{"id":10992,"date":"2023-05-28T18:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T16:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/?p=10992"},"modified":"2023-05-28T18:31:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-28T16:31:01","slug":"drago-dumbovic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/en\/drago-dumbovic\/","title":{"rendered":"DRAGO DUMBOVIC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drago Dumbovic<\/strong> (Zagreb, Croatia, 1960), soccer player, coach and manager of<br \/>\nsoccer academies. Lives in Cleveland, OH.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After a 23-year professional playing career spanning across Croatia and America, Dumbovic brings his wealth of knowledge to Cleveland, where he will look to develop the next generation of elite players utilizing fundamental European concepts.<\/p>\n<p>Dumbovic achieved a long and decorated professional playing career. Most notably, he developed as a player in the academy of Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia, one of the top academies in the world which has produced the likes of Luka Modric, who was crowned as the winner of the Ballon d\u2019Or in 2018, a recognition that is generally regarded as the most prestigious individual award in world soccer. During his time with Dinamo, Dumbovic scored important goals, including one in 1980 Cup Final that defined his career and cemented his status as a folk hero of the club. The goal\u2019s 40th anniversary was recently celebrated in Croatia.<\/p>\n<p>Dumbovic later brought his expertise stateside, capping off a stellar playing career before transitioning into the ranks of professional and college coaching. He has spent time as the director of elite academies and specialized programs throughout the country, sharing his knowledge of European concepts and technical foundations. After having honed his coaching skills all across America, he is excited for the opportunity to begin this new chapter in Cleveland. \u201cI spent time as the Director of so many specialized academies across the country, and now I can finally say I am home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Playing Experience<\/p>\n<p>23 Year Professional Soccer Career in Croatia and United States<\/p>\n<p>(1976-1999)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dinamo Zagreb (1976-1983) \u2013 developed in one of the top academies in world soccer<\/li>\n<li>CISL\/MISL\/NPSL (various teams) Detroit Rockers\/Neon, Washington Diplomats, Baltimore Blast, Maryland Bays, Chicago Sting, Pittsburgh Spirit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10993\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-200x213.jpg 200w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-400x425.jpg 400w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-600x638.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-768x816.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-800x850.jpg 800w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-964x1024.jpg 964w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic-1200x1275.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dumbovic.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Drago Dumbovic (Zagreb, Croatia, 1960), soccer player, coach and manager of soccer academies. 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