Dragan Pantelić


Dragan Pantelić is a Yugoslav former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He scored over 20 goals over the course of his career, mainly from penalties.

Club career

After starting out at Rađevac and Grafičar Beograd, Pantelić spent 10 seasons with Radnički Niš from 1971 to 1981. He amassed over 250 appearances in the Yugoslav First League, netting 15 goals. In a league fixture against Velež Mostar, Pantelić scored the match-winning goal from inside his own penalty area. He later moved abroad to France and joined Bordeaux, representing the side for two seasons. After briefly playing for Timok in the Yugoslav Second League, Pantelić returned to Radnički Niš in the 1984–85 season, before retiring from the game.

International career

At international level, Pantelić earned 19 caps for Yugoslavia between 1979 and 1984, scoring two goals. He also represented the country at the 1980 Summer Olympics, as they finished in fourth place and took part at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

Post-playing career

After ending his playing career, Pantelić temporarily served as manager of Radnički Niš between November 1989 and March 1990. He was also the president of the club in the late 1990s.

Honours

;Radnički Niš