| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zlatko Arambašić | ||
| Date of birth | (1969-09-20)20 September 1969 (age 55) | ||
| Place of birth | Split,SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1988 | Canterbury-Marrickville | 1 | (0) |
| 1989–1990 | Blacktown City Demons | 44 | (14) |
| 1990–1992 | Mechelen | 5 | (3) |
| 1992–1993 | Sydney Olympic | 18 | (9) |
| 1993–1994 | Mechelen | 15 | (3) |
| 1994–1995 | FC Metz | 4 | (0) |
| 1995–1996 | Oostende | 20 | (21) |
| 1996–1997 | NAC | 10 | (3) |
| 1997–1998 | RBC | 12 | (2) |
| 1998–1999 | Mechelen | 18 | (12) |
| 1999–2000 | Sydney Olympic | 29 | (9) |
| 2000–2001 | Sydney United | 22 | (6) |
| 2001–2002 | Parramatta Power | 12 | (3) |
| 2002–2003 | APIA Leichhardt Tigers | 38 | (19) |
| International career | |||
| 1992 | Australia | 4 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2005–2006 | Sydney United | ||
| 2017- | Hakoah Sydney City East | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Zlatko Arambašić (born 20 September 1969, often Anglicised toArambasic) is a former Australianfootball player. Mainly a forward, he could be deployed as asecond striker orwinger
He began his senior career atCanterbury-Marrickville, and in 1988 signed for NSL clubBlacktown City Demons for an undisclosed fee. He spent most of his time in Belgium playing withMechelen andOostende. In September 1994, he signed forFC Metz on a year deal. He played for several clubs in Europe and in Australia.[1]
Arambašić made his senior international debut forAustralia in 1992. He made a total of 4 appearances for Australia.
Arambašić began his career in Croatia at his local football club in Split and briefly played forCanterbury-Marrickville before making a name for himself with successful spells atBlacktown City Demons.
Arambašić's performances and record of 14 goals in 44 games in two National Soccer League (NSL) seasons earned him a move toBelgian Pro League sideMechelen in 1990. After two seasons at Mechelan, Arambasić moved to Australian sideSydney Olympic.
Arambašić's return to Australia got him a return to the Belgian sideMechelen. Arambasić signed a year-long deal. After a year spell at Mechelen, he signed for FrenchLigue 1 sideFC Metz.
He played at the1992 Summer Olympics[2] but never a full international for the senior team.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1992 | 4 | 1 | Total | 4 | 1 | |
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 July 1992 | Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain |  Mexico | 0–1 | 1–1 | 1992 Summer Olympics |
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 has been working as a PDHPE teacher atTrinity Grammar School in Sydney's inner West.
