Zoran Varvodić
Croatian professional footballer
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| Intro | Croatian professional footballer | |
| Places | Croatia | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 26 December 1963, Split | |
| Age | 61 years |
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Biography
Zoran Varvodić (born 26 December 1963) is a Croatian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Early and personal life
Born in Split, Varvodić's son Miro is also a professional footballer. During the 1980s, he was knicknamed "Rambo" because of the similar hairstyle he wore at the time.
Career
Varvodić played throughout Yugoslavia for GOŠK Dubrovnik, Hajduk Split, Spartak Subotica and Olimpija Ljubljana, then after Yugoslav break-up with Croatian clubs Dubrovnik, Primorac Stobreč, NK Zadar, RNK Split, and in Slovenia with Korotan. He also played in Spain for Cádiz.
1987 Yugoslav Cup final
He is famous amongst Hajduk Split fans thanks to his epic performance in the 1986–87 Yugoslav Cup final against NK Rijeka. He entered the game in the 119th minute so that he can join the penalty shootout where he managed to save 3 penalties and score the winning one.