Zoran Vujovic
Encyclopedia
Zoran Vujović is a retired Bosnian Croat footballer who played as a defender
.
His twin
brother, Zlatko
, was also a professional footballer; both were Yugoslavian internationals
, and both spent a large part of their professional careers in France
.
, alongside brother Zlatko
, Vujović (whom amassed more than 500 overall appearances for the club) moved aged 28 to France
, where he would remain the next seven years, safe for a short spell at Red Star Belgrade
. His first stop, having been bought at the same time as his brother, was FC Girondins de Bordeaux
, as both where instrumental figures in the club's double
in their first season.
Vujović retired in 1993 with OGC Nice
, having his first coaching experience in Morocco
, in 2007, with KAC Kenitra
. Internationally, he received 34 caps for Yugoslavia
, and appeared at the 1982 FIFA World Cup
. His debut came in a friendly with Italy
, on June 13, 1979.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
His twin
Twin
A twin is one of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy. Twins can either be monozygotic , meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or dizygotic because they develop from two separate eggs that are fertilized by two separate sperm.In contrast, a fetus...
brother, Zlatko
Zlatko Vujovic
Zlatko Vujović is a retired Bosnian Croat footballer who played as a striker....
, was also a professional footballer; both were Yugoslavian internationals
Yugoslavia national football team
The Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
, and both spent a large part of their professional careers in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Football career
After starting his professional career at HNK Hajduk SplitHNK Hajduk Split
HNK Hajduk Split, commonly referred to as Hajduk Split or simply Hajduk, is a Croatian football club founded in 1911 and based in the city of Split. The club's home ground since 1979 is the 35,000-seater Poljud Stadium and the team's traditional home colours are white shirts with blue shorts and...
, alongside brother Zlatko
Zlatko Vujovic
Zlatko Vujović is a retired Bosnian Croat footballer who played as a striker....
, Vujović (whom amassed more than 500 overall appearances for the club) moved aged 28 to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, where he would remain the next seven years, safe for a short spell at Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
. His first stop, having been bought at the same time as his brother, was FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
, as both where instrumental figures in the club's double
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
in their first season.
Vujović retired in 1993 with OGC Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
, having his first coaching experience in Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
, in 2007, with KAC Kenitra
KAC Kenitra
Kenitra Athletic Club is a Moroccan football club based in the city of Kenitra.-History:The club which was founded in 1938, is one of the most famous and popular football clubs in Morocco...
. Internationally, he received 34 caps for Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia national football team
The Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
, and appeared at the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
. His debut came in a friendly with Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
, on June 13, 1979.