Andrija Delibasic dead at 43: Former LaLiga star dies after two-year battle with brain cancer as tributes pour in
FORMER LaLiga star Andrija Delibasic has died aged just 43 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.
The Montenegro striker scored in a 2-2 draw with England in a Euro 2012 qualifier in Podgorica.
Delibasic played for Spanish clubs Real Mallorca, Real Sociedad, Hercules and Rayo Vallecano.
He won two Serbian titles with Partizan Belgrade, and played a small part in Benfica‘s 2005 Portuguese league triumph.
Capped 21 times, Delibasic went on to coach Montenegrin club Mornar from 2021 to 2023.
He underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
But home-country media revealed that he tragically passed away on Wednesday.
Delibasic’s former clubs were quick to pay tribute to the Niksic-born ace.
Hercules wrote: “We lament the passing of Andrija Delibasic. He was the key to our promotion to the Primera Liga in 2009-10.
“He scored 20 goals in two seasons for us. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Meanwhile Mallorca said: “We deeply regret the loss of our former player, Andrija Delibasic.
“We send our thoughts to his family and loved ones.”
Globe-trotting Delibasic also played for Portuguese clubs Braga and Beira-Mar as well as Greek big-hitters AEK Athens.
He had a spell with Thai club Ratchaburi before ending his playing career with Sutjeska, based in his home town Niksic.