Vinko Cuzzi


Vinko Cuzzi was a Croatian footballer who played as right back or libero.

Playing career

Club

Cuzzi was the Hajduk Split squad captain for several years, receiving the trophy when Hajduk won the 1967 Yugoslav Cup, which was also their first triumph in that competition.

International

He made his debut for Yugoslavia in a September 1965 friendly match away against the Soviet Union and earned a total of 8 caps, scoring no goals. His final international was a June 1966 friendly away against West [Germany national football team|West Germany].

Post-playing career

After his playing career, he worked as a lawyer and later as a judge in the county court of Split. He was also a long time member of Hajduk's executive board as well as the president of its assembly from 1994 to 1996.

Personal life

His son Ivo Cuzzi was also a footballer.

Honours

Hajduk Split