| Zlatko Portner | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Zlatko Portner | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 January 1962 Ruma, FPR Yugoslavia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 23 September 2020 (aged 58) Switzerland | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Serbian / Swiss | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre back | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sloga Hrtkovci | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Crvenka | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1982–1989 | Metaloplastika | |||||||||||||||||||||
1989–1992 | Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||
1992–1994 | Vénissieux Rhône-Alpes | |||||||||||||||||||||
| BSV Bern | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| TV Zofingen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| National team | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Yugoslavia | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Teams managed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSV Bern | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Zlatko Portner (Serbian Cyrillic: Златко Портнер; 16 January 1962 – 23 September 2020)[1][2] was a Serbian handball coach and player who competed for Yugoslavia in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Club career
After playing for Crvenka, Portner joined Metaloplastika, becoming a member of the team that won consecutive European Cup titles (1984–85 and 1985–86). He later played for Barcelona, Vénissieux Rhône-Alpes, BSV Bern and TV Zofingen.
International career
At international level, Portner represented Yugoslavia in two World Championships, winning the 1986 edition in his debut appearance. He was also a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Coaching career
While playing in Switzerland, Portner started his coaching career with BSV Bern. He also served as head coach of several other Swiss teams.
Personal life
Portner was the father of fellow handball player Nikola Portner.[3]
Honours
- Metaloplastika
- Yugoslav Handball Championship: 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88
- Yugoslav Handball Cup: 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86
- European Cup: 1984–85, 1985–86
- Barcelona
- Liga ASOBAL: 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92
- European Cup: 1990–91
References
- ^ "Zlatko Portner ist gestorben" (in German). handball.ch. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Oproštaj od Zlatka Portnera, člana čuvenih Metaloplastikinih vanzemaljaca" (in Serbian). rts.rs. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Dinastija Portner: Otac i sin četiri puta šampioni Evrope" (in Serbian). maxbetsport.rs. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
External links
- Olympic record
- Zlatko Portner at Olympedia