Saban Romanovic Explained

Saban Romanovic
Birth Place:SFR Yugoslavia
Position:Forward
Years1:1972
Clubs1:Serbian White Eagles
Years2:1973–1974
Years3:1974
Clubs3:Serbian White Eagles
Years4:1975–1976
Clubs4:Toronto Italia
Years5:1977–1978
Clubs5:Toronto Panhellenic

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. In 1977, he played with Toronto Panhellenic, and finished as the league's top goal scorer for the second time in his career.[9]

References

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