Emil Urch (18 July 1911 – 24 June 1980), nicknamed Urec, was a Croatian footballer who played as a goalkeeper and made two appearances for the Croatia national team.[1] He also occasionally played as a forward for NK Jaska, in addition to his usual role as goalkeeper.[2] He later worked as a manager for lower-division clubs in Zagreb.[3]
Career
Urch made his international debut for the Independent State of Croatia, a World War II-era puppet state of Nazi Germany, on 5 April 1942 in a friendly match against Italy, which finished as a 0–4 loss in Genoa. He earned his second and final cap six days later on 11 April in a friendly match against Bulgaria, which finished as a 0–6 loss in Zagreb.[4]
Personal life
Urch died on 24 June 1980 at the age of 69.[1]
Career statistics
International
| Croatia[4] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 1942 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
References
- ^ a b Emil Urch at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "Emil Urch". NK Jaska (in Croatian). 30 May 2017. Archived from the original on 15 April 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Emil Urch". GNK Dinamo Zagreb (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 15 April 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Emil Urch". EU-Football.info. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
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