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Dragan Džajić is a former Serbian footballer, born in 1946, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest wingers of his generation. He spent the majority of his club career with Red Star Belgrade, where he made over 590 appearances and won five Yugoslav First League titles. Džajić also earned 85 caps for the Yugoslavia national team between 1964 and 1979, participating in the 1968 European Championship where he was the tournament's top scorer. Following his playing career, he transitioned into football administration, eventually serving as president of Red Star Belgrade.
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Which football club did Dragan Džajić spend most of his career playing for?
Dragan Džajić spent the vast majority of his highly decorated club career playing for Red Star Belgrade. During his tenure with the Serbian giants, he made over 590 appearances for the club. He is widely considered to be the greatest player in the history of Red Star Belgrade.
What position did Dragan Džajić play?
Born in 1946, Džajić is widely regarded as one of the greatest left-wingers of his generation. He was famous for his incredible dribbling skills, precise crossing, and deadly left-footed free kicks. His ability to dictate the pace of the game from the left flank made him a nightmare for opposing defenders.
How many league titles did Dragan Džajić win?
During his time at Red Star Belgrade, Džajić won an impressive five Yugoslav First League titles. He also helped lead the Yugoslavia national team to the finals of the 1968 European Championship. He finished as the top scorer of that tournament, scoring two goals in the final against Italy.
Did Dragan Džajić ever play for a club outside of Yugoslavia?
Yes, toward the end of his playing career, Džajić moved to France to play for SC Bastia in Ligue 1. He had a highly successful stint there, even helping the relatively small Corsican club reach the final of the UEFA Cup in 1978. After his retirement as a player, he eventually returned to Red Star Belgrade to serve as the club's president.
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