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Ilija Pantelić

1942 – 2014

Football goalkeeper from Serbia

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Lived 1942 – 2014 (aged 72). Ilija Pantelić was a Yugoslav association football player and association football coach.

Ilija Pantelić (; 2 August 1942 – 17 November 2014) was a Yugoslav and Serbian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career After playing for Radnički Sombor in the Yugoslav Second League, Pantelić spent eight seasons at Yugoslav First League side Vojvodina between 1961 and 1969. He collected 176 league appearances and netted six goals, helping them win the title in the 1965–66 season. During his time at the club, Pantelić managed to score a hat-trick in a league game against Trešnjevka, as well as a goal against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the 1966–67 European Cup second round.

In 1969, Pantelić moved to France and joined Paris-Neuilly, before switching to Marseille. He also played for Bastia (1971–1974) and Paris Saint-Germain (1974–1977), amassing over 200 appearances in the top flight of French football.

International career At international level, Pantelić was capped 18 times for Yugoslavia from 1964 to 1968. He represented the country at UEFA Euro 1968, as Yugoslavia lost to Italy in the final.

Post-playing career After hanging up his boots, Pantelić served as the director of Vojvodina's youth academy for many years.

Honours Vojvodina Yugoslav First League: 1965–66

Marseille French Division 1: 1970–71

Yugoslavia UEFA European Championship runner-up: 1968

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ilija Pantelić?

football goalkeeper from Serbia (1942-2014)

When was Ilija Pantelić born?

Ilija Pantelić was born on 2 August 1942 in Kozica.

When did Ilija Pantelić die?

Ilija Pantelić died on 17 November 2014 in Novi Sad.

What was Ilija Pantelić's occupation?

Ilija Pantelić was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Ilija Pantelić?

Ilija Pantelić was Yugoslav.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ilija Pantelić

· Wikidata: Q2696273

· DBpedia: Ilija Pantelić

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