Zeljko Bilecki

Zeljko Bilecki

Birthday 28 April 1950

Date of Passing 26 April 2023 (72)

Height 185cm

Born in Zagreb, YUG

Grew up in Zagreb, YUG

Nationality CAN

Zeljko Bilecki

  • Soccer Province ON
  • Legacy # MNT-0154

Stats Summary

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  • Minutes Played 224
  • Red Cards 0
  • Yellow Cards 0
Clean Sheets 2
Goals Against 0
Appearances 3
Starts 2

Bio

Željko Bliecki... he was 18 years old when he moved to Canada... Canadian citizen... married his wife Frances...

career three international “A” appearances across five years from 1973 to 1977 with Canada Soccer's Men's National Team as a goalkeeper...

with Toronto Metros-Croatia, a North American Soccer League Championship winner (Soccer Bowl in 1976)... with Toronto Croatia National SC, a four-time National League Ontario winner (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973)...

as noted by the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 1979, “exciting to watch because he is quick and fearless coming out of the goal. An experienced goalkeeper, he directs his defenders well; commands confidence. Good in the air and physically strong, he is not easily charged by opposing attackers”...

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