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Eugen DasovicYugoslav Croatian footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 01.12.1896
Country:  Croatia |
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Eugen Dasović: A Croatian Footballing Legend
Early Life and Club CareerEugen Dasović, a Croatian defender, was born in the town of Petrinja in 1896. He commenced his footballing journey with the local club. In 1913, he joined the prestigious Zagreb-based club HŠK, where he played until 1924.
After the 1924 Olympics, Dasović moved to Prague, where he represented DFC (Deutsche Fußball-Club). In 1925, he returned to Zagreb and joined Građanski. He remained with the club until 1928, winning two Yugoslav Championships (1926, 1928) and reaching the quarterfinals of the Mitropa Cup in 1928.
Dasović's career culminated with a return to HŠK in 1928, where he played until his retirement in 1930. Throughout his club career, he made 26 appearances for the Zagreb representative team.
International Career
Dasović made his debut for the Kingdom of Yugoslavia national team on June 3, 1923, in a match against Poland in Krakow. He played his final international match on October 28, 1927, against Czechoslovakia in Prague.
In total, Dasović earned 10 caps for Yugoslavia, including one appearance at the 1924 Olympics. Unfortunately, his team suffered a heavy defeat against eventual gold medalists Uruguay.
Legacy
Eugen Dasović passed away in Zagreb on February 7, 1980, at the age of 84. He is remembered as one of Yugoslavia's most esteemed defenders during the interwar period.
Achievements
Yugoslav Championship: 1926, 1928 (with Građanski)Mitropa Cup Quarterfinals: 1928 (with Građanski)
