51 Yugoslavia Best Soccer Players of All Time

Yugoslavia had some of the best soccer players in the world throughout its history, including legendary stars such as Dragan Stojković, Dejan Savićević, and Robert Prosinečki.

These players were instrumental in helping the Yugoslavia national football team achieve great success in international tournaments like the World Cup, the European Championship, and the Olympic Games.

Yugoslavia was also renowned for its strong defensive play, led by the likes of Miodrag Belodedici, Davor Jozić, and Zoran Mirković.

With these players forming the backbone of the team, the Yugoslavia national football team was one of the strongest sides in world football for much of the 20th century.

1. Safet Sušić

Midfielder

Career

• 1971–1972: Krivaja
• 1972–1973: Sarajevo
• 1973–1982: Sarajevo
• 1982–1991: Paris Saint-Germain
• 1991–1992: Red Star
• 1977–1990: Yugoslavia
• 1994–1995: Cannes
• 1996–1999: İstanbulspor
• 2001: Al Hilal
• 2004–2005: Konyaspor
• 2005–2006: Ankaragücü
• 2006–2007: Çaykur Rizespor
• 2007–2008: Çaykur Rizespor
• 2008: Ankaraspor
• 2009–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 2015–2016: Évian
• 2017: Alanyaspor
• 2018: Akhisarspor
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sušić was born in Zavidovići, PR Bosnia and Herzegovina, FPR Yugoslavia on 13 April 1955. He started his career with Sarajevo before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 1982.

Sušić made 287 appearances for PSG over a period of 11 years, scoring 86 goals. In 1991 he returned to Sarajevo where he finished his playing career two years later. 

After retirement from football, Sušić became manager of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, overseeing their successful qualification for the 2014 World Cup Finals. Safet Sušić was born in Yugoslavia on March 5, 1966.

Safet Sušić played for Yugoslavian first-division side Red Star Belgrade from 1987 to 1992 and made 17 appearances during that time. 

After leaving the club, Safet Sušić had a successful managerial career with Cannes (1996-1999), İstanbulspor (2001-2004) and Konyaspor (2005-2006). In 2006 he moved to Turkish side Ankaragücü where he stayed until 2007 when he signed for Çaykur Rizespor.

He then returned to his former club Red Star Belgrade before joining newly promoted Akhisarspor in 2018 as their new manager.

Also Played For: psg

2. Zvonimir Boban

Career

• 1978–1981: Mračaj Runović
• 1981–1982: Hajduk Split
• 1983–1985: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1985–1991: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1991–2001: Milan
• 1991–1992:  Bari (loan)
• 2001:  Celta Vigo (loan)
• 1987: Yugoslavia U20
• 1988–1991: Yugoslavia
• 1992–1999: Croatia

Zvonimir Boban is a Croatian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for Milan, Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatia national team. He was born in Imotski on 8 October 1968 and started his football career at local club Mračaj Runović before joining Dinamo Zagreb in 1985.

After spells with Milan (1991–2001) and Croatia (2002–2006), he retired from playing in 2007 to become a manager of Hajduk Split. 

In 2009, he returned to coaching duties with NK Osijek, leading them to the 2010 Croatian Cup final where they were beaten by HNK Rijeka 2−1 after extra time.

On 28 May 2013, Boban was appointed head coach of Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC; however, he left the club just over two months later without having won a single game or scored a goal.

He rejoined Hajduk Split on 9 November 2013,[3] but resigned from his position on 23 February 2014 due to differences with new president Antonio Buontempo.[4] On 16 December 2014 it was announced that Boban would be returning to management as an assistant coach at Milano.

Also Played For: a.c. milan, croatia national football team

3. Davor Šuker

Forward

Career

• 1984: Osijek
• 1984–1989: Osijek
• 1989–1991: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1991–1996: Sevilla
• 1996–1999: Real Madrid
• 1999–2000: Arsenal
• 2000–2001: West Ham United
• 2001–2003: 1860 Munich
• 1987: Yugoslavia U20
• 1988–1990: Yugoslavia U21
• 1988: Yugoslavia U23
• 1990–1991: Yugoslavia
• 1990–2002: Croatia

Davor Šuker is a Croatian football administrator and president of the Croatian Football Federation. He has also played as a midfielder for Dinamo Zagreb, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, and represented Croatia at international level.

Croatian Football Federation in 2012, following the resignation of Vlatko Marković. He will serve until 2021. 

UEFA executive committee member and a vice-president of the Asian Football Confederation. In 2009, he was named the Croatian Footballer of the Year.

Osijek, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia in 1968. He has two daughters. University of Zagreb's Faculty of Economics. 

Davor Šuker is a world-renowned striker who played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, and West Ham United. UEFA Champions League winner, and he is also the record goal scorer for Croatia.

World Cup and the 2002 World Cup Šuker retired from professional football in 2007, but he has since returned to play for minor clubs. 

Davor Šuker is a popular figure in Croatia, and he is often praised for his outstanding goalscoring abilities. 6. Šuker is a popular figure in his home country, and he is often seen as a national hero.

Davor Šuker is one of the most successful strikers in Croatian football history, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the sport. 

Croatian community abroad, and he is often welcomed with open arms when he visits different countries. 

Davor Šuker is one of the most successful strikers in Croatian football history, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest goal scorers in the history of the sport.

Also Played For: sevilla fc

4. Robert Prosinečki

Career

• 1974–1980: Stuttgarter Kickers
• 1980–1986: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1986–1987: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1987–1991: Red Star Belgrade
• 1991–1995: Real Madrid
• 1994–1995:  Oviedo (loan)
• 1995–1996: Barcelona
• 1996–1997: Sevilla
• 1997–2000: Croatia Zagreb
• 2000: Hrvatski Dragovoljac
• 2000–2001: Standard Liège
• 2001–2002: Portsmouth
• 2002–2003: Olimpija Ljubljana
• 2003–2004: NK Zagreb
• 2005: Savski Marof
• 1987: Yugoslavia U20
• 1989–1991: Yugoslavia
• 1994–2002: Croatia
• 2006–2010: Croatia (assistant)
• 2010–2012: Red Star Belgrade
• 2012–2013: Kayserispor
• 2014–2017: Azerbaijan
• 2018–2019: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 2019–2020: Kayserispor
• 2020: Denizlispor
• 2022: Olimpija Ljubljana

Robert Prosinečki is a former midfielder who played for Red Star Belgrade, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Croatia Zagreb. He was appointed manager of Red Star Belgrade in 2012 and led the club to the Serbian SuperLiga title in his first season in charge.

Prosinečki has also won two caps for the Yugoslavia national team. He retired from professional football in 2013 and now works as a coach. 

Robert Prosinečki was born on January 12, 1969, in Schwenningen, West Germany. He started his career with Stuttgarter Kickers in 1974 before joining Dinamo Zagreb in 1980.

He played for Red Star Belgrade between 1986 and 1991, Real Madrid between 1991 and 1995 and Barcelona between 1996 and 1997. 

He then returned to Croatia Zagreb, where he played for two more seasons before retiring in 2000. Prosinečki was appointed manager of Red Star Belgrade in 2012 and led the club to the Serbian SuperLiga title in his first season in charge.

5. Siniša Mihajlović

Defender

Career

• 1986–1988: Borovo
• 1988–1990: Vojvodina
• 1990–1992: Red Star Belgrade
• 1992–1994: Roma
• 1994–1998: Sampdoria
• 1998–2004: Lazio
• 2004–2006: Inter Milan
• 1991–2003: FR Yugoslavia
• 2008–2009: Bologna
• 2009–2010: Catania
• 2010–2011: Fiorentina
• 2012–2013: Serbia
• 2013–2015: Sampdoria
• 2015–2016: A.C. Milan
• 2016–2018: Torino
• 2018: Sporting CP
• 2019–2022: Bologna

Mihajlović was born in Vukovar, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia in 1969 and played for Borovo, Vojvodina and Red Star Belgrade before joining Roma in 1994. 

He spent 12 seasons with the Italian side, making 126 appearances and winning two Serie A titles.

Mihajlović retired from professional football in 2004, having played for Lazio for 20 years. He later became a manager, taking charge of Fiorentina in 2010.

However, he was sacked after only six months in charge. Mihajlović died in Rome, Italy, aged 53, in December 2022, after a long battle with illness.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters and son. Mihajlović was an attacking full-back who was known for his pace, crossing and shooting. 

He was also a hard-working and disciplined player, often going to ground to win the ball back. Mihajlović was a member of the Yugoslavia national team, making his debut in 1988.

He made 54 appearances and won a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympic Games. Siniša Mihajlović is remembered as one of the best defenders in Roma's history. 

He was a key part of the side that won two Serie A titles in the 1990s, as well as the team that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2004.

Also Played For: serbia football team, ss lazio

6. Dragan Džajić

Career

• 1961–1963: Red Star Belgrade
• 1963–1975: Red Star Belgrade
• 1975–1977: Bastia
• 1977–1978: Red Star Belgrade
• 1964–1978: Yugoslavia

Dragan Džajić was a Serbian professional footballer who played as a left winger. 

Džajić played for Red Star Belgrade throughout his career, and was part of the team that won the Yugoslav First League in 1975.

After leaving Red Star Belgrade, Džajić had spells with Bastia and Marseille, before retiring in 1977. 

Džajić is one of the most decorated footballers in Serbian history, having won several awards, including the Silver Ball for the best player at the 1974 World Cup.

Džajić was born on 30 May 1946 in Ub, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia. Džajić passed away on 25 October 2018, at the age of 76. Senior career as of 25 October 2018. 

Denotes international caps. Dragan Džajić was born in Ub, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia in 1946. He started his football career at Red Star Belgrade, and made his senior debut in 1963.

Džajić was part of the team that won the Yugoslav First League in 1975, and he also won the Silver Ball for the best player at the 1974 World Cup. 

After leaving Red Star Belgrade, Džajić had spells with Bastia and Marseille, before retiring in 1977. 

Džajić is one of the most decorated footballers in Serbian history, having won several awards, including the Silver Ball for the best player at the 1974 World Cup.

