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

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

  1. ↑ Vujcic, Djuradj (April 30, 2012). "RNO Interview Series: Mike Bakic". www.rednationonline.ca. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
  2. ↑ Waring, Ed (May 15, 1973). "Jose Moraes' goal for Metros takes wind from Tornado 1-0". The Globe and Mail. p. S4.
  3. 1 2 "National Soccer League 1926 to 1992" (PDF). canadiansoccerleague.ca. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  4. ↑ Schillling, John (June 23, 1973). "Apollos Shutout By Veracruz, 3-0". Atlanta Constitution. p. 55.
  5. ↑ "Vera Cruz Zips Soccer Apollos". Democrat and Chronicle. June 23, 1973. p. 37.
  6. ↑ Kernaghan, Jim (June 23, 1974). "White Eagles can prove winners over tragedy". Toronto Star. p. C3.
  7. ↑ "Close action in NSL". Windsor Star. July 17, 1975. p. 39.
  8. 1 2 "Toronto Italia scores easy win over Victoria in soccer final". The Globe and Mail. October 27, 1975. p. S6.
  9. ↑ "Panhellenic tops Croatia". Toronto Star. July 27, 1977. p. C10.
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