Miloš Krasić
A Serbian wing wizard with searing pace, he dazzled at the 2010 World Cup and became a fan favorite at Juventus.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Serbian footballer·Birthday: November 1·Millennials
Biography
Miloš Krasić burst onto the European football scene as a classic, old-school winger—a blur of motion down the right flank with a knack for dramatic goals. His early career at CSKA Moscow was marked by success, including a UEFA Cup victory, but it was his performances for the Serbian national team that announced him to the world. At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, his daring runs and technical skill were a bright spot. This form earned him a high-profile move to Italian giants Juventus, where his direct style and penchant for spectacular, dipping long-range strikes quickly made him a cult hero among fans craving excitement. While his time at the pinnacle was relatively brief, hampered by tactical shifts in the game that favored less specialized wingers, at his peak Krasić embodied a thrilling, risk-taking brand of football. He remains a memorable figure from a golden generation of Serbian players who qualified for major tournaments.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Miloš was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Miloš Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Miloš's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
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
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played for the Serbia national team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
- Won the UEFA Cup (now Europa League) with CSKA Moscow in 2005.
- Secured three Russian Premier League titles during his tenure with CSKA Moscow.
- Was named by FourFourTwo magazine in their list of the 100 best footballers in the world in 2010.
Did You Know?
He is of Montenegrin descent.
Krasić scored on his debut for Juventus in a Serie A match.
He was known for his distinctive celebratory gesture, pointing both index fingers to the sky.
After leaving Juventus, he played for clubs in Turkey, Poland, and Lithuania before retiring.
“I just want to play football, to run, to cross, to score goals.”
