In 2002, Dutch side SBV Vitesse showed interest for the player and brought him into the Eredivisie, where he played as a first team regular for three seasons.

In 2005, he moved to fellow Eredivisie participants ADO Den Haag where he became one of their key players.

On 28 June 2023, Ranković signed a two years contract with Singaporean side, Lion City Sailors as their head coach.

On 4 May 2024, Ranković steered his club to lift the 2024 Singapore Community Shield in a 2–0 win over Albirex Niigata (S).

During the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two season, Ranković managed to guide the Lion City Sailors to the round of 16 as group leaders making them the first ever Singaporean Club to do so.