Rudolf Dobrijević

Rudolf Dobrijević (27 January 1907 – 29 May 1991) was a Croatian footballer.

Born in Pula on January 27, 1907, back then part of Austro-Hungary, he was working as a choffeur in the Spanish consulate in Fiume (Rijeka), and he started playing there for a local club AS Gloria while his brother played for Orijent. In 1929 he moved to Belgrade and joined SK Jugoslavija playing with them in the Yugoslav First League. He played mainly as right midfielder or winger. However, after two seasons he suffered a major injury and never more returned to professional football.[1]

He played one match for the Yugoslav national team.[2] It was played against Bulgaria (2-2) on June 15, 1930, and it was the last match Yugoslavia played in their preparations for the 1930 FIFA World Cup.[1]

He spent his last years of life in Rijeka and died on May 29, 1991.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rudolf Dobrijević at Reprezentacija.rs
  2. ↑ Rudolf Dobrijević at National-Football-Teams.com


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