Johnny Dusbaba (born 14 March 1956) is a Dutch retired footballer who played for Ajax and Anderlecht among others, as well as the Dutch national side.

Johnny Dusbaba
Dusbaba in 1975
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-03-14) 14 March 1956 (age 68)
Place of birth The Hague, Netherlands
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1974 ADO Den Haag 33 (0)
1974–1977 Ajax 93 (2)
1977–1981 Anderlecht 117 (1)
1981–1982 Standard Liège 16 (0)
1982–1984 NAC 36 (2)
1984–1986 Sint-Niklaas 31 (0)
Total 326 (5)
International career
1977–1978 Netherlands 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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He started his career at hometown club ADO Den Haag, before joining Hans Kraay-coached Dutch giants Ajax in 1974. A tough, but somewhat careless defender, he moved abroad to play in Belgium for Anderlecht alongside compatriots Peter Ressel, Arie Haan and Rob Rensenbrink and later for Standard Liège. After spending time at NAC, he finished his career at Sint-Niklaas.[1]

International career

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Dusbaba made his debut for the Netherlands in an August 1977 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Iceland and earned a total of 4 caps, scoring no goals. His final international was an October 1978 UEFA Euro qualification match against Switzerland.[2] He was a preliminary member for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, but was not part of the final squad.[1]

Personal life

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Dusbaba was known for doing all kinds of dubious business during his playing career, selling fur coats, video recorders and TV's from the trunk of his car.[3]

Honours

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Ajax Amsterdam[4]

RSC Anderlecht[5]

Standard Liège[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b Column 'vergeten' voetbalhelden: Johnny Dusbaba - NH Nieuws (in Dutch)
  2. ^ Intl career stats - EU Football
  3. ^ De zakenman Dusbaba - Nieuwsblad (in Dutch)
  4. ^ "Ajax | Prijzenkast".
  5. ^ "RSC Anderlecht | Palmares".
  6. ^ "Jules Pappaert Cup".
  7. ^ "Tournois de Paris : une compétition opposant 4 clubs" (in French). Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Nationale Trofee voor Sportverdienste".
  9. ^ "Standard de Liège | Palmares".
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