Slobodan Topalović (8 November 1952 – May 1994) was a Serbian football goalkeeper. He is considered to be one of Olympique Lyonnais best ever goalkeepers and has been named the best ever Yugoslavian to associate with the club. His son was also a professional footballer who played in Iran, Kazakhstan, Serbia and is now a goalkeeping coach for Emirates Club. Slobodan played in West Germany, before having a stint of two years with OFK Belgrade.[1] He then ended his career with Olympique Lyonnais.

Slobodan Topalović
Personal information
Date of birth 8 November 1952
Place of birth Čačak, SFR Yugoslavia
Date of death 1 May 1994
Place of death Belgrade, FR Yugoslavia
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1977 1. FC Köln 17 (0)
1977–1979 Viktoria Köln
1979–1981 OFK Belgrade
1981–1987 Olympique Lyonnais
International career
1978–1985 Yugoslavia 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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  1. ^ "1.liga 1980/81". nogonet. Retrieved 2008-04-23.[permanent dead link]

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