Džajić passed away on 25 October 2018, at the age of 76.

Also Played For: fk crvena zvezda, european championship

7. Darko Pančev

Career

• 1976–1983: Vardar
• 1982–1988: Vardar
• 1988–1992: Red Star Belgrade
• 1992–1995: Inter Milan
• 1994-1995:  VfB Leipzig (loan)
• 1995–1996: Fortuna Düsseldorf
• 1996–1997: Rangers FC
• 1984–1991: Yugoslavia
• 1993–1995: Macedonia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Darko Pančev is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays as a forward. He started his career at Vardar, before moving to Partizan in 1986. 

He won the Yugoslav Cup with Partizan in 1991, and also won the UEFA Cup with the club in 1992.

He moved to Chelsea in 1996, but failed to make an impact, and later returned to Partizan. He retired from professional football in 2003, and later managed several clubs in his home country. 

He made his international debut in 1988, and played at UEFA Euro 1996 and the World Cup in 2002.

He is the father of current Chelsea player Mladen Pančev. He was named Macedonian Footballer of the Year in 2006, and was also voted Partizan's Greatest Ever Player in a poll conducted by the club's supporters. 

He was appointed manager of the Macedonia national team in January 2016.

8. Dragoslav Šekularac

Career

• 1951–1955: Red Star Belgrade
• 1955–1966: Red Star Belgrade
• 1966–1967: Karlsruher SC
• 1967: St. Louis Stars
• 1968: OFK Belgrade
• 1969–1971: Santa Fe
• 1972: Atlético Bucaramanga
• 1973: Millonarios
• 1974: América de Cali
• 1975: Paris
• 1975: Serbian White Eagles
• 1954–1956: Yugoslavia U20
• 1955–1956: Yugoslavia U21
• 1956–1966: Yugoslavia
• 1975: Serbian White Eagles (player-coach)
• 1978: New York Eagles
• 1984–1985: Guatemala
• 1986–1987: Footscray JUST
• 1989–1990: Red Star Belgrade
• 1990–1991: América
• 1992: Al Nassr Riyadh
• 1993: Heidelberg United
• 1994–1995: Marbella
• 1996: Busan Daewoo Royals
• 1997: Napredak Kruševac
• 1999: Obilić
• 2006: Serbian White Eagles

Red Star Belgrade, Karlsruher SC, and OFK Belgrade during his playing career. Yugoslavian national team and helped the team to win the 1978 World Cup. January 2019 at the age of 81 after a long illness.

Dragoslav Šekularac was a Serbian footballer who played as a defender. He was born on December 10, 1944 in Zrenjanin, Serbia. 

Atlético Bucaramanga in 1972. He later played for Millonarios, América de Cali, Paris, and Serbian White Eagles.

Colombian Primera A titles with Millonarios. He played for Yugoslavia at the 1974 World Cup. Atlético Bucaramanga and Serbian White Eagles. He retired in 1997. October 12, 2016 at the age of 76.

9. Rajko Mitić

Career

• 1937: Košutnjak
• 1938–1940: BSK Beograd
• 1940–1944: BSK Beograd
• 1945–1958: Red Star Belgrade
• 1946:  Yugoslav Army (loan)
• 1945: Serbia
• 1946–1957: Yugoslavia
• 1966–1970: Yugoslavia

Rajko Mitić was Yugoslavia's head coach from October 1970 to March 2008 and played for Red Star Belgrade in the 1940s. Mitić led Yugoslavia to the 1974 World Cup, but lost in the quarterfinals to West Germany.

He later coached Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Mitić died in 2008 at the age of 85. He is the father of Slaven Mitić, who is also a football coach. Rajko Mitić is considered to be one of the greatest Yugoslav footballers of all time.

He was inducted into the FIFA World Cup Hall of Fame in 2006. Mitić is a member of the Serbian Football Hall of Fame. 

He is also a recipient of the Order of the Red Star. Rajko Mitić was a versatile midfielder who played for clubs in Serbia and Yugoslavia.

He represented his country at the Olympics and UEFA European Championship. After retiring as a player, Mitić became a manager. 

He led Yugoslavia to the UEFA European Championship in 1968, but they were runners-up. Mitić died in December 2013 at the age of 83.

10. Dragan Stojković

Career

• 1979–1981: Radnički Niš
• 1981–1986: Radnički Niš
• 1986–1990: Red Star Belgrade
• 1990–1994: Marseille
• 1991–1992: Verona (loan)
• 1994–2001: Nagoya Grampus Eight
• 1983–2001: Yugoslavia[1]
• 2008–2013: Nagoya Grampus
• 2015–2020: Guangzhou R&F
• 2021: Serbia

Dragan Stojković is a Serbian football administrator and coach. He has served as the president of the Football Association of Serbia and Montenegro (FAS) since 2001.

Stojković began his football career with Partizan in 1982. He won the Yugoslav Championship with the club in 1988 and the Serbian Cup in 1989. Stojković moved to Italy in 1990 and joined Juventus.

He won the Italian Cup with the club in 1991 and the Italian Supercup in 1992. Stojković moved to Spain in 1993 and joined Barcelona. He won the Spanish Cup with the club in 1994 and the Spanish Supercup in 1995.

Stojković moved back to Serbia in 1996 and joined Partizan. He won the Serbian Championship with the club in 1998 and the Serbian Cup in 1999. Stojković joined Ajax in 2000 and won the Dutch Cup with the club in 2001.

He also won the Dutch Supercup in 2001. Stojković moved to FAS in 2001 and served as the president of the football association until 2005. He also served as the head coach of the Serbia national football team from 2002 to 2004.

Stojković has also served as a football referee. He was a referee in the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship. Stojković is currently the head coach of the Serbia national football team.

Also Played For: j1 league

11. Dejan Savićević

Career

• 1981–1983: OFK Titograd
• 1983–1984: Budućnost
• 1983–1988: Budućnost
• 1988–1992: Red Star Belgrade
• 1992–1998: Milan
• 1999: Red Star Belgrade
• 1999–2001: Rapid Wien
• 1986–1999: Yugoslavia
• 2001–2003: Serbia and Montenegro

Dejan Savićević is the president of the Football Association of Montenegro, and has been in the role since 2004. 

Savićević played football for Yugoslavia at international level, and won a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

After retiring from playing, Savićević became a football coach. He has worked in a number of clubs in Montenegro and Serbia, including Partizan, Red Star Belgrade, and Radnički Kragujevac. 

In 2007, Savićević was appointed president of the Football Association of Montenegro, and he has since served in the role without interruption.

Savićević is a member of the Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro, and he has been outspoken in his support for the country's independence from Serbia. 

Dejan Savićević is a highly influential figure in Montenegro's footballing circles, and he has been heavily involved in the development of the game in his country.

12. Bernard Vukas

Career

• 1938–1945: Concordia Zagreb
• 1945–1946: NK Amater Zagreb
• 1946–1947: NK Zagreb
• 1947–1957: Hajduk Split
• 1957–1959: Bologna
• 1959–1963: Hajduk Split
• 1962–1963: Austria Klagenfurt
• 1963–1965: Grazer AK
• 1965–1967: Kapfenberger SV
• 1948–1957: Yugoslavia

Bernard Vukas was a Croatian footballer who played as a left winger or forward. He started his career with Concordia Zagreb in 1938 and went on to play for NK Amater Zagreb and NK Zagreb.

Vukas was a member of the Croatian national team and played at the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games. He died in 1983 at the age of 55 after a long illness. 

Bernard Vukas is a Croatian football manager and former player who is most noted for his time as manager of Hajduk Split.

Vukas was a versatile defender who played for clubs in Croatia, Italy, Austria, and Germany. He is most famous for his time with Hajduk Split, where he won three Croatian league titles and the Yugoslav Cup. 

Vukas left Hajduk Split in 1997 to manage Lazio, but was sacked after only six months in charge.

He returned to manage Hajduk Split in 2001, and led the club to their first European Championship in 2005. 

He left Hajduk Split for a second time in 2007, and has since been managing clubs in Greece. Vukas was awarded the Order of Croatian Red Cross in 2009. He is the father of Croatian international goalkeeper Danijel Vukas.

Bernard Vukas was born on December 9, 1947, in Zagreb, Croatia.

13. Josip Katalinski

Career

• 1964: Igman Ilidža
• 1964–1965: Željezničar
• 1965–1975: Željezničar
• 1975–1978: Nice
• 1972–1977: Yugoslavia
• 1998: Čelik Zenica
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Katalinski was born on 12 May 1948 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He played for Yugoslavia at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Katalinski later played for clubs in his native Bosnia and Herzegovina and also in Italy.

He died on 9 June 2011 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina at the age of 63. Katalinski was a defender and he is best known for his time with Italian club Lazio. 

He is a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, and he played at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Katalinski is considered one of the best defenders in the history of Italian football. He was awarded the Golden Foot award in 1995. 

Katalinski is considered to be one of the greatest Bosnian footballers of all time. Katalinski played for Željezničar from 1964 to 1975, and was captain of the club in the late 1970s.

Katalinski represented Yugoslavia at international level from 1972 to 1977. Katalinski was manager of Čelik Zenica from 1998 to 2003. Katalinski retired from professional football in 2003. Katalinski currently manages a youth team. 

Katalinski is a respected figure in the Croatian football community. Katalinski is a successful coach, having led Čelik Zenica to the Croatian First League title in 2003.

Katalinski is a popular figure in his home country, and is widely respected for his contribution to Croatian football. Katalinski is widely considered to be one of the greatest Croatian footballers of all time.

14. Dražen Ladić

Career

• 1977–1980: Varteks
• 1980–1984: Varteks
• 1984–2000: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1984–1986:  Iskra Bugojno (loan)
• 1991: Yugoslavia
• 1990–2000: Croatia
• 2002–2004: Croatia (goalkeeping coach)
• 2006–2011: Croatia U21
• 2013–2014: Al-Hilal (youth)
• 2014–2017: Al-Ain (assistant)
• 2018: Croatia (assistant)

Dražen Ladić is a Croatian football goalkeeper who played for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatia national team. He made his debut for Dinamo in 1984 and helped the club win the Croatian First League title in 1987.

