Žarko Grabovač (born 16 June 1983) is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Early and personal life

Born in Ruma,

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, Grabovač came to the Netherlands at early age and also holds Dutch citizenship.Arbitration CAS Blackpool F.C. v. TOP Oss, 2006
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Career

Grabovač began at JVC Cuijk, before later playing as an amateur for TOP Oss, Ronse and Geldrop/AEK, before moving to England to play for

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in January 2005. Grabovač made three appearances in

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for Blackpool, his only first-team appearances for the club, before being released at the end of the 2004–05 campaign. Grabovač returned to the Netherlands, signing with Fortuna Sittard for the 2005–06 season. In 2011, he moved to Helmond Sport After his release by Helmond, Grabovač joined amateur side De Treffers in summer 2013, then signed for Willem II after only a few weeks. He left the Tilburg club after only 4 months as he wanted to focus on his career after football.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Grabovac, Zarko 1983 births Living people Footballers from Ruma Immigrants to the Netherlands Yugoslav emigrants Men's association football forwards Serbia and Montenegro men's footballers Serbian men's footballers Dutch men's footballers TOP Oss players K.S.K. Ronse players Blackpool F.C. players Fortuna Sittard players Helmond Sport players Willem II Tilburg players Eerste Divisie players Challenger Pro League players English Football League players Serbia and Montenegro expatriate men's footballers Dutch expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium Serbia and Montenegro expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Expatriate men's footballers in England Serbia and Montenegro expatriate sportspeople in England Dutch expatriate sportspeople in England 21st-century Serbian sportsmen