Dragan Isailović (; born 12 January 1976) is a Serbian former professional

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who played as a striker. He is best remembered for his performances in his one season with Partizan, securing him a transfer to

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in 1998. However, Isailović failed to make an impact in Spain, before going on to play for numerous clubs in Portugal, Cyprus, and Bulgaria.

Club career

After spending two seasons at

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, Isailović moved to Partizan in the summer of 1997. He soon became a fan favorite after scoring the winning goal in a 1–0 home win over

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in the first leg of the

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first qualifying round. However, they were eliminated after a 5–0 loss in the return leg. Isailović finished the 1997–98 season as the team's top scorer across all competitions, helping them win the

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. Between 1998 and 2001, Isailović was under contract with Spanish club

, but made just 13 appearances in

over the course of three seasons. He subsequently moved to

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, helping them avoid relegation in his debut season. However, the club was expelled from the league due to administrative problems.

International career

Isailović represented FR Yugoslavia at under-21 level, scoring four goals in five appearances during the team's unsuccessful qualification campaign for the 1998 UEFA Under-21 Championship.

Personal life

His son, Aleksandar, is also a footballer.

Career statistics

Honours

Partizan *

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: 1997–98 AEK Larnaca *

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: 2003–04

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