He played for the Yugoslavia national team, earning 58 caps and winning the 1990 World Cup. He retired from football in 2000, but returned to the Dinamo team in 2006. He was appointed as Croatia's assistant manager in 2018.

Ladić was named the Croatian Footballer of the Year in 1990 and 2003. He has two sons, Dario and Davor. He is a devout Catholic and has campaigned for children's rights. 

He is a part-owner of the Croatian team NK Osijek. Dražen Ladić is a Croatian football manager and assistant coach who has worked with clubs such as Croatia and Al-Ain.

Ladić first came to prominence as a player, playing for Croatia at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. 

After retiring as a player, Ladić worked as a goalkeeping coach with Croatia before joining Al-Ain in 2013. Ladić was appointed assistant manager of Croatia in 2018.

15. Stjepan Bobek

FK Partizan

Career

• 1936–1938: HŠK Derbi
• 1938–1942: ŠK Zagreb
• 1942–1944: HŠK Ličanin
• 1942: Admira Wacker
• 1944–1945: Građanski Zagreb
• 1945–1959: Partizan
• 1943–1945: Croatia U21
• 1946–1956: Yugoslavia
• 1959: Legia Warsaw
• 1960–1963: Partizan
• 1963: Legia Warsaw
• 1963–1967: Panathinaikos
• 1967–1969: Partizan
• 1969–1970: Olympiacos
• 1970: Altay
• 1972: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1974–1975: Panathinaikos
• 1975–1976: Panetolikos
• 1976–1978: Espérance
• 1978–1981: Vardar
• 1982–1984: Galenika Zemun

Bobek was born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1923. He started playing football for local clubs in his home country before moving to Serbia to play for Partizan in the early 1940s.

Bobek was a prolific goalscorer for Partizan, scoring 141 goals in total. He represented Yugoslavia at the World Cup in 1958 and the European Championship in 1960. After retiring from playing football, Bobek worked as a football coach.

He died in 2010 at the age of 86. Bobek is considered one of the greatest forwards in Serbian football history. He is honoured with a statue at the Partizan stadium. 

He is the father of former Partizan and Croatia striker Davor Bobek. Bobek's grandson, Luka Bobek, also plays professional football.

Bobek was an extremely successful manager, most notably with Legia Warsaw and Partizan. He also had a short spell in charge of Olympiacos. 

In his playing career, Bobek was a prolific goalscorer, playing for Dinamo Zagreb, Galenika Zemun and Vardar. After retiring as a player, Bobek took up managerial roles with Legia Warsaw, Partizan and Olympiacos.

He is regarded as one of the greatest managers in Croatian football history. Bobek passed away in 2016 at the age of 91.

16. Todor Veselinović

Career

• 1948–1950: Sloga Novi Sad
• 1951–1952: Vojvodina
• 1952–1953: Partizan
• 1953–1961: Vojvodina
• 1961–1962: Sampdoria
• 1962–1964: First Vienna
• 1964–1965: Union SG
• 1965–1967: Austria Klagenfurt
• 1967–1968: Proleter Zrenjanin
• 1953–1961: Yugoslavia
• 1968–1969: Austria Klagenfurt
• 1969–1971: Independiente Santa Fe
• 1972–1973: Colombia
• 1974: El Nacional
• 1974–1977: Vojvodina
• 1977–1980: Olympiacos
• 1981: Levante
• 1982: Millonarios
• 1982–1984: Yugoslavia
• 1984–1985: Fenerbahçe
• 1985–1986: Apollon Smyrnis
• 1986: Catanzaro
• 1986–1987: Diagoras
• 1987–1988: AEK Athens
• 1988–1990: Fenerbahçe
• 1990–1991: Gaziantepspor
• 1991: Bakırköyspor
• 1992–1993: Karşıyaka
• 1995–1996: Independiente Santa Fe
• 1997: Fenerbahçe
• 1997–1998: Ethnikos Piraeus

Todor Veselinović was a footballer who played for several teams in his career. He was best known for his time with Vojvodina. Veselinović died in May of 2017, aged 86.

He was born in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia in 1930. Veselinović scored 22 goals in 176 appearances for Vojvodina. He also played for Sampdoria and Austria Klagenfurt. Veselinović was a striker, and is best known for his time in that position.

He died in Athens, Greece in 2017. Todor Veselinović was a member of the Yugoslavia national team, and played for them between 1951 and 1961. 

He was a great striker, and is remembered for his contribution to the sport of football. Veselinović was born on October 9, 1967, in Zrenjanin, Serbia.

Veselinović started his professional career with Proleter Zrenjanin in 1987. Veselinović made his international debut with Yugoslavia in 1953. Veselinović later played for Austria Klagenfurt (1968-1969), Independiente Santa Fe (1969-1971), and Colombia (1974-1977). 

Veselinović spent the majority of his managerial career with Austrian club, Vienna FC (1968-1969), and Greek club, AEK Athens (1988-1990).

Veselinović finished his playing career with Levante (1982-1984) and Millonarios (1982-1984). After retiring from playing, Veselinović became a coach with AEK Athens (1988-1990) and Fenerbahçe (1990-1994). 

Veselinović is currently the head coach of Serbian club, Partizan Belgrade. Veselinović was awarded the Order of Stara Planina, the highest Serbian award for sport, in 2017.

17. Dušan Bajević

FK Velež Mostar

Career

• 1966–1977: Velež Mostar
• 1977–1981: AEK Athens
• 1981–1983: Velež Mostar
• 1970–1977: Yugoslavia
• 1983–1987: Velež Mostar
• 1988–1996: AEK Athens
• 1996–1999: Olympiacos
• 2000–2002: PAOK
• 2002–2004: AEK Athens
• 2004–2005: Olympiacos
• 2006–2007: Red Star Belgrade
• 2007–2008: Aris Thessaloniki
• 2008–2010: AEK Athens
• 2010–2011: Omonia
• 2012: Atromitos
• 2019–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dušan "Duško" Bajević was a prolific goalscorer who played for Yugoslavia against Scotland at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Duško also played for Velež Mostar and AEK Athens in his career.

Duško is credited with scoring the first goal in the Yugoslav First Division. Duško retired from football in 1983. Duško is currently a football commentator and media personality. Duško was born on 10 December 1948 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Duško passed away on 22 January 2019, aged 74. Dušan Bajević is a former football manager and international player who played for Yugoslavia and Greece. 

He has managerial experience at AEK Athens, Olympiacos, PAOK and Aris Thessaloniki. In January 2019, he was appointed manager of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bajević is known for his attacking play and has led teams to domestic and international success. He is a highly rated manager and is expected to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina to success in the future.

18. Ivica Horvat

Career

• 1940–1945: Ferraria Zagreb
• 1945–1957: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1957–1961: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1946–1956: Yugoslavia
• 1961–1964: Eintracht Frankfurt (assistant)
• 1964–1965: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1967–1968: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1970: PAOK
• 1971–1975: Schalke 04
• 1975–1976: Rot-Weiss Essen
• 1978–1979: Schalke 04

Ivica Horvat was born on 16 July 1926 in Sisak, Croatia. He played for Dinamo Zagreb in the Yugoslav First League and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

Horvat made his international debut for Yugoslavia in a friendly against Hungary in 1957. He represented his country at the 1958 World Cup, the 1960 European Championship, and the 1962 World Cup.

Horvat was a part of the Croatian national team that made their debut at the 1974 World Cup. He retired from international football in 1973. Horvat died on 27 August 2012, at the age of 86. 

He was a two-time Yugoslav First League champion and a European Championship participant.

Horvat was a member of the Croatian Football Federation for over 60 years. Ivica Horvat is a Croatian football manager and former player who most recently managed PAOK in Greece. 

Horvat started his playing career with Dinamo Zagreb, before moving to Schalke 04 in Germany. He later managed PAOK, before retiring from playing in 2006.

Horvat has also represented his country at the Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in 1992. After retiring from playing, Horvat started coaching with Dinamo Zagreb, managing them to the Croatian Cup in 2009. 

Horvat then moved to Greece, joining PAOK in 2013. He was sacked by PAOK in December of that year, but was later reinstated.

Horvat is currently manager of PAOK, who are in the Greek Super League. Horvat is currently working towards the qualification for the UEFA Champions League.

19. Dražan Jerković

Career

• 1954–1965: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1965–1966: AA La Gantoise
• 1956: PR Croatia
• 1960–1964: Yugoslavia
• 1971–1972: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1973–1974: Austria Klagenfurt
• 1974–1975: Villacher SV
• 1975–1976: Dinamo Vinkovci
• 1976–1982: NK Zagreb
• 1978: Yugoslavia
• 1990–1992: Croatia

Dražan Jerković was a prolific striker who played for Dinamo Zagreb and AA La Gantoise in his career. He made his debut for Yugoslavia in 1956 and went on to play for the country at the 1962 FIFA World Cup.

He retired from football in 1966 and passed away in 2008. Jerković was a very hard-working player and was known for his dribbling and shooting ability. 

He was a part of the Croatian national team for a short time and was a member of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 1960 FIFA World Cup.

His legacy will be remembered for his contribution to Yugoslavian football and his role in Croatia's successful bid for the 1960 World Cup. 

His death was a huge shock to the football community and his funeral was attended by many of his former team-mates and friends. Dražan Jerković was a Croatian football manager who managed NK Zagreb between 1978 and 1982.

He also represented Yugoslavia at the European Championship in 1960, and in 1971 managed İzmir in the Turkish Süper Lig. 

After leaving NK Zagreb, Jerković had two spells in charge of Croatian side Dinamo Vinkovci, before joining NK Zagreb's bitter rivals Dinamo Zagreb in 1982. He retired from football in 1992, after guiding Croatia to their first ever World Cup appearance.

In 1999, Jerković was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Croatian Football Federation Awards. Dražan Jerković passed away in November 2017, aged 83.

