Saban Romanovic
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972 | Serbian White Eagles | ||
| 1973–1974 | Veracruz | ||
| 1974 | Serbian White Eagles | ||
| 1975–1976 | Toronto Italia | ||
| 1977–1978 | Toronto Panhellenic | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Saban Romanovic is a Serbian former footballer who played as a forward.
Career[edit]
Romanovic went overseas in 1972 to play in the National Soccer League with the Serbian White Eagles along with teammate Mike Bakić.[1][2] In his debut season with the White Eagles he finished as the league's top goal scorer with 23 goals.[3] The following season he played in the Mexican Primera División with C.D. Veracruz.[4][5] After a season in Mexico he returned to play with the Serbian White Eagles for the 1974 season.[6]
In 1975, he signed with league rivals Toronto Italia, and assisted in securing the NSL Championship.[7][8] He also featured in the Canadian Open Cup where he contributed a goal in securing the title against London Boxing Club of Victoria.[8] In 1977, he played with Toronto Panhellenic, and finished as the league's top goal scorer for the second time in his career.[3][9]
References[edit]
- ^ Vujcic, Djuradj (April 30, 2012). "RNO Interview Series: Mike Bakic". www.rednationonline.ca. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ Waring, Ed (May 15, 1973). "Jose Moraes' goal for Metros takes wind from Tornado 1-0". The Globe and Mail. p. S4.
- ^ a b "National Soccer League 1926 to 1992" (PDF). canadiansoccerleague.ca. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ Schillling, John (June 23, 1973). "Apollos Shutout By Veracruz, 3-0". Atlanta Constitution. p. 55.
- ^ "Vera Cruz Zips Soccer Apollos". Democrat and Chronicle. June 23, 1973. p. 37.
- ^ Kernaghan, Jim (June 23, 1974). "White Eagles can prove winners over tragedy". Toronto Star. p. C3.
- ^ "Close action in NSL". Windsor Star. July 17, 1975. p. 39.
- ^ a b "Toronto Italia scores easy win over Victoria in soccer final". The Globe and Mail. October 27, 1975. p. S6.
- ^ "Panhellenic tops Croatia". Toronto Star. July 27, 1977. p. C10.
- Living people
- Serbian men's footballers
- Yugoslav men's footballers
- Yugoslav expatriate men's footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- Serbian White Eagles FC players
- C.D. Veracruz footballers
- Toronto Italia players
- Canadian National Soccer League players
- Liga MX players
- Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico
- Yugoslav expatriate sportspeople in Mexico
- Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada
- Yugoslav expatriate sportspeople in Canada