Anto Drobnjak
Anto Drobnjak is a Montenegrin former professional footballer known for his role as a forward.
He began his professional career at FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje in 1986.
Drobnjak was one of the top scorers in the First League of Yugoslavia in 1993 while playing for Red Star Belgrade.
Биография
Early Life
Anto Drobnjak is a Montenegrin former professional footballer, born into a world where football was not just a game but a passion. He began his career at FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje, where he played from 1986 to 1990, laying the foundation for his future success. His early development was significantly influenced by his coach, Stanko "Špaco" Poklepović, who recognized his potential and nurtured his talent during his formative years at Budućnost.
Career
Drobnjak's professional journey took off when he joined FK Budućnost Podgorica in 1990, where he made his debut under the guidance of Poklepović. He quickly became a key player, showcasing his skills as a forward. In 1992, he transferred to the prestigious Red Star Belgrade, where he became one of the top scorers in the First League of Yugoslavia, sharing the honor in the 1993 season. His notable performance included scoring the winning goal in the 1993 Yugoslav Cup final against Partizan.
After his successful stint in Yugoslavia, Drobnjak moved to France, playing for SC Bastia and later for R.C. Lens, where he won the Division 1 title in 1998. His international career was marked by seven caps and three goals for the FR Yugoslavia national team, including participation in the qualification for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, although he was not selected for the final tournament.
Post-Playing Career
After retiring from professional football, Drobnjak transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant manager for the Montenegro national team from 2011 to 2015. His legacy in football continues to inspire young players in Montenegro and beyond, as he remains a respected figure in the sport.
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Карьера и клубы
Budućnost
Drobnjak joined Budućnost ahead of the 1987–88 season. He made his professional debut under coach Stanko "Špaco" Poklepović, during a time when Budućnost fielded their most accomplished generation at the time; Drobnjak's teammates at Budućnost included Dragoje Leković, Branko Brnović, Željko Petrović, Predrag Mijatović, and Dejan Savićević. Drobnjak later attributed his early development to "Špaco" Poklepović:
"I was a kid back then and in one workout, shooting [the ball], I hit him in the head, but he didn't get upset. In fact, he loved me dearly. He had that Split accent and he often mentioned Our Beautiful Lady. Well, Špaco is a legend of Hajduk and an unforgettable man."
Red Star Belgrade
Drobnjak joined Red Star Belgrade ahead of the 1992–93 season, after which he was the league's top scorer along with Vojvodina's Vesko Mihajlović. On 15 May 1993, he scored the winning goal in the final of the 1993 Yugoslav Cup, in which Red Star beat Partizan 1–0. He was Red Star's top scorer in the 1993–94 season along with teammate Ilija Ivić, and was fifth highest goal scorer in the league that season.
Bastia
Amidst international sanctions against Yugoslavia, Drobnjak asked Red Star's sports director Dragan Džajić if there was any opportunity could leave both the club and country. Džajić got word of Bastia's search for a classic center forward, and after negotiations through Džajić, Drobnjak signed a three-year contract with Bastia in 1994.…
Between 1996 and 1998, Drobnjak earned seven caps and scored three times for FR Yugoslavia. He made his debut on 6 October 1996 in a 8–1 away win against the Faroe Islands under coach Slobodan Santrač during the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification. On 24 February 1998, Drobnjak scored a goal in a 3–1 friendly loss against Argentina at Estadio José María Minella. However, he was not selected to Yugoslavia's final squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Multiple newspapers at the time expressed surprise at Drobnjak's absence in Yugoslavia's squad at the 1998 World Cup. His final international was an April 1998 friendly match against South Korea.
Drobnjak served as assistant manager to Branko Brnović at Montenegro from 2011 to 2015.
- Club
- FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje (1986–1990)
- Club
- FK Budućnost Podgorica (1990–1992)
- Club
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2000–2002)
- Club
- FK Crvena zvezda (1992–1994)
- Club
- R.C. Lens (1997–1998)
- Club
- FC Martigues (2002–2002)
- Club
- Gamba Osaka (1998–1999)
- Club
- SC Bastia (1994–1997)
- Club
- Serbia and Montenegro national football team (1996–1998)
- Club
- RC Celta de Vigo
- National team
- Yugoslavia
Наследие
Red Star Belgrade
FR Yugoslavia Cup: 1992–93 Lens
Division 1: 1997–98 Individual
First League of FR Yugoslavia top scorer: 1992–93
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aarón ÑíguezRC Celta de Vigo · 2009–2010
Abdelkrim MerrySC Bastia · 1974–1980
Abdoulaye FayeR.C. Lens · 2002–2005
Abdukodir KhusanovR.C. Lens · 2023–2025
Achraf BencharkiR.C. Lens · 2018–2019
Adam BuksaR.C. Lens · 2022–2024
Adama CoulibalyR.C. Lens · 1999–2008
Adel ChedliFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 1997–2004
Adel TaarabtR.C. Lens · 2006–2007
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorGamba Osaka · 2016
Adi RochaGamba Osaka · 2013–2013
Adolphe TeikeuFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 2015–2018
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Anto Drobnjak is a Montenegrin former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was one of two top scorers of the First League of Yugoslavia in 1993 when he played for Red Star Belgrade. Internationally, he played for FR Yugoslavia national team in the qualification for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, although he was not selected to the country's squad for the final tournament.
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