Career
His family originates from Čakovec, Međimurje County, and he spent most of his time there. While playing for Yugoslaviaduring a match against Sweden on 10 October 1975 he scored a fantastic goal, which was for years screened at the beginning of the sports program In October 2006, he was appointed head coach at relegation-threatened Croatian second division side NK Čakovec.
He remained at the position until the end of the season, but failed to save the club from relegation.