–2003
FR Yugoslavia
Teams managed
2011–2019
Crvena zvezda
2018–2020
Serbia
2019
Crvena zvezda
Medal record
Men's handball
Representing  Yugoslavia
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Seattle Team
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1991 Athens Team
Representing  Yugoslavia
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Egypt Team
European Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Spain Team

Club career

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Born in Pljevlja, Peruničić made his senior debut with Jugović in the Yugoslav Championship, before moving to Crvena zvezda in 1990. He spent three seasons with the Belgrade club, most notably losing the championship final to Partizan in 1993. That year, Peruničić was transferred to PSG-Asnières. He would finish the 1993–94 season as the second-highest scorer in the French league.

In 1994, Peruničić moved to Spain and signed with Elgorriaga Bidasoa. He helped the club win the Liga ASOBAL and EHF Champions League in his debut season. Over the next two years, Peruničić added three more trophies to his collection, including the EHF Cup Winners' Cup (1996–97).

Between 1997 and 2001, Peruničić spent four seasons with THW Kiel and won three consecutive doubles (1998, 1999, and 2000). He also helped the club win the EHF Cup in his first year. After leaving Kiel, Peruničić moved to SC Magdeburg, winning his second European title in 2002. He would miss the majority of the 2003–04 season due to shoulder injury.

In the 2004–05 season, Peruničić played for SG Wallau-Massenheim, before going to Qatar in April 2005.[1] He would also play for Pick Szeged (2005–06) and Barcelona (2006–07). After a brief spell at Algeciras, Peruničić returned to Crvena zvezda in November 2007,[2] immediately helping the club win the league title. He subsequently joined Montenegrin side Budućnost Podgorica and helped them win their first championship title in 2009.

In early 2015, Peruničić came out of retirement to help Crvena zvezda stave-off relegation from the Super League.[3]

International career

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At international level, Peruničić represented FR Yugoslavia in six major tournaments, winning two bronze medals (1996 European Championship and 1999 World Championship). He also participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Coaching career

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In November 2011, Peruničić replaced Igor Butulija as head coach of Crvena zvezda. He spent seven years in charge, before resigning from his position in February 2019.[4]

In September 2018, Peruničić was appointed as head coach for Serbia.[5] He coached the team at two major tournaments.

Personal life

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Peruničić is the younger brother of fellow handball player Predrag Peruničić.

In 2002, Peruničić obtained German citizenship.

Honours

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Player

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Elgorriaga Bidasoa
THW Kiel[6]
SC Magdeburg
Pick Szeged
Barcelona
Crvena zvezda
Budućnost Podgorica

Coach

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Crvena zvezda

References

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  1. ^ "Spieler verlassen Wallau" (in German). n-tv.de. 5 April 2005. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Nenad Peruničić ponovo u Zvezdi!" (in Serbian). b92.net. 6 November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Peruničić se u 44. godini vratio na teren: Borio sam se za vazduh" (in Serbian). novosti.rs. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Peruničić napustio kormilo Crvene zvezde" (in Serbian). b92.net. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Nenad Peruničić novi selektor rukometaša Srbije" (in Serbian). novosti.rs. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Nenad Perunicic" (in German). thw-handball.de. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
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