Zdenko Vukasović (19 September 1941 – 27 May 2021) was a Croatian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Born in Split, Vukasović played for RNK Split, Hajduk Split, La Gantoise, Anderlecht, Cercle Brugge and Lokeren.
Vukasović played in 50 matches for Hajduk and, as it was not allowed to leave Yugoslavia before the age of 28, he was helped by a masseur to move abroad to Belgium, aged 24.
He played 28 matches for La Gantoise, where he succeeded club legend Mance Seghers but was relegated to the second tier. He then had two seasons at Belgian's second level and one back in the top tier with Cercle Brugge.
Death
Vukasović died on 27 May 2021, at the age of 79.