20. Elvir Baljić

Fenerbahçe SK

Career

• 1993: Željezničar
• 1993–1995: Sarajevo
• 1995–1998: Bursaspor
• 1998–1999: Fenerbahçe
• 1999–2002: Real Madrid
• 2000–2001:  Fenerbahçe (loan)
• 2001–2002:  Rayo Vallecano (loan)
• 2002–2004: Galatasaray
• 2005: Konyaspor
• 2006: Ankaragücü
• 2006–2008: Istanbulspor
• 1996–2005: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 2010–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina (assistant)
• 2015: Karabükspor
• 2017: Alanyaspor (assistant)
• 2018: Akhisarspor (assistant)
• 2019–2020: Tuzla City
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Elvir Baljić was born in Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia in 1974. He started his career with Željezničar before moving to Bursaspor in 1995.

Baljić then spent three years at Fenerbahçe before joining Real Madrid in 1999. He made just one appearance for the La Liga champions, but still managed to score one goal.

Baljić then returned to his homeland to play for Željezničar once again. He retired in 2015 after playing for Željezničar for a total of 17 years. Elvir Baljić is currently the assistant coach at FK Željezničar.

He has also worked as a television analyst and is fluent in Spanish. Elvir Baljić was named the best left winger in the SFR Yugoslavia youth league in 1993. Elvir Baljić is a Bosnia and Herzegovina international football defender.

He started his career at hometown club FK Sarajevo, before moving to Turkish side Galatasaray in 2002. Baljić then had spells at Spanish sides Rayo Vallecano and Konyaspor before joining Galatasaray's Turkish rivals Ankaragücü in 2006.

He made his international debut in 1996, and has since gone on to make 38 appearances for his country. Baljić moved to Karabükspor in 2017, before spending two years as assistant manager at Alanyaspor. He was appointed assistant manager at Tuzla City in 2019.

Elvir Baljić is currently in his third spell as assistant manager at Akhisarspor.

21. Arjan Beqaj

Career

• 1992–1995: Liria Prizren
• 1995–1997: Partizani
• 1997–2003: OFI Crete
• 2003–2006: Ionikos
• 2006–2010: Anorthosis Famagusta
• 2010–2011: Olympiakos Nicosia
• 2011: Ermis Aradippou
• 1998–2010: Albania
• 2011–2016: Anorthosis (goalkeeping coach)
• 2016: Cyprus (goalkeeping coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Arjan Beqaj is a Kosovan goalkeeper who has played for Liria Prizren and the Kosovo national team. Beqaj made his senior debut for Liria Prizren in 1992 and has since played for the club in the Kosovan Premier League and the Kosovo Superliga.

He has represented Kosovo at U-20, U-21, and U-23 levels, and made his debut for the senior Kosovo side in 2005. 

Beqaj has played in two UEFA European Championships, in 2004 and 2008, and two FIFA World Cups, in 2006 and 2010. He signed for Danish side FC Copenhagen in January 2013.

Beqaj made his debut for the Kosovo national team in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Hungary. He played at the 2010 World Cup and the 2014 World Cup. 

Beqaj made his debut for Denmark in a 2-0 friendly win over Estonia on 5 March 2013. Beqaj made his first appearance in a UEFA competition, in a 2-1 UEFA Nations League win over Germany on 14 November 2017.

22. Branimir Bajić

MSV Duisburg

Career

• 1997–2000: Radnik Bijeljina
• 2000–2007: Partizan
• 2006:  Al Wahda (loan)
• 2007–2009: TuS Koblenz
• 2009–2010: Denizlispor
• 2010–2018: MSV Duisburg
• 2004–2008: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Branimir Bajić is a defender who has played for several teams in his career, including MSV Duisburg and Dinamo Zagreb. Bajić was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and he has represented his country at international level.

Bajić is a fan favourite due to his aggressive style of play. Bajić is expected to join Turkish side Fenerbahçe in the coming weeks. 

Bajić is a hard-working defender who is always looking to put in a good performance. Bajić is a popular figure among his fans, and he is often seen at matches supporting his team.

Bajić is a long-term member of MSV Duisburg, and he is currently in his fifth season with the club. Bajić is a defender who is known for his strong defensive play. 

Branimir Bajić is a popular figure among his fans, and he is often seen at matches supporting his team.

23. Boris Pandža

Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team

Career

• 2004–2006: Široki Brijeg
• 2006–2010: Hajduk Split
• 2010–2013: Mechelen
• 2013–2014: Górnik Zabrze
• 2014–2017: Široki Brijeg
• 2018: Čelik Zenica
• 2018: Šibenik
• 2006–2008: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
• 2007–2014: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2020

Boris Pandža is a defender who currently plays for Šibenik. He has played for Yugoslavia at under-17, under-19, and under-21 levels. Pandža made his debut for Šibenik in the 2009–10 Croatian First League season.

He has since played in the Croatian Cup, Croatian Supercup, and Croatian League. Pandža was born in Mostar, SFR Yugoslavia in 1986. He moved to Croatia with his family when he was young and started playing football at a local club.

Pandža has played for the Yugoslavia U-17, U-19, and U-21 teams. He made his debut for the senior team in 2009. 

Pandža is a tall defender and is known for his ability to get forward and score goals. Pandža is a regular for Croatia at under-21 level and was named in their squad for the 2014 World Cup.

Pandža is a defender who is known for his strong defending and goal-scoring ability. He is a regular for Šibenik and is expected to play a key role in their upcoming season. 

Pandža is married and has two children. He is a devout Catholic and often volunteers for charity events. Pandža is a defender who is known for his strong defending and goal-scoring ability.

He is a regular for Šibenik and is expected to play a key role in their upcoming season.

24. Doug Utjesenovic

Career

• 1967–1969: OFK Belgrade
• 1969–1970: Footscray JUST
• 1971–1980: St. George-Budapest
• 1980–1981: Kui Tan
• 1972–1976: Australia
• APIA-Leichhardt
• Parramatta Eagles
• Bonnyrigg White Eagles
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Doug Utjesenovic was a defender who played at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia on October 8th, 1946. He played for clubs in Yugoslavia and Spain, before moving to the United States in 1984.

He played for clubs in the US, including Fort Lauderdale Strikers, San Jose Earthquakes, Tampa Bay Rowdies, and most notably, the Los Angeles Galaxy. 

He retired from playing in 1997. He has since worked as a coach, most notably with the Galaxy's youth academy.

He was named an MLS Hall of Fame inductee in 2012. He is 76 years old. Doug Utjesenovic was a Yugoslavian footballer who played as a striker. 

He played for OFK Belgrade, Footscray JUST, St. George-Budapest, Kui Tan and Australia. He was a key player for Australia, scoring 61 goals in 62 appearances.

He later managed APIA-Leichhardt and Parramatta Eagles. He is now a football coach. He has recently been appointed as the head coach of Bonnyrigg White Eagles. 

Doug Utjesenovic is a football legend and will be remembered for his contributions to the game.

25. Admir Vladavić

MŠK Žilina

Career

• 1995–2000: Iskra Stolac
• 2000–2005: Velež Mostar
• 2005–2007: Željezničar
• 2007–2009: Žilina
• 2009–2010: Red Bull Salzburg
• 2010–2011: Žilina
• 2011: Olimpik
• 2012–2013: Karviná
• 2013–2014: Velež Mostar (loan)
• 2014: Sliema Wanderers
• 2014: Velež Mostar
• 2006–2009: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Admir Vladavić is a Serbian winger who has played for Red Bull Salzburg and Partizan Belgrade. Vladavić started his career with Iskra Stolac before moving to Red Bull Salzburg in 2010.

Vladavić has made over 200 appearances in the Serbian SuperLiga and UEFA Europa League. Vladavić is a regular member of the Serbia national team and made his debut in 2006. Vladavić is a hardworking winger who is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

In the summer of 2016, Vladavić joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on a one-year deal. In December 2016, Vladavić signed a one-year contract with Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg. Vladavić is a Kosovo international and has made over 30 appearances for his country.

Vladavić is a product of the Partizan youth academy and made his senior debut in 2002.

26. Goran Hunjak

Career

• 1983–1988: NK Zagreb
• 1988–1992: Wichita Wings (indoor)
• 1992–1994: Baltimore Spirit (indoor)
• 1994: Washington Warthogs (indoor)
• 1994–1997: Kansas City Attack (indoor)
• 1996: Tampa Bay Mutiny
• 1997: Washington Warthogs (indoor)
• 1998: Kansas City Wizards
• 1998:  MLS Pro 40 (loan)
• 1998–1999: Kansas City Attack (indoor)
• 1999–2001: Philadelphia KiXX (indoor)
• 2000: Vermont Voltage
• 2001–2005: Kansas City Comets (indoor)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hunjak started his career at NK Zagreb before moving to the United States to play in the indoor leagues. Hunjak was a key part of the 1988 Wichita Wings team that won the indoor league championship.

Hunjak played for the Baltimore Spirit in the 1990-1991 season. Hunjak returned to his native Yugoslavia in 1992 and played for NK Zagreb until 1994. Hunjak was inducted into the Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005.

Hunjak remains active in the sport as a coach. Hunjak was named the manager of the Croatian national team in December 2013. Hunjak retired from coaching in September of 2017. Hunjak was inducted into the Croatian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2018.

Hunjak moved to the United States at a young age and started his career with the Washington Warthogs in 1994. 

He went on to play for the Kansas City Attack, Tampa Bay Mutiny and Washington Warthogs in indoor leagues before joining MLS Pro 40 on loan in 1998.

Hunjak made his MLS debut with Philadelphia KiXX in 1999 but spent most of the 2000 season with the Vermont Voltage. He was a key player for the Kansas City Comets in the indoor league before joining the Columbus Crew in 2005. 

Hunjak retired from professional football in 2007 but continues to play for his local team, the Kansas City Comets, in the United Soccer League.

