Drago Dumbovic (born February 5, 1960) is a Croatian former footballer and a head coach. He is noted for playing indoor soccer and the adoption of the nickname Drago in 1986.
Career
Dumbovic played in the Yugoslav First League in 1979 with
Dinamo Zagreb.
Throughout his tenure with Dinamo he played in the 1979–80 UEFA Cup, 1980–81 European Cup Winners' Cup, and the 1982–83 European Cup. In 1983, he played abroad in the Major Indoor Soccer League with Pittsburgh Spirit.
After his stint with Pittsburgh he spent time with
Wichita Wings, and Minnesota Strikers.
In 1985, he signed with league rivals
Chicago Sting, where he began using the nickname
Drago and shaved his hair.
After two seasons in Chicago he played with the Baltimore Blast in 1986.
In 1989, he played in the American Soccer League with Maryland Bays, and with the Washington Diplomats in 1990.
In 1998, he returned to his former team the Detroit Rockers.
Managerial career
Dumbovic began coaching in the National Professional Soccer League with the
Detroit Rockers in the 1998-1999 season as an interim assistant coach for Bryan Finnerty.
The following season he was given head coach responsibilities.
In 2003, he was appointed the head coach for Saginaw Valley State University's women's soccer team.
In 2014, he was named the director for Cleveland United's girl soccer program.
Honors
Detroit Rockers
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NPSL Championship (1): 1991–92
