 Began career in 86 with Hajduk Split, signed for Metz in 90, a year later he joined AS Cannes, and from 92-94 he played for a third French first division club FC Montpellier
Went back to Hajduk Spilt with other famous players - Stimac and Bilic - in 94, Real Valladolid, Derby County
Champions League quarter-finalist in 94
Signed for Real Valladolid, and after the European Championships in England he joined Derby County with his former Hajduk colleague Igor Stimac
On October 17 90 Scored national side's first goal since it had declared its intention to become independent
Renowned for his accurate shooting
Swedish coach Nils Liedholm named Asanovic "the footballing professor", a nickname that has stayed with him
Married, one son, Antonio, one daughter, Ana-Maria
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