Drago Vabec

Dragutin Vabec, most commonly known as Drago Vabec (born 26 October 1950 in Zagreb, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Croatian left winger who played for SFR Yugoslavia, Dinamo Zagreb and Stade Brestois. He is considered as one of the best players in Dinamo Zagreb history and the best player in Stade Brestois history. His family originates from Čakovec, Međimurje County, and he spent most of his time there.

Drago Vabec
Personal information
Full name Dragutin Vabec
Date of birth (1950-10-26) 26 October 1950
Place of birth Zagreb, SFR Yugoslavia
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1977 Dinamo Zagreb 230 (45)
1977 Toronto Metros-Croatia 15 (11)
1977–1979 Dinamo Zagreb 28 (10)
1979–1983 Stade Brestois 118 (60)
1983–1984 Dinamo Zagreb 7 (1)
Total 398 (127)
National team
1973–1976 Yugoslavia 7 (1)
Teams managed
2006–2007 Čakovec
2012–2013 Sloga Čakovec
2013– Strahoninec
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

While playing for Yugoslavia during a match against Sweden on 10 October 1975 he scored a fantastic goal, which was for years screened at the beginning of the sports program.[1]

In October 2006, he was appointed head coach at relegation-threatened Croatian second division side NK Čakovec. He remained at the position until the end of the season, but failed to save the club from relegation.

Playing style

Although Vabec played mostly as a left winger, he was an excellent right winger too, and could also play at a high level as a midfielder or a defender. The football experts deem him the most versatile player in Dinamo's history. Vabec was described as a highly intelligent player, with superb technique and passing skills, and equally adept with both feet.[1]

References
  1. "Briljirao u Maksimiru, u francuskom klubu najbolji ikad: Najsvestraniji igrač Dinama u povijesti!". Sportske novosti (in Croatian). 26 May 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.

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