Branko Strupar

Branko Strupar ( born February 9, 1970 in Zagreb ) is a former Belgian international footballer. In 1999, the Croatian-born after his marriage to a Belgian woman Belgian citizenship.

Life

Strupar began his career at NK Zagreb. On the recommendation of Besnik Hasi he moved in 1994 to KRC Genk. In 1996, with the club promotion to the Jupiler League. In 1998 he was elected with 22 goals scorer and in the same year to Belgium Player of the year. A year later he was able to celebrate with the team, the Belgian championship.

In 1999 Strupar to Derby County in the English Premier League. His stay on the island but was not blessed with success: Several injuries slowed him in 2002 and failed to avoid relegation. He remained loyal to the club but. In 2003 he went back to his hometown and signed with Dinamo Zagreb, where he ended his career after one season.

Strupar played 17 times for Belgium, thereby pass him five goals. He was at the 2002 World Cup squad, but remained in his two appearances without scoring.