Ivica Dragutinović
A stalwart Serbian defender whose composed presence anchored the backlines of clubs across Europe for nearly two decades.
Born 1975 (age 51)·Serbian footballer·Birthday: November 13·Generation X
Biography
Ivica Dragutinović carved out a long and respected career as a defender of intelligence and grit. Born in 1975, his game was defined by positional awareness and a calm left foot, allowing him to operate as both a central defender and a defensive left-back. After making his name in Belgium with Gent, he became a fixture in La Liga with Sevilla, where he spent seven seasons and became a fan favorite. At Sevilla, he was part of a transformative era, contributing to a squad that consistently challenged for honors in Spain and Europe. His consistent performances earned him a place in the Serbian national team, representing his country in multiple major tournament qualifiers.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Ivica was born in 1975, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ivica Was Born
The biggest hits of 1975
#1 Movie
Jaws
Best Picture
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Ivica's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1975Born
Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
Gas: $0.57/galHome: $27,600Min wage: $2.10/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Love Will Keep Us Together" — Captain & TennilleBest Picture: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1980Started school
John Lennon shot and killed in New York
Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1988Became a teenager
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1991Could drive
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1993Could vote
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1996Turned 21
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2005Turned 30
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 40
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 50
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 51 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played over 150 official matches for Sevilla FC in La Liga from 2005 to 2011.
- Won the UEFA Cup with Sevilla in 2006 and 2007, and the Copa del Rey in 2007.
- Earned multiple caps for the Serbia national football team, including during FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns.
- Had a prolonged professional career spanning nearly two decades across clubs in Yugoslavia, Belgium, and Spain.
Did You Know?
He was known by the nickname 'Dragu' among Sevilla fans and teammates.
He played alongside legendary defenders like Javi Navarro and Julien Escudé during Sevilla's successful period.
Before moving to Spain, he was a key player for K.A.A. Gent in the Belgian First Division.
“A clean sheet is the defender's art, and I was a painter.”
