Blazenko Bekavac (born February 4, 1975) is a former Croatian footballer who played in the Croatian First Football League, Regionalliga Süd, Canadian Professional Soccer League, and the Football League.

Blazenko Bekavac
Personal information
Full name Blazenko Bekavac
Date of birth (1975-02-04) 4 February 1975 (age 49)
Place of birth SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2000 Mladost 127 14 (0)
2000 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 7 (0)
2004 Hamilton Thunder
2006–2008 Lamia
2009–2010 HAŠK
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career edit

Bekavac played with NK Mladost 127 in the Croatian First Football League in 1999, where he would appear in a total of 14 matches.[1] In 2000, he went to Germany to sign with 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 in the Regionalliga Süd. In 2004, he went overseas to Canada to sign with Hamilton Thunder of the Canadian Professional Soccer League.[2] During his tenure with Hamilton he won the Western Conference title, and qualified for the postseason. He featured in the semi-final match against Toronto Croatia, and lost the match to a score of 2-0.[3] In 2006, he returned to Europe to sign with PAS Lamia 1964 of the Football League. In 2009, he played and retired with NK HAŠK.

References edit

  1. ^ "Blaženko Bekavac". hrnogomet.com. Retrieved 2016-01-31.
  2. ^ "CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League". 2004-10-19. Archived from the original on 2004-10-19. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
  3. ^ Glover, Robin. "October 9, 2004 CPSL Rogers Cup Semi-Final game Hamilton Thunder vs Toronto Croatia (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-01-31.