Antonio Vojak
Italian striker and midfielder, known as Vojak I, who scored over 100 goals for Napoli.
Antonio Vojak (19 November 1904 – 9 May 1975) was an Italian footballer who played as a striker or midfielder. His playing career was played out during the 1920s and 1930s. He is most noted for his time with Italian sides Juventus and Napoli, for the latter of which he scored 102 goals. His younger brother Oliviero Vojak played professionally as well, for Juventus and Napoli. To distinguish them, Antonio was known as Vojak I and Oliviero as Vojak II.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 19 November 1904
- Birthplace
- Pola, Austrian Littoral; Austria-Hungary
- Died
- 9 May 1975
- Place of death
- Varese, Italy
- Position
- Striker, midfielder
Lore & Background
Vojak was born in Pula, now in Croatia but then part of Austria-Hungary, and later ceded to the Kingdom of Italy in 1918. Due to fascist anti-slav laws, he was forced to use the name Vogliani.
Reader's Guide
Vojak's football career started with Lazio during the 1924–25 season, playing only 10 games but scoring 7 goals. He then signed for Juventus, where he was part of a squad which won the Italian Football Championship in 1926, amassing 46 goals in 102 games for the club. He moved next to Napoli, staying until 1935 and scoring over 100 goals. After leaving Napoli, Vojak played two more seasons: first with Lucchese-Libertas in 1935–36 (where he played only 1 game) and then with Genoa in 1936–37. After retiring, he served as a manager. He died in 1975.
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