27. Aljoša Asanović

Career

• 1984: Hajduk Split
• 1984: Split
• 1984–1990: Hajduk Split
• 1990–1991: Metz
• 1991–1992: Cannes
• 1992–1994: Montpellier
• 1994–1996: Hajduk Split
• 1995–1996:  Valladolid (loan)
• 1996–1997: Derby County
• 1997–1998: Napoli
• 1998–2000: Panathinaikos
• 2000–2001: Austria Wien
• 2001: Sydney United
• 2001–2002: Toronto Croatia
• 2002: Hajduk Split
• 1987–1988: Yugoslavia
• 1990–2000: Croatia
• 2006–2012: Croatia (assistant)
• 2012–2013: Lokomotiv Moscow (assistant)
• 2015–2017: Dunajská Streda (technical director)
• 2017–2018: Melbourne Knights
• 2018–2019: Al-Ittihad (assistant)
• 2019–2021: Croatia (diaspora instructor)
• 2021–2022: Zambia (technical director)
• 2022: Zambia

Aljoša Asanović is a Croatian midfielder who played for Hajduk Split in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1994, Asanović moved to French side Montpellier. He spent two seasons at Montpellier before joining Spanish side Valencia in 1996.

Asanović spent two seasons with Valencia before moving to English side Derby County in 1997. He retired from professional football in 2001. 

Asanović has since worked as a football commentator for Croatian TV station HRT. He made a return to professional football in 2011 when he rejoined Hajduk Split.

Asanović played in 37 league games during his two seasons with Derby County. Asanović represented Croatia at international level, making 33 appearances. 

Aljoša Asanović is a Croatian football manager who has worked as an assistant with Melbourne Knights and Lokomotiv Moscow. Asanović was born in Zagreb in 1987 and started his football career with Yugoslavia before moving to Croatia in 1990.

After a successful playing career Asanović became a manager in 2006, working as an assistant with Croatia before taking over as technical director of Lokomotiv in 2012. 

In 2019 Asanović was appointed as the diaspora instructor with the Croatian national team. Asanović is a former captain of Croatia and has played at various European Championships and World Cups.

28. Elvis Brajković

Career

• 1992–1994: Rijeka
• 1995–1996: 1860 Munich
• 1996: Rijeka
• 1997: Hellas Verona
• 1997–1998: Hajduk Split
• 1999: Santos Laguna
• 2000: Atlante
• 2000–2001: Hapoel Petah Tikva
• 2001–2002: Rijeka
• 2002–2004: Pomorac
• 2004–2005: Šibenik
• 2005–2006: Velebit
• 2006–2010: Primorac Biograd
• 1994–1996: Croatia
• 2010–2012: Rijeka (Sports director)
• 2015: Lošinj
• 2016: Orijent 1919
• 2020-2021: Rudar Labin
• 2021: Pazinka Pazin
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Elvis Brajković started his career with Rijeka, before moving to 1860 Munich. He played for Hellas Verona and Hajduk Split in the 1990s, before moving to Santos Laguna in Mexico.

Elvis Brajković retired from football in 2006, after playing for Santos Laguna. He has won two Croatian titles with Rijeka, and one with Santos Laguna. Elvis Brajković is a defender, and he represented Croatia at international level.

He has also played for the Croatian national football team at various times. Elvis Brajković is currently a football coach, and he is involved in coaching at a junior level. Elvis Brajković was born on 12 June 1969 in Rijeka, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia.

He is 53 years old, and he retired from football in 2006. Elvis Brajković is a Croatian football manager and former player. 

He has managed Rijeka and Primorac Biograd, and is currently in charge of Rudar Labin. Brajković began his career at Hajduk Split, before moving to Croatia's top division, Prva HNL, with Rijeka in 1994.

He went on to play for Pomorac, Šibenik, Velebit and Primorac Biograd, winning the Croatian Cup with the latter in 2005. After retiring from playing, Brajković became a manager, taking charge of Rijeka in 2010. 

He led the club to the Croatian Cup in his first season, and also won the Adriatic League in his second year. In May 2012, he was appointed as the new sports director of Croatian side Rijeka, a position he held until January 2015.

In July 2015, Brajković was appointed manager of Slovenian side Lošinj. He left Lošinj in December of the same year.

29. Eldar Hadžimehmedović

Raufoss IL

Career

• 2000: Bærum
• 2001–2004: Lyn
• 2004:  Strømsgodset (loan)
• 2005–2006: Pors Grenland
• 2007: Bærum
• 2008: Modum FK
• 2009: Lørenskog IF
• 2010–2013: Raufoss IL
• 2014: Brumunddal
• 2000–2002: Bosnia and Herzegovina U-19
• 2002–2004: Bosnia and Herzegovina U-21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 January 2008, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 May 2006

Eldar Hadžimehmedović is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian footballer who plays as a striker for Norwegian club Viking FK. Hadžimehmedović started his career with Bosnian side Bærum in 2000.

He made his senior debut for Bærum in 2000 and went on to play for the club for 16 seasons. He won the Norwegian First Division in 2006 and 2007. Hadžimehmedović joined Viking FK in January 2012.

He made his debut for Viking in a Norwegian Cup match against Tromsø on 31 January 2012. He made his league debut for Viking in a 2–1 victory over Sarpsborg 08 on 12 February 2012. 

He scored his first goal for Viking in a 2–1 victory over Lillestrøm on 2 April 2012.

He made his European debut for Viking in a 2–1 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva on 10 March 2013. 

Eldar Hadžimehmedović is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian footballer who plays for Norwegian club Strømsgodset. Eldar Hadžimehmedović made his senior international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2000.

Eldar Hadžimehmedović has played for Norwegian clubs Strømsgodset and Bærum, as well as Bosnian outfit Modum. 

Eldar Hadžimehmedović has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at U-19 and U-21 level. Eldar Hadžimehmedović left Strømsgodset for Bærum at the end of the 2007 season. Eldar Hadžimehmedović re-signed for Strømsgodset in January 2010.

Eldar Hadžimehmedović was called up to Bosnia and Herzegovina's senior squad for the first time in 2014.

30. Aleksandar Sarić

FK Čukarički

Career

• 1986–1991: Red Star Belgrade
• 1991–1993: Spartak Subotica
• 1993–1995: Beograd
• 1995–1996: Obilić
• 1996–1997: Carl Zeiss Jena
• 1997–1999: União Madeira
• 1999–2000: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2000–2001: Maccabi Petah Tikva
• 2001–2002: Železnik
• 2003: Politehnica Timișoara
• 2003–2004: Austria Lustenau
• 2005–2006: Varzim
• 2006–2007: SC-ESV Parndorf
• 2007–2008: Austria Kärnten
• 2008–2009: Dunajská Streda
• 2009–2011: Čukarički
• Yugoslavia U17
• FR Yugoslavia U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sarić is a goalkeeper who has played for Red Star Belgrade, Spartak Subotica, and Beograd in his career. He made his senior debut with Beograd in 1993 and has since played for them in all but one season.

Sarić has been a regular for Serbia and Montenegro and has been a part of the national team since 2004. 

Sarić has been a part of the Serbia and Montenegro team that has qualified for the World Cup twice. He has also represented Serbia at the European Championships and the Olympics.

Sarić is a two-time winner of the Serbian Golden Glove Award, which is given to the best goalkeeper in the country. 

Sarić is currently the goalkeeper for Beograd and is the captain of the team. In 2010, Sarić signed a two-year contract with Turkish side Galatasaray. Aleksandar Sarić was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia on January 27, 1974.

31. Enis Alushi

SC Paderborn 07

Career

• 1992–1994: TV Oberhundem
• 1995–1998: Borussia Dortmund
• 1998–2003: Sportfreunde Siegen
• 2003–2004: 1. FC Köln
• 2004–2006: 1. FC Köln II
• 2006–2007: 1. FC Köln
• 2007:  SV Wehen Wiesbaden (loan)
• 2007–2008: SV Wehen Wiesbaden
• 2007–2008:  SV Wehen Wiesbaden II
• 2008–2012: SC Paderborn
• 2012–2014: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
• 2013:  1. FC Kaiserslautern II
• 2014–2016: FC St. Pauli
• 2016–2018: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 2017: 1. FC Nürnberg II
• 2017:  Maccabi Haifa (loan)
• 2004: Germany U19
• 2005–2006: Germany U20
• 2014–2017: Kosovo
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Enis Alushi is a midfielder who played for 1. FC Köln, Borussia Dortmund, and Sportfreunde Siegen in the Bundesliga. Alushi signed with 1. FC Köln in 2004 and made his Bundesliga debut in 2004.

He was later loaned out to Borussia Dortmund and Sportfreunde Siegen. Alushi made his international debut for Yugoslavia in 2002. He has since made over 30 appearances for his country. Alushi signed with FC St.

Pauli in 2015 and made 14 appearances in the Bundesliga. He was released at the end of the season. Alushi is currently a free agent and is looking for a new club. Alushi is a midfielder and is known for his strong passing and vision.

Alushi is a hard worker and is known for his stamina. Alushi is a versatile player who can play as a midfielder, winger, or striker. Alushi is a very good passer and has good ball control.

32. Anto Grabo

Career

• 1979–1984: Željezničar Sarajevo
• 1984–1985: Dinamo Vinkovci
• 1985–1986: Rudar Ljubija
• 1986–1988: RFK Novi Sad
• 1988–1989: Željezničar Sarajevo
• 1989–1990: Lommel
• 1990–1992: Kuala Lumpur
• 1992–1995: South China
• 1995–1997: Golden
• 1997–1999: Sing Tao SC
• 1999–2001: Instant-Dict
• 2001–2006: HKFC
• 2007–2008: HKFC
• 1993–1994: Hong Kong[1]
• 2010: South China (assistant coach)
• 2010–2015: HKFC (assistant coach)
• 2015–2016: Pegasus (assistant coach)
• 2016–2017: HKFC (assistant coach)
• 2022: HKFC (assistant coach)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Anto Grabo was born in Travnik, SFR Yugoslavia on 7 December 1960. Anto Grabo played for Željezničar Sarajevo between 1979 and 1984, before moving to Dinamo Vinkovci.

Grabo then played for Rudar Ljubija before joining Novi Sad's rivals, RFK, in 1988. Anto Grabo spent two seasons with Lommel before retiring in 1990. Anto Grabo has since served as an assistant coach with HKFC.

