Dragan Pantelić 1951 – 2021

Biography

Dragan Pantelić was a Serbian footballer born on December 9, 1951, in Lešnica. He came of age during a transformative period for Serbian sports, when football was growing in prominence throughout the region. His career in the sport reflected his dedication to the game and his connection to his homeland during those formative years of Yugoslav athletics.

Throughout his life, Pantelić remained a part of Serbia’s sporting heritage. He passed away on October 20, 2021, in Niš, at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy as one of Serbia’s footballers. His contributions to the sport during his active years were part of a broader tradition of athletic excellence in the region.

Though his playing career spanned decades ago, Pantelić’s memory endures among those who knew him and followed Serbian football. He represents a generation of athletes who helped build the foundation of modern Serbian sports during the mid-twentieth century. His life exemplified a commitment to the beautiful game that transcended borders and generations.