Branko Buljevic Explained

Branko Buljević
Fullname:Branko Buljević [1]
Birth Date:1947 9, df=yes
Height:1.85m
Position:Striker
Years1:1966–1967
Years2:1968–1976
Years3:1977–1979
Years4:1980–1983
Years5:1985
Clubs5:Footscray JUST
Caps1:1
Caps2:71
Caps3:74
Caps4:87
Caps5:9
Goals1:0
Goals2:?
Goals3:21
Goals4:22
Goals5:0
Totalcaps:242
Totalgoals:43+
Nationalyears1:1972–1974
Nationalteam1:Australia
Nationalcaps1:22
Nationalgoals1:7
Pcupdate:20 May 2007
Ntupdate:20 May 2007

Branko Buljević (born 6 September 1947[2]) is a former soccer player. Born in Croatia, he was a member of Australia's 1974 World Cup squad in West Germany and represented Australia 30 times in total between 1972 and 1975.

Playing career

Buljević began his club career with OFK Belgrade in the Yugoslav First League. He emigrated to Australia, where Buljević spent nine seasons playing for Footscray JUST, then moving on to play for Heidelberg United and South Melbourne FC respectively. He returned to Footscray JUST for one more season before retiring in 1985.

After being naturalised, Buljevic made his debut for Australia in 1972.[3] [4] He made 30 appearances for the Socceroos, 22 of them in full internationals.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Branko Buljevic .
  2. http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1974/groupa_ger_v_aus.html Match report
  3. News: 1974-06-14 . Australia's World Cup warriors . 21 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 2022-03-10.
  4. News: Micallef . Philip . 13 December 2017 . Socceroos Greats - Where are they now: Branko Buljevic . en . SBS Sport . 2022-03-30.
  5. Web site: Australian Player Database. Oz Football. 16 May 2024.