Anto Grabo is a former Yugoslav international, making 14 appearances for his country. Anto Grabo currently resides in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Anto Grabo was a midfielder who played for a number of clubs in Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Anto Grabo was a part of the Malaysia national team between 1990 and 1992. After playing for Malaysia, Anto Grabo moved to Hong Kong and played for Instant-Dict. 

Anto Grabo then moved to China and played for South China and Golden. Anto Grabo last played for HKFC in 2007.

Anto Grabo has also coached for Hong Kong and Pegasus. Anto Grabo is currently an assistant coach for HKFC. Anto Grabo is also a part of the coaching staff for the Malaysian national team.

33. Boris Bandov

Career

• 1974–1975: San Jose Earthquakes
• 1976–1977: Seattle Sounders
• 1977–1978: Tampa Bay Rowdies
• 1979–1982: New York Cosmos
• 1980–1981: New York Cosmos (indoor)
• 1983: Team America
• 1984–1985: Kansas City Comets (indoor)
• 1984–1985: Fort Lauderdale Sun
• 1985–1986: New York Croatia
• 1976–1983: United States
• 1988: Manhattan College (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Boris Bandov is a retired Yugoslavian footballer who played as a midfielder and defender. He spent most of his career in the United States, playing for the San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders in the 1970s and the Rowdies in the early 1980s.

Boris Bandov was a part of the Yugoslavia national team that qualified for the 1974 World Cup, but did not feature in any of the team's matches. 

He later represented Yugoslavia at the 1982 World Cup, retiring from international football in 1986. Boris Bandov is currently a coach with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

He was inducted into the Tampa Bay Rowdies Hall of Fame in 2014. Boris Bandov was born in Livno, FPR Yugoslavia, on November 23, 1953. He passed away on February 12, 2018, aged 69. 

Boris Bandov was a midfielder and defender who spent most of his career in the United States. He was a part of the Yugoslavia national team that qualified for the 1974 World Cup, but did not feature in any of the team's matches.

He later represented Yugoslavia at the 1982 World Cup, retiring from international football in 1986. Boris Bandov was inducted into the Tampa Bay Rowdies Hall of Fame in 2014.

34. Dragoslav Čakić

Career

• 1984–1986: RNK Split
• 1986–1987: Hajduk Split
• 1987–1988: Burgos
• 1988–1991: Xerez
• 1994–1995: Jerez Industrial
• 1995–1996: San Fernando
• 1996–1997: Ourense
• 1997–1998: Xerez
• 1998–1999: Tortosa
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dragoslav Čakić was a midfielder who played for clubs including Dinamo Zagreb, Valencia and Atlético Madrid. He was a member of the Yugoslavia national team that won the World Cup in 1998.

He retired from football in 2007. Split, SFR Yugoslavia, in 1965. He started his career at Dinamo Zagreb, before moving to Valencia in 1987. He then played for Atlético Madrid for six years before retiring in 2007.

Yugoslavia national team and played in the World Cup in 1998. He has since retired from football and lives in Spain. 

Dragoslav Čakić was awarded the prestigious IFFHS World Player of the Year award in 1998. Dragoslav Čakić is a former Croatian football player who played as a defender.

He played for Hajduk Split, Burgos, Xerez, Jerez Industrial, San Fernando, Ourense, and Tortosa. He was part of the Croatian team that won the World Cup in 1998. 

He retired from playing in 2003. He has worked as a football analyst for TV2. He has also written a book about his life and career.

He currently works as a football coach for a Croatian team.

35. Dino Djulbic

Perth SC

Career

• 1995: BSV Beckum
• 1995–1999: LR Ahlen
• 1999–2001: Perth SC
• 2001–2005: Perth SC
• 2006: Frankston Pines
• 2006–2007: South Melbourne
• 2007–2009: Perth Glory
• 2009: Rot Weiss Ahlen
• 2010–2011: Gold Coast United
• 2011–2012: Guizhou Renhe
• 2013–2014: Al-Wahda
• 2014–2017: Perth Glory
• 2017–2018: Felda United
• 2018: Melbourne Victory
• 2018–2020: Perth Glory
• 2012: Australia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Djulbic began his career with BSV Beckum in 1995. He moved to LR Ahlen in 1999 where he played until 2001. Djulbic then signed for Perth SC in 2001. He played for Perth SC until 2004.

Djulbic then moved to Gold Coast United in 2004. He played for Gold Coast United until 2010. Djulbic then retired from professional football. Djulbic has played for the Yugoslavia national team.

Djulbic is currently a coach at Gold Coast United. Djulbic was born in Perth, Western Australia in 2001. He played for Perth SC before moving to South Melbourne in 2006. After one season with South Melbourne, Djulbic signed for Perth Glory in 2007.

He played for Rot Weiss Ahlen in Germany before returning to Perth Glory in 2010. Djulbic then moved to Gold Coast United in 2011, where he won three A-League titles. 

Djulbic then moved to Guizhou Renhe in China in 2013, where he won two titles. He rejoined Perth Glory in 2014, and has since won another A-League title.

Djulbic has also played for Australia at U-20 and U-23 level. Djulbic is currently playing for Felda United.

36. George Nanchoff

Career

• 1973–1976: University of Akron
• 1977: Fort Lauderdale Strikers (indoor)
• 1977–1978: Fort Lauderdale Strikers
• 1979–1980: Atlanta Chiefs
• 1979–1980: Atlanta Chiefs (indoor)
• 1980–1982: Phoenix Inferno (indoor)
• 1982–1985: Cleveland Force (indoor)
• 2005: Cleveland Internationals
• 1977–1979: United States
• 2003: Cleveland Internationals
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Nanchoff was born in Yugoslavia in 1954 and started his career with the University of Akron. He played with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in 1977 and had a spell with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 1978.

He played for the Chicago Fire, Kansas City Wizards, and New England Revolution in the NFL. He then moved to Europe and played for clubs such as Olympiacos, Marseille, and Lazio. 

He came back to the US and played for the San Jose Earthquakes, Columbus Crew, and Chicago Fire in the MLS.

He has also played for the Yugoslavia national team and was a part of the team that finished fourth at the 1992 Olympics. He retired from professional football in 2003. 

George Nanchoff is now retired and lives in Florida. He is 68 years old and has four children. Nanchoff was a midfielder who had a long and successful career in the United States and internationally.

Nanchoff began his career with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, before moving on to play for the Atlanta Chiefs and the Phoenix Inferno. He then had a successful stint with the Cleveland Force in the indoor league, before retiring in 2005. 

Nanchoff was a versatile player, who was known for his hard work and strong defensive play. He is a two-time MLS All-Star and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2013.

Nanchoff is currently the head coach of the Cleveland Internationals in the USL.

37. Dario Dabac

HNK Rijeka

Career

• 1998–2001: NK Zagreb
• 2001–2003: Dynamo Dresden
• 2003: Union Berlin
• 2004: Greuther Fürth
• 2005–2006: Ried
• 2006–2008: Sanfrecce Hiroshima
• 2008–2009: Rijeka
• 2009–2010: Al Arabi
• 2010: Nehaj
• 2011: Chongqing Lifan
• 2012: Shenyang Shenbei
• 2013: Nehaj
• 2018: Sichuan Jiuniu
• 2020-2022: Istra 1961 (sporting director)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 March 2011

Dario Dabac is a defender who has played for NK Zagreb, Dynamo Dresden and Union Berlin. Dario Dabac has represented Croatia at international level and was a part of the team that reached the 2006 World Cup.

Dario Dabac is a hard-working defender who is known for his strong character and ability to read the game. 

Dario Dabac is a popular player with his fans due to his attacking style of play. Dario Dabac is a versatile defender who can play at either left-back or centre-back.

Dario Dabac is likely to leave Union Berlin at the end of the season and will likely move to a more senior club. 

Dario Dabac is a popular figure with his team-mates and is a key part of the Union Berlin defence. Dario Dabac is a Croatia international and is likely to feature at this summer's World Cup in Russia.

Dario Dabac is a hard-working and versatile defender who is likely to play a key role for Croatia at this summer's World Cup.

38. Ane Mihailovich

Career

• 1973: Detroit Mustangs
• 1973–1974: Cleveland Cobras
• 1976: Los Angeles Skyhawks
• 1977–1978: Los Angeles Aztecs
• 1978–1979: Washington Diplomats
• 1979–1980: Detroit Lightning (indoor)
• 1980: San Jose Earthquakes
• 1980–1981: San Diego Sockers (indoor)
• 1982: Detroit Express
• 1977: United States
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ane Mihailovich was born in Vratnica, SFR Yugoslavia on November 16, 1951. He began his senior career with the Detroit Mustangs of the American Soccer League in 1973.

He then transferred to the Cleveland Cobras of the NASL in 1974. Mihailovich made 22 appearances for the Cobras, scoring one goal. He later played for the Cincinnati Americans, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Tampa Bay Rowdies, and the Baltimore Blast.

Mihailovich retired from professional football in 1990. He has since worked as a football coach. Mihailovich is currently the head coach of the Serbian side FK Vojvodina. 

He holds the record for the most appearances by a foreign player in the English Premier League, with 166 appearances.

Ane Mihailovich was born in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1966. In 1981, she moved to the United States to play professional soccer. She played for the Detroit Express in the USISL for two seasons. 

Mihailovich then moved to the Los Angeles Skyhawks of the WPSL in 2002. She retired from playing in 2006.

Mihailovich has been a U.S. women's national team assistant coach since 2007. As of January 2019, she is the head coach of the United States women's national under-20 soccer team. 

Mihailovich was named the head coach of the United States women's national team in December 2018. Mihailovich is a member of the U.S.

Soccer Hall of Fame.

39. Đovani Roso

Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C.

Career

• 1992–1993: Zadar
• 1993–1996: NK Zagreb
• 1996–1997: Hapoel Be'er Sheva
• 1997–2000: Hapoel Haifa
• 2000–2001: Beitar Jerusalem
• 2001–2005: Maccabi Haifa
• 2005–2007: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2007–2008: Maccabi Haifa
• 2008–2009: Hajduk Split
• 2002–2004: Croatia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roso is a Croatian attacking midfielder who has played for Zadar, Hajduk Split, and Fiorentina. Roso was born in Split, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia in 1972. He started his career at local side Zadar before moving to Hajduk Split in 1992.

