Zoran Varvodić
Zoran Varvodić (born 26 December 1963) is a Croatian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 26 December 1963 | ||
Place of birth | Split, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1983–1984 | GOŠK Dubrovnik | 16 | (0) |
1984–1988 | Hajduk Split | 62 | (0) |
1988–1990 | Spartak Subotica | 64 | (0) |
1990–1992 | Olimpija Ljubljana | 44 | (0) |
1992–1993 | Cádiz | 15 | (0) |
1993–1994 | Dubrovnik | 12 | (0) |
1994–1995 | Primorac Stobreč | 30 | (0) |
1995–1996 | Zadar | 4 | (0) |
1996–1997 | Korotan | 14 | (0) |
1997–2000 | RNK Split | ||
Total | 261 | (0) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Early and personal life
Born in Split, Varvodić's son Miro is also a professional footballer.[1] During the 1980s, he was nicknamed "Rambo" because of the similar hairstyle he wore at the time.[2]
Career
Varvodić played throughout Yugoslavia for GOŠK Dubrovnik, Hajduk Split, Spartak Subotica and Olimpija Ljubljana, then after Yugoslav break-up with Croatian clubs Dubrovnik, Primorac Stobreč, NK Zadar, RNK Split, and in Slovenia with Korotan.[3][4][5][6] He also played in Spain for Cádiz.[7]
1987 Yugoslav Cup final
He is famous amongst Hajduk Split fans thanks to his epic performance in the 1986–87 Yugoslav Cup final against NK Rijeka. He entered the game in the 119th minute so that he can join the penalty shootout where he managed to save 3 penalties and score the winning one.[2]
References
- "Varvodić: Otac je perfekcionist i uvijek ima neku primjedbu". 24sata (in Croatian). 1 November 2010. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- "Varvodić: I ja sam ulazio samo braniti penale, kao i Tim Krul..." 24sata (in Croatian). 7 June 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- Stats from Yugoslavia at Zerodic
- "HNK Hajduk Split".
- "Zoran Varvodič". Archived from the original on 30 September 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- Slobodna Dalmacija
- "Varvodić, Zoran Varvodić - Footballer". www.bdfutbol.com.