Rudolf Dobrijević

Rudolf Dobrijević was a Croatian footballer.

Club career

Born in Pula on 27 January 1906, back then part of Austro-Hungary, he was working as a chauffeur in the Spanish consulate in Fiume, and he started playing there for a local club AS Gloria while his brother played for Orijent. In 1929 he moved to Belgrade and joined SK Jugoslavija playing with them in the Yugoslav First League. He played mainly as right midfielder or winger. However, after two seasons he suffered a major injury and never more returned to professional football.

International career

He played one match for the [Yugoslavia national Association football|football team|Yugoslavia national team]. It was played against Bulgaria on June 15, 1930, and it was the last match Yugoslavia played in their preparations for the 1930 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life

He spent his last years of life in Rijeka and died on 29 May 1991.