Robert Zabica Explained

Robert Zabica
Fullname:Robert Zabica
Birth Date:1964 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Spearwood, Western Australia, Australia
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Spearwood Dalmatinac
Years1:1982
Years2:1983–1986
Years3:1987
Years4:1988–1994
Years5:1995–1996
Years6:1996–1997
Years7:1995–1997
Years8:1997–1998
Years9:1998
Years10:1999
Years11:2000–2001
Years12:2001–2002
Clubs12:Fremantle City
Caps4:195
Caps6:7
Caps8:3
Caps9:4
Goals4:0
Goals6:0
Goals8:0
Goals9:0
Nationalyears1:1990–1994
Nationalteam1:Australia
Nationalcaps1:28
Nationalgoals1:0

Robert Zabica (born 9 April 1964 in Spearwood, Western Australia) is an Australian former goalkeeper. Zabica represented the Australian national team 28 times in 'A' international matches and also represented Western Australia.

Playing career

Zabica started his career with Cockburn City before joining Adelaide City for seven seasons, winning National Soccer League (NSL) championships in 1992 and 1994. He played for Australia in the qualifiers for the 1994 FIFA World Cup finals, losing narrowly to Argentina. A nagging knee injury forced his international retirement, but he made a comeback in 1995 with Dalmatinac with whom he won the D'Orsogna Cup. He made his State debut at the age of 31, captaining the side that beat West Ham United in 1995, and went on to play a further five times for Western Australia. He returned to national league level in 1997, making seven appearances for Perth Glory and taking his career tally to 202 games. He had a three-match spell in England with Bradford City in late 1997 and returned to Perth to play for Bayswater City SC, Inglewood United and Fremantle City.[1] [2]

Zabica made his international debut for Australia in 1990.[3]

Honours

Adelaide City

1991–92[4]

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aussie Footballers - Robert Zabica . 2021-06-04 . OzFootball.
  2. Web site: Australian Player Database - Zabica, Robert . 2021-06-04 . OzFootball.
  3. News: Cockerill . Michael . 1993-11-15 . Zabica gets nod for No. 1 spot . 30 . The Age . 2021-06-04.
  4. Web site: 2021-02-04 . Robert Zabica . 2021-06-04 . Football Australia . en.
  5. News: Warren . Johnny . 1992-05-10 . Top performers in the spotlight - Biskic's reward . 85 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 2021-06-04.
  6. Web site: 2021-02-04 . Hall of Fame - 2006 Inductees . 2021-06-04 . Football Australia . en.