Qatip Osmani
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Qatip Osmani | ||
| Date of birth | 29 June 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Sisak, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1999 | Shkëndija[1] | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Shkëndija | ||
| 2012 | Shkëndija | ||
| 2012–2017 | Renova | ||
| 2017–2019 | Shkëndija | ||
| 2019–2020 | Shkupi | ||
| 2020–2022 | Renova | ||
| 2022–2023 | Shkëndija | ||
| 2023–2024 | Vllaznia | ||
| 2024–2025 | Struga | ||
| 2025 | Malisheva | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Qatip Osmani (born 29 June 1969) is a Croatian-born Macedonian football manager and former footballer who manages Malisheva. Osmani is widely recognized for his significant contributions to various clubs in the Macedonian First Football League. Throughout his managerial career, he has led several notable teams, including Vllaznia, Shkëndija, Renova, Shkupi, and Struga.
Osmani has gained widespread recognition for his tactical expertise and leadership, particularly during his tenure at Shkëndija, where he secured three Macedonian First League titles.
Osmani began his managerial career in the early 2010s, with a notable early stint at Shkëndija. During his first period at the club, he guided the team to its first-ever Macedonian First League title in the 2010–11 season, marking a significant achievement in the club’s history. His ability to build cohesive and disciplined teams quickly gained attention.
His second and most successful spell at Shkëndija came between 2017 and 2019, where he led the team to back-to-back league championships in the 2017–18 and 2017–18 seasons. Under his management, Shkëndija became one of the dominant teams in the league, known for its strong defensive structure and dynamic attack. He has been regarded as one of the club's most prominent managers.[2] Throughout his career, Osmani has also managed other Macedonian clubs such as Renova, Shkupi where he continued to develop his managerial skills.
On 3 October 2023 Osmani was appointed manager of the Albanian side Vllaznia. Despite his efforts to turn the team around, he was sacked on 25 April 2024. During his time at the club, he was described as having "managed to get a team that he found unmotivated and without points back on track," showcasing his ability to motivate and revitalize struggling teams, even under challenging circumstances.[3] On 29 May 2024, Osmani was appointed as the manager of Struga, the back-to-back league title winners, marking the next chapter in his managerial career.