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Mark Talajic (born 2 July 1969) is an Australian former association football player.

Mark Talajic

Personal information
Date of birth	(1969-07-02) 2 July 1969 (age 53)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1986–1991	Melbourne Croatia	87	(4)
1991–1992	Canberra Metros
1992–1994	Melbourne Knights	48	(0)
National team
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]

References

External links

• Aussie Footballers Tabain to Tathem

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