Zlatko Arambasic

Early career

Arambašić began his career in Croatia at his local football club in Split and briefly played for Canterbury-Marrickville before making a name for himself with successful spells at Blacktown City Demons.

Blacktown City Demons

Arambašić's performances and record of 14 goals in 44 games in two National Soccer League (NSL) seasons earned him a move to Belgian Pro League side Mechelen in 1990. After two seasons at Mechelan, Arambasić moved to Australian side Sydney Olympic.

KV Mechelen

Arambašić's return to Australia got him a return to the Belgian side Mechelen. Arambasić signed a year-long deal. After a year spell at Mechelen, he signed for French Ligue 1 side FC Metz.

He played at the 1992 Summer Olympics but never a full international for the senior team.

International

Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Arambasić goal.

Zlatko Arambašić has one child, Marco. Zlatko is of Croatian descent. After Zlatko's retirement from professional football, he decided to take upon teaching, where for eighteen years he had been working as a PDHPE teacher at Trinity Grammar School in Sydney's inner West since 2000. In 2024, he departed Trinity Grammar, and took up a role at Scots College, as Head of Football, and PDHPE teacher.