Mark Talajic
Australian soccer player
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Mark Talajic (born 2 July 1969) is an Australian former soccer player.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 July 1969 | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1991 | Melbourne Croatia | 87 | (4) |
| 1991–1992 | Canberra Metros | ||
| 1992–1994 | Melbourne Knights | 48 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1992 | Australia | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Talajic made his debut for Melbourne Croatia at just 16 years of age as a product of the youth system and went on to establish himself as a key player over the course of several seasons. He briefly played for Canberra Metros before returning to his former club, now named Melbourne Knights FC. In 2003 as a part of the club's 50th Anniversary celebrations, Talajic was named in the club's Team of the Century nominees.[1]
International career
Talajic represented Australia at both junior and senior level.
In 1985, he represented Australia at the FIFA U-16 World Championship where Australia made it through to the quarter-final stage.[2]
He also participated in the qualifiers for the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship although failed to make the final team.[3]
Talajic only made one appearance for Australia in 1992 against Indonesia as a part of the Indonesian Independence Cup.[4]
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