Zlatko Tripković is a Yugoslavian former footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972 | Davis & Elkins College | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971 | Hamilton Croatia | ||
| 1974 | Baltimore Comets | 10 | (0) |
| 1975 | Rhode Island Oceaneers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editTripković emigrated to the United States in 1968.[1] In 1971, he played in the National Soccer League with Hamilton Croatia.[2] In 1972, he played college soccer with Davis & Elkins College, and was named to the All West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Soccer Team.[3] He also served as an assistant coach for the college team.[1] He was prevented from playing at the college level in 1973 as he signed several professional contracts before the commencement of the season.[4]
In 1974, he played in the North American Soccer League with Baltimore Comets.[5] He made 10 appearances for Baltimore.[6] In 1975, he played in the American Soccer League with Rhode Island Oceaneers.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Zlatko Tripkovic a Yugoslavian born midfielder". The Baltimore Sun. March 16, 1974. p. 8.
- ^ "Hamilton wins on early goal". The Globe and Mail. July 31, 1971. p. 32.
- ^ "Soccer - Six D&E Senators Named; Butler Picked for 3rd Year". Charleston Gazette-Mail. November 26, 1972. p. 40.
- ^ "Davis and Elkins' Soccer Mentor Says Ethics Dictated Forfeit Report". Daily Press (Virginia). January 28, 1973. p. 45.
- ^ "Comets to begin training". Baltimore Sun. March 13, 1974. p. 26.
- ^ "NASL-Zlatko Tripkovic". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ^ "Canal leads league's goalies". Herald Statesman. July 18, 1975. p. 17.