Playing career
Vabec was born in Zagreb, SFR Yugoslavia. He made his debut for Yugoslavia national football team, Yugoslavia in a September 1973 Exhibition game, friendly match against Hungary national football team, Hungary and earned a total of seven caps, scoring one goal. His final international was an April 1976 UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying, European Championship qualification match against Wales national football team, Wales. While playing for Yugoslavia during a match against Sweden men's national football team, Sweden on 10 October 1975 he scored a fantastic goal, which was for years screened at the beginning of the sports program.Style of play
Although Vabec played mostly as a left winger, he was an excellent right winger too and could also play at a high level as a midfielder or a defender. The football experts deem him the most versatile player in Dinamo's history. Vabec was described as a highly intelligent player, with superb technique and passing skills, and equally adept with both feet.Managerial career
In October 2006, he was appointed head coach at relegation-threatened Druga HNL, 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.References
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