Zlatko Portner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zlatko Portner
Personal information
Full name	Zlatko Portner
Born	(1962-01-16)16 January 1962 Ruma, FPR Yugoslavia
Died	23 September 2020(2020-09-23) (aged 58) Switzerland
Nationality	Serbian / Swiss
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Youth career
Team
	Sloga Hrtkovci
Senior clubs
Years	Team
	Crvenka
1982–1989	Metaloplastika
1989–1992	Barcelona
1992–1994	Vénissieux Rhône-Alpes
	BSV Bern
	TV Zofingen
2002–2003	BSC Grosshöchstetten
National team
Years	Team
	Yugoslavia
Teams managed
	BSV Bern
	BSC Grosshöchstetten
	Espace Handball
Medal record Men's handball Representing  Yugoslavia Olympic Games Bronze 1988 Seoul Team World Championship Gold 1986 Switzerland Team

Zlatko Portner (born January 16, 1962 – died September 23, 2020) was a famous Serbian handball player and coach. He played for Yugoslavia in the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Zlatko Portner: A Handball Star

Zlatko Portner was a very skilled handball player. He was known for his strong play in the center back position. He played for many top clubs and also represented his country.

Playing for Clubs

Zlatko started his club career playing for Crvenka. After that, he joined Metaloplastika, which was a very strong team in Yugoslavia.

Winning Big Trophies

With Metaloplastika, Zlatko helped his team win the European Cup two times in a row. This is a huge competition for handball clubs in Europe. They won in the 1984–85 and 1985–86 seasons. He also helped them win the national championship six times in a row!

In 1989, Zlatko moved to Spain to play for Barcelona. He joined his former teammate Veselin Vujović there. Together, they helped Barcelona win the European Cup in 1991.

After playing in Spain, Zlatko moved to France. He played for Vénissieux Rhône-Alpes for two seasons. Later, he also played for several teams in Switzerland, including BSV Bern, TV Zofingen, and BSC Grosshöchstetten.

Playing for His Country

Zlatko Portner was a key player for the Yugoslavia national team. He played in two World Championships.

In his first World Championship in 1986, his team won the gold medal! This was a fantastic achievement. He also helped Yugoslavia win a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

After Playing: Coaching

While he was still playing handball in Switzerland, Zlatko started his coaching career. He coached BSV Bern and several other Swiss teams. He shared his knowledge and experience with new players.

His Family

Zlatko Portner's son, Nikola Portner, also became a professional handball player. He followed in his father's footsteps.

Zlatko's Achievements

Here are some of the big wins Zlatko Portner achieved during his career:

With Metaloplastika

• Yugoslav Handball Championship: Six times (1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88)
• Yugoslav Handball Cup: Three times (1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86)
• European Cup: Two times (1984–85, 1985–86)

With Barcelona

• Liga ASOBAL: Three times (1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92)
• European Cup: One time (1990–91)

See also

In Spanish: Zlatko Portner para niños