According to the Brazilian outlet Almanaque dos Artilheiros, he is the fourth highest topscorer in history with 1301 goals[2] including all matches (youth and official friendlies).

In 1974, after completing his mandatory military service,[6] Santrač moved abroad and joined Swiss club Grasshoppers.

Despite being a prolific scorer during his entire club career, Santrač never established himself at international level, making just eight friendly appearances (only 110 minutes played) for Yugoslavia between 1966 and 1974.

[9] His first cap for the national team came on 1 June 1966 in a 2–0 loss to Bulgaria and his only goal later that month against Sweden, in a game that ended in a 1–1 draw.

[10] In December 1994, Santrač started his managerial career at the helm of the national team of FR Yugoslavia, while the country was still under UN sanctions.