He played for Hajduk until 1995, when he joined Italian side Fiorentina. In 2006, he moved to Greek side Olympiakos. In total, Roso played for Hajduk, Fiorentina, Olympiakos, and Lazio in Italy, as well as Zadar, Split, Dinamo Zagreb, and Vitesse in Croatia.

He made his international debut for Croatia in 1992. He has since earned 25 caps and scored two goals. After spending a year with Greek side Olympiakos, Roso returned to his homeland and signed for Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb in 2007. He retired from football in 2011.

He currently works as a football agent.

40. Branko Ivanković

Career

• 1979–1990: Varteks
• 1991–1995: Varteks
• 1995–1996: Segesta
• 1996–1998: Rijeka
• 1998–1999: Croatia (assistant)
• 1999–2000: Hannover 96
• 2001–2002: Iran (assistant)
• 2002–2003: Iran U-23
• 2002–2006: Iran
• 2006–2008: Dinamo Zagreb
• 2009–2011: Shandong Luneng
• 2011–2012: Ettifaq
• 2012–2013: Al-Wahda
• 2013: Dinamo Zagreb
• 2015–2019: Persepolis
• 2019: Al-Ahli
• 2020: Oman

Ivanković started his managerial career at Varteks in 1991, before moving to Segesta in 1995. He was appointed manager of Rijeka in 1998, and led the club to the Croatian Cup in his first season in charge.

Ivanković was appointed manager of Oman in 2019, and is tasked with leading the country to the 2022 World Cup. 

Ivanković is a former midfielder, who played for Varteks, Segesta, Rijeka, and Croatia. He has managed Oman since 2019, and is currently in charge of the team's preparations for the 2022 World Cup.

Ivankovic played for Dinamo Zagreb, Shandong Luneng and Ettifaq. Ivankovic was assistant manager for the Iranian national team from 2001 to 2002. Ivankovic was manager of Persepolis from 2013 to 2019. Ivankovic is now manager of Oman.

41. Boro Primorac

Career

• 1972–1978: Velež Mostar
• 1978–1983: Hajduk Split
• 1983–1986: Lille
• 1986–1990: Cannes
• 1976–1980: Yugoslavia
• 1990–1992: Cannes
• 1992–1993: Valenciennes
• 1994: Guinea
• 1994–1997: Nagoya Grampus (assistant)
• 1997–2018: Arsenal (assistant)
• 2020–2021: Hajduk Split

Boro Primorac is a defender who played for clubs in Yugoslavia and France. Primorac was born in Mostar, FPR Yugoslavia in 1954. Primorac made his debut for Velež Mostar in 1972 and played for them until 1978.

Primorac then moved to Hajduk Split and played for them from 1978 to 1983. In 1983, Primorac moved to Lille and played for them until 1990. Primorac represented Yugoslavia at international level from 1976 to 1980.

After retiring from professional football, Primorac became a coach. Primorac has been a coach at the youth level for Croatia and Serbia. 

Primorac is currently a coach at the Bosnian national team. Boro Primorac is a Croatian football club based in Primorac, a town in the Primorac-Doboj County.

The club was founded in 1990 and played its first competitive match in the Croatian Second League the following year. Boro Primorac played in the Croatian Second League for six seasons, before being promoted to the Croatian First League in 2005. 

In the 2007–08 season, they finished in fourth place in the First League and were relegated back to the Second League.

In the 2009–10 season, they finished in third place in the Second League and were promoted back to the First League. In the 2012–13 season, Boro Primorac finished in fifth place in the First League and were relegated back to the Second League. 

However, they were immediately promoted back to the First League after winning the play-offs. In the 2017–18 season, they finished in sixth place in the First League and were relegated back to the Second League.

Boro Primorac play their home matches at the Petrović-Njegoš Stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 2,000 and was built in 2002. 

Boro Primorac have played in the Croatian Cup twice, in 1995 and 1998. They have also played in the Croatian Supercup twice, in 2006 and 2010.

42. Dragan Blatnjak

FC Khimki

Career

• 1993–1997: Jadran LP
• 1998: Zagreb
• 1998: Jadran LP
• 1999–2000: HNK Grude
• 2000–2001: Brotnjo Čitluk
• 2001–2003: Zadar
• 2003–2006: Hajduk Split
• 2006–2010: FC Khimki
• 2010–2012: Rostov
• 2013: Osijek
• 2002–2007: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• 2017–2018: Primorac Biograd
• 2018: Zadar
• 2019: Zagora Unešić
• 2021: Zadar (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dragan Blatnjak is a midfielder who has played for FC Khimki and Zadar. Dragan Blatnjak is a Bosnian international and has represented his country at the senior level.

Dragan Blatnjak has been a regular for Zadar in the Croatian league and has helped the club to achieve promotion to the Croatian top division. Dragan Blatnjak is a coach at Zadar and has been an assistant coach at the club since 2017.

Dragan Blatnjak is a hardworking midfielder who is capable of playing in a number of positions. Dragan Blatnjak is known for his leadership qualities and is a popular figure at both clubs he has played for. 

Dragan Blatnjak is a tireless midfielder who is always looking to help his team.

Dragan Blatnjak is a committed player who is always looking to improve his game. Dragan Blatnjak is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions, making him a valuable member of any team.

43. Branko Šegota

Career

• 1978: Montreal Castors
• 1978–1981: New York Arrows (indoor)
• 1979–1980: Rochester Lancers
• 1981–1983: Fort Lauderdale Strikers
• 1983: Fort Lauderdale Strikers (indoor)
• 1984: Golden Bay Earthquakes
• 1984–1991: San Diego Sockers (indoor)
• 1988: Toronto Blizzard
• 1991–1992: St. Louis Storm (indoor)
• 1994–1995: Las Vegas Dustdevils (indoor)
• 1996–1997: Baltimore Spirit (indoor)
• 1980–1988: Canada
• 2004: Cleveland Internationals (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Branko Šegota is a former striker who played for several professional teams in North America and Europe. Rijeka, Croatia in 1961 and started playing football at a young age.

He made his debut for Montreal Castors in 1978 and was a regular for the team for three seasons. United States to play for the New York Arrows, where he spent two seasons. In 1979, he signed for Rochester Lancers and played there for two seasons.

Europe, playing for Marseilles in France and Werder Bremen in Germany. After his football career, Šegota started working as a football coach. 

He is currently the head coach of the Croatian U21 team. Croatian Football Federation Hall of Fame. Yugoslavian international striker who played for clubs in both Europe and the United States.

Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League in 1981. He later played for the San Diego Sockers of the Major Indoor Soccer League and the Toronto Blizzard of the World Indoor Soccer League. 

St. Louis Storm and Las Vegas Dustdevils of the American Indoor Soccer Association. In 1988, he joined the Toronto Blizzard of the World Hockey Association.

He played his last professional season in 1995 with the Baltimore Spirit of the American Professional Soccer League. Cleveland Internationals of the Major Indoor Soccer League.

44. Vladimir Beara

Career

• 1947–1955: Hajduk Split
• 1955–1960: Red Star Belgrade
• 1960–1963: Alemannia Aachen
• 1963–1964: Viktoria Köln
• 1950–1959: Yugoslavia
• 1964–1966: Freiburger FC
• 1966–1967: Sittardia
• 1967–1968: Rijeka
• 1969–1970: SC Fortuna Köln
• 1970–1972: Hajduk Split (assistant coach)
• Osijek
• Troglav Livno
• 1973–1975: Cameroon
• Dinara Knin
• Bregalnica Štip
• 1979: First Vienna FC
• 1980–1981: RNK Split
• 1986–1987: BŠK Zmaj Blato

Vladimir Beara was a goalkeeper who played for Hajduk Split, Red Star Belgrade, Alemannia Aachen, and Viktoria Köln in the Yugoslav First League and for Yugoslavia in the 1950 World Cup.

Beara was born in Zelovo Sutinsko, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in 1928 and died in 2014 at the age of 85. 

Beara played 265 games for Hajduk Split, Red Star Belgrade, Alemannia Aachen, and Viktoria Köln in the Yugoslav First League and for Yugoslavia.

Beara made his international debut for Yugoslavia in 1950 and played 59 games for the country. Beara was a goalkeeper and played for Hajduk Split, Red Star Belgrade, Alemannia Aachen, and Viktoria Köln in the Yugoslav First League and for Yugoslavia. 

Beara was born in Zelovo Sutinsko, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in 1928 and died in 2014 at the age of 85.

45. Blagoje Marjanović

Career

• 1912–1920: Jugoslavija
• 1920–1925: Jugoslavija
• 1925: SK Olimpija
• 1925–1939: BSK Beograd
• 1939: Jugoslavija
• 1939–1941: Čukarički
• 1945–1948: Dinamo Pančevo
• 1949: Proleter Osijek
• 1926–1938: Yugoslavia
• 1953–1956: BSK Beograd
• 1957–1958: Torino
• 1958–1959: Calcio Catania
• 1959: Pobeda
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Blagoje Marjanović was born on September 9th, 1907 in Belgrade, Serbia. He started his youth career with Yugoslavija in 1912 and went on to play 126 games for the side, scoring 167 goals.

Marjanović joined Partizan in 1925 and went on to score 116 goals there, before retiring in 1954. Marjanović was a prolific striker and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Yugoslavian history.

He died on October 1st, 1984 in Belgrade, Serbia at the age of 77. Marjanović was a member of the Yugoslavia team that won the World Cup in 1962. He is also a two-time European Footballer of the Year (1951 and 1954).

Marjanović is a member of the Serbian Football Association Hall of Fame. Marjanović is remembered as one of the greatest strikers in Yugoslavian history. 

Blagoje Marjanović is one of the most successful managers in Serbian football history, having won seven league titles with SK Olimpija and five with BSK Beograd.

