Croatia football team – Interesting and Fun Facts

The current coach is Croatian Zlatko Dalić, who has been leading the team since 2017 (data from June 1, 2018).

Croatia is a European team that has played official matches since 1940.

The official name of the association: Hrvatski nogometni savez.

Croatia football team interesting facts

1. Croatia played their first match on April 2, 1940. She beat Switzerland 4-0.

2. Midfielder Darijo Srna (134) played the most games for Croatia. He played in the years 2002–2016.

3. The most goals were scored by Davor Šuker (in 69 games he scored 45 goals). He played in the years 1990–2002.

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5. The youngest debutant was Alen Halilovic. On June 10, 2013, he entered the field at the age of 16, 11 months and 23 days.

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6. The oldest player was Niko Kovac. On October 11, 2008, he played a game at the age of 36, 11 months and 26 days.

7. Croatia made its debut at the World Cup in 1998. His greatest success was winning 3rd place.

8. The biggest success at the European Championship was reaching the quarter-finals in 1996 and 2008.

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9. The tallest player is goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic – 201 cm (data from June 1, 2018).

10. The lowest player is midfielder Luka Modric – 172 cm (data from June 1, 2018)

11. The most expensive player is Ivan Rakitic. Its market value is EUR 50 million (data from June 1, 2018).

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12. Croatia is ranked 20th in the FIFA ranking (data as of June 7, 2018).

13. Highest place in the FIFA – 3 ranking (1999).

14. The lowest position in the FIFA ranking – 125 (1994).

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15. The Croatian National Stadium is the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb (capacity 38,100).

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16. Of the 23 players selected for the World Cup in Russia, 2 play in the Croatian league.

17. The technical sponsor of the Croatian national team since 2001 is Nike.

18. The youngest competitor appointed to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Duje Caleta-Car, 21 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

19. The oldest competitor appointed to the World Cup in Russia 2018 is Danijel Subasic, 33 years old (data from June 10, 2018).

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20. The Croatian national team is based at the 2018 World Cup in Ilichevo near Saint Petersburg.

21. The average height of 23 Croatian players is 185 cm.

22. Croatia has played the most matches with Hungary – 10 (3 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss) and with Estonia – 10 (7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss). Data as of June 13, 2018.

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Croatia football team questions and answers

What are the players of Croatia called?

Croatian players are called “Vatreni” which means “Firemen”.

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What was the biggest jackpot in Croatian history?

On June 6, 2016, Croatia defeated San Marino all the way 10 to 0.

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What was the biggest loss in Croatian history?

Croatia lost 5: 1 three times (with the Third Reich in 1941 and 1942, and with England in 2009).

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What is the total value of the Croatian players going to the World Cup in Russia?

The total estimated value of the 23-person team appointed for the 2018 World Cup is EUR 354 million.

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What are the most famous footballers who have coached Croatia?

In 2013-2015, Niko Kovač was Croatia’s coach.

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How many times has Croatia played with Poland?

Croatia has played 5 matches with the Polish national team (3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss).

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What are the chances of bookmakers for Croatia to win the 2018 World Cup?

Croatia’s odds to win are 34.00. For comparison, Poland is 67.00.

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What is the average age of the players going to the 2018 World Cup?

The average age of players going to the 2018 World Cup is 27.9 years.

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