Ilija Pantelić


Ilija Pantelić was a Yugoslav and Serbian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career

After playing for BAK Bela Crkva and Radnički Sombor, Pantelić spent eight seasons at Vojvodina between 1961 and 1969. He collected 176 appearances and netted six goals in the Yugoslav First League, helping them win the title in the 1965–66 season. During his time at the club, Pantelić managed to score a hat-trick in a league game against Trešnjevka, as well as a goal against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the 1966–67 European Cup second round.
In 1969, Pantelić moved to France and joined Paris-Neuilly, before switching to Marseille. He also played for Bastia and Paris Saint-Germain, amassing over 200 appearances in the top flight of French football.

International career

At international level, Pantelić was capped 18 times for Yugoslavia from 1964 to 1968. He represented the country at UEFA Euro 1968, as Yugoslavia lost to Italy in the final.

Post-playing career

After retiring from the game, Pantelić served as the director of Vojvodina's youth academy for many years.

Honours

Club

;Vojvodina
;Marseille
;Yugoslavia