He also led Dinamo Pančevo to their first-ever national championship in 1949. Marjanović also had a long and successful managerial career in Italy, where he led Torino to the Serie A title in 1957. 

He later returned to Serbia to take charge of Pobeda in 1959. Marjanović passed away in 2016 at the age of 96.

46. Branko Stanković

FK Crvena zvezda

Career

• 1936–1939: Slavija Sarajevo
• 1939–1941: Slavija Sarajevo
• 1941–1945: BSK Beograd
• 1946–1958: Red Star Belgrade
• 1945: Serbia
• 1946–1956: Yugoslavia
• 1960: Željezničar
• 1963–1964: Olimpija Ljubljana
• 1964–1967: Vojvodina
• 1966: Yugoslavia (co-coach)
• 1968–1973: AEK Athens
• 1973–1974: Aris
• 1975–1976: Porto
• 1976–1977: PAOK
• 1977–1978: Vojvodina
• 1978–1982: Red Star Belgrade
• 1982–1984: Fenerbahçe
• 1984–1986: Beşiktaş
• 1986–1987: Fenerbahçe
• 1988: Red Star Belgrade
• 1989: Karşıyaka

Branko Stanković was born in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia in 1921. He started playing football for Slavija Sarajevo in 1936 and made his senior debut for the club in 1941.

He played for BSK Beograd from 1941 to 1945 and then for Red Star Belgrade from 1946 to 1958. He represented Yugoslavia at international level from 1945 to 1956. 

He managed Red Star Belgrade from 1958 to 1962 and then Partizan Belgrade from 1963 to 1967.

He later managed Hajduk Split, Radnički Niš, and Rad. He died in 2002 aged 80. Played for Yugoslavia from 1964 to 1973, with the exception of the year he coached Greece. 

Holds the record for most appearances for Yugoslavia, with 80. A versatile defender and midfielder, he was also a prolific goalscorer.

Received the Ballon d'Or award in 1973. Returned to play for Red Star Belgrade in 1988, where he finished his career. 

Later served as their coach, taking them to the UEFA Cup Final in 1991. Retired in 1994, and later served as a football pundit. Died in 2002 at the age of 54.

47. Branko Zebec

Career

• 1943–1945: Građanski Zagreb
• 1946–1947: Poštar Zagreb
• 1947: Lokomotiva Zagreb
• 1948–1951: Borac Zagreb
• 1951–1959: Partizan Belgrade
• 1959–1961: Red Star Belgrade
• 1961–1965: Alemannia Aachen
• 1951–1961: Yugoslavia
• 1966–1967: Dinamo Zagreb
• 1968–1970: Bayern Munich
• 1970–1972: VfB Stuttgart
• 1972–1973: Hajduk Split
• 1974–1978: Eintracht Braunschweig
• 1978–1980: Hamburger SV
• 1981–1982: Borussia Dortmund
• 1982–1983: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 1984: Dinamo Zagreb

Branko Zebec was a Croatian left-back and winger who played 131 times for Partizan Belgrade between 1951 and 1959. He won 39 international caps for Yugoslavia and made six appearances for Alemannia Aachen.

Zebec died in 1988 after a long battle with cancer. Zebec was a talented footballer who played for Yugoslavia at the Olympic Games and the European Championship. 

Zebec later had a successful managerial career, leading Dinamo Zagreb to two Croatian titles and Bayern Munich to the European Cup.

He is perhaps best known for his time at Hamburger SV, where he won the Bundesliga title in 1981. Zebec retired from football in 1982. He passed away in 2017 at the age of 83. 

Zebec was a solid defender and a creative midfielder, who was known for his accurate passing. He is a member of the Croatian Football Federation Hall of Fame.

Zebec is a popular figure in Croatia, where he was awarded an Order of the Croatian Crown in 2017. Zebec was born in the town of Zagreb in 1941.

48. Milutin Šoškić

Career

• 1948–1955: Partizan
• 1955–1966: Partizan
• 1966–1971: 1. FC Köln
• 1959–1966: Yugoslavia
• 1973–1976: OFK Beograd
• 1977: OFK Kikinda
• 1979–1990: Partizan (assistant coach)
• 1993–2006: United States (goalkeeper coach)

Partizan from 1948 to 1955, and was the club's first-choice goalkeeper from 1955 to 1966. He then signed for German side 1. FC Köln, where he remained first-choice until 1971.

Yugoslavia in a 1966 World Cup qualifying match against Greece, and went on to play in three more World Cup qualifiers and two World Cups. He ended his international career with a final appearance in a 1974 World Cup qualifier against Turkey.

Partizan, and also worked as a goalkeeper coach at his former club. August 2022, aged 84. Partizan from 1948 to 1955, and was the club's first-choice goalkeeper from 1955 to 1966. 

He then signed for German side 1. FC Köln, where he remained first-choice until 1971.

Yugoslavia in a 1966 World Cup qualifying match against Greece, and went on to play in three more World Cup qualifiers and two World Cups. 

He ended his international career with a final appearance in a 1974 World Cup qualifier against Turkey. Partizan, and also worked as a goalkeeper coach at his former club.

August 2022, aged 84.

49. Zlatko Čajkovski

Career

• 1939–1945: HAŠK
• 1946–1955: Partizan
• 1955–1958: 1. FC Köln
• 1958–1960: Hapoel Haifa
• 1942–1943: Croatia
• 1946–1955: Yugoslavia
• 1961–1963: 1. FC Köln
• 1963–1968: FC Bayern Munich
• 1968–1969: Hannover 96
• 1970: Kickers Offenbach
• 1970–1971: NK Dinamo Zagreb
• 1971–1973: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 1973–1975: 1. FC Köln
• 1976: Kickers Offenbach
• 1977–1978: AEK Athens
• 1978–1980: FC Zürich
• 1980: FC Grenchen
• 1981: Grazer AK
• 1982: AEK Athens
• 1983–1984: Apollon Kalamarias

Europe. He made his international debut for Croatia in 1942, and went on to make 55 appearances for his country. 

After playing for HAŠK in Zagreb, Čajkovski moved to Partizan in 1946, where he won three Yugoslav First League titles.

He then had a spell in Germany with 1. FC Köln, before returning to Croatia to manage Hajduk Split in the early 1980s. Israel, where he managed Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa. He died in Munich at the age of 74 after a long illness.

Zlatko Čajkovski was a hugely respected figure in Croatian football and was recognised as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. 

He is remembered as a true pioneer of defensive midfield play, and will always be remembered as one of the greatest players in Croatian history.

Zlatko Čajkovski was a true legend of Croatian football and will be remembered for his great skills and achievements both on and off the pitch.

50. Branko Oblak

Career

• 1965: Svoboda
• 1965–1973: Olimpija
• 1973–1975: Hajduk Split
• 1975–1977: Schalke 04
• 1977–1980: Bayern Munich
• 1983–1985: Spittal
• 1970–1977: Yugoslavia
• 1992–1994: Naklo
• 1994: Črnuče
• 1994–1995: Olimpija
• 1998–2000: Rudar Velenje
• 2000–2002: Koper
• 2002–2003: Olimpija
• 2004: Slovenia U21
• 2004–2006: Slovenia
• 2007: Rudar Velenje
• 2009–2010: Olimpija Ljubljana
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Branko Oblak is a midfielder who played for several teams during his career, including Olimpija, Hajduk Split, and Bayern Munich. 

He was a part of the Slovenian team that made it to the World Cup Finals in 1990, and he was also a part of the Schalke 04 side that won the Bundesliga title in 1977.

Oblak was born in Ljubljana, PR Slovenia, in 1947, and he started playing football at an early age. He played for Svoboda before joining Olimpija in 1965. 

He was part of the team that made it to the World Cup Finals in 1990, and he also won the Bundesliga title with Schalke 04 in 1977. Oblak retired from professional football in 1993, but he continued to play for amateur teams until 2001.

He is now a coach with the Slovenian national team. Branko Oblak is a retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in Ljubljana, PR Slovenia, in 1947, and he started playing football at an early age. 

He played for Svoboda before joining Olimpija in 1965. He was part of the team that made it to the World Cup Finals in 1990, and he also won the Bundesliga title with Schalke 04 in 1977.

He retired from professional football in 1993, but he continued to play for amateur teams until 2001. He is now a coach with the Slovenian national team.

51. Marko Elsner

Career

• 1977–1983: Olimpija
• 1983–1987: Red Star Belgrade
• 1987–1990: Nice
• 1990–1991: Admira Wacker
• 1991–1993: Nice
• Yugoslavia U21
• 1984–1988: Yugoslavia
• 1992–1993: Slovenia

Marko Elsner was a defender who played for several teams in his career including Wacker Innsbruck, Slovan and Red Star Belgrade. He died aged 60 after a long battle with cancer.

Elsner was born in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 1960 and died in 2020. He is best known for his time with Red Star Belgrade, where he played 128 games over three seasons. Elsner was a regular in the Yugoslav national team and made his international debut in 1983.

He is survived by his wife and two children. Elsner is a midfield player who has played for a number of teams in his homeland of Slovenia. 

He made his breakthrough with Nice in the 1987-1990 season, where he played 105 times and scored six goals. He then moved to Admira Wacker in 1990-1991, where he played 17 times and scored zero goals.

In 1991-1993, he was with Nice once again where he played 24 times and scored zero goals. He has had a few spells in the Austrian Bundesliga with Rapid Wien and Rapid Wien II, and the Swiss Super League with FC Sion. 

He has also represented Yugoslavia at the U21 level. Elsner is currently playing with NK Maribor in the Slovenian PrvaLiga.

Final Words

Yugoslavia had some of the best soccer players in the world throughout its history, including legends Zlatko Cajkovski, Draza Mihailovic and Dejan Stankovic.

The country’s top league, the Yugoslav First League, was one of the most competitive in the world, and the national team regularly competed in the World Cup and European Championships.

Yugoslavia’s greatest success came in the 1990s, when it reached the final of the World Cup twice (1990 and 1994) and won the European Championship in 1992. However, the country was eventually dissolved in 2006, after years of political and economic turmoil.