title: Goran Jovanović (footballer, born 1972)
text: # Goran Jovanović (footballer, born 1972)
  
  Goran Jovanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Горан Јовановић; born 20 March 1972) is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
  
  ## Career
  
  After starting out at Jastrebac Niš, Jovanović spent five seasons with Radnički Niš in the First League of FR Yugoslavia. He later played abroad in Russia (Anzhi Makhachkala), Hungary (Győr), and Iceland (Neisti D.). In 2002, Jovanović had a short stint with Car Konstantin, helping them win promotion to the Second League of FR Yugoslavia. He also played for amateur club Mladost Lalinac before hanging up his boots.
  
  ## Honours
  
  Anzhi Makhachkala
  
  * Russian Cup: Runner-up 2000–01
  