Career
Novak spent his youth years at NK Trešnjevka, before signing for Dinamo Zagreb in 1964. Overall, Novak scored a total of 118 goals in 312 appearances during his time at Dinamo. After leaving Dinamo in late 1972 he joined German second level side VfR Heilbronn where he stayed for a single season before moving to another German second level outfit Turn- und Sportverein 1860 München in 1973.
After two seasons at Munich and only 3 goals from 19 appearances Novak retired in 1975.
Following Dinamo"s successful campaign, Novak was also called up and appeared for Yugoslavia in a friendly against Netherlands on 1 November 1967, but never appeared for the national team again.