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Serbian footballer
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. In his debut season with the White Eagles he finished as the league's top goal scorer with 23 goals. The following season he played in the Mexican Primera División with C.D. Veracruz. After a season in Mexico he returned to play with the Serbian White Eagles for the 1974 season.

In 1975, he signed with league rivals Toronto Italia, and assisted in securing the NSL Championship. He also featured in the Canadian Open Cup where he contributed a goal in securing the title against London Boxing Club of Victoria. In 1977, he played with Toronto Panhellenic, and finished as the league's top goal scorer for the second time in his career.

References

  1. Vujcic, Djuradj (2012-04-30). "RedNation Interview Series: Mike Bakic". RedNation Online. Archived from the original on 29 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  2. Waring, Ed (May 15, 1973). "Jose Moraes' goal for Metros takes wind from Tornado 1-0". The Globe and Mail. p. S4.
  3. ^ "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. ^ "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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