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Zlatko Dalić
Zlatko Dalić is a Croatian professional football manager and former player, who currently serves as the manager of the United Arab Emirates national football team. He was the manager of the Croatia national football team between 2017 and 2026. His career as a footballer was primarily with Hajduk Split – during the 1980s and 1990s – where he played as a defensive midfielder. Dalić's managerial care…
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sports · Croatian football manager (born 1966) · association football player · association football coach · celebrity · also Zlatko Dalić, Zlatko Dalic, Dalić
Born 26 October 1966 · Q8072990
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2026· 12 entries
FIFA: Dalic appointed as new UAE coach
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Public attention spiked: 2,528 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.8× the usual 658, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Croatia Bilić succession
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Public attention spiked: 7,463 Wikipedia readers in one day, 11.3× the usual 658, with 13 article edits. Coverage that week: “Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia’s coach after World Cup exit” (Associated Press News).
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Associated Press News: Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia’s coach after World Cup exit
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Yahoo! Sports: Zlatko Dalic steps down as Croatia head coach
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rediff.com: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic steps down after nine years in charge
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Public attention spiked: 7,296 Wikipedia readers in one day, 11.1× the usual 658, with 19 article edits. Editors noted: Undid revision 1362278967 by ~2026-37991-75 (talk)
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Public attention spiked: 3,808 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.8× the usual 658, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 4,038 Wikipedia readers in one day, 6.1× the usual 658, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Managerial statistics Updated stats
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Public attention spiked: 22,175 Wikipedia readers in one day, 33.7× the usual 658, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Managerial Statistics Updated stats
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That "hierarchy is very important; this is not a club, this is a national team
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2024· 2 entries
AOL: Zlatko Dalic expects more from Croatia against Albania
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Won: Champions (1) with UEFA Nations League (2024).
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2023· 2 entries
Won: Runners-up (1) with UEFA Nations League (2023).
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Dalić opened a football team restaurant in the Croatian city of Varaždin
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2022· 2 entries
AOL: Zlatko Dalic says John Herdman must ‘learn some things’ after avoiding handshake
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Won: Third place (1) with FIFA World Cup (2022).
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2020· 1 entry
Croatia achieved their worst-ever aggregate win-rate
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2018· 1 entry
Won: Runners-up (1) with FIFA World Cup (2018).
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2016· 1 entry
Runner-up: AFC Champions League with Al-Ain (2016).
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2015· 2 entries
Won: UAE Pro-League with Al-Ain (2014–15).
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Won: UAE Super Cup with Al-Ain (2015).
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2014· 1 entry
Won: UAE President's Cup with Al-Ain (2013–14).
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2013· 2 entries
Won: Saudi Crown Prince Cup with Al-Hilal (2012–13).
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Runner-up: Saudi Professional League with Al-Hilal (2012–13).
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2009· 1 entry
And took over his third Croatian football club, Slaven Belupo
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2008· 1 entry
Won: Albanian Supercup with Dinamo Tirana (2008).
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2006· 1 entry
Runner-up: Croatian Cup with Varteks (2005–06).
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1998· 2 entries
Played for NK Varteks (1998–2000) — 36 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for NK Varteks (1998–1998) — 11 appearances, 1 goals.
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1996· 1 entry
Played for HNK Hajduk Split (1996–1998) — 28 appearances, 1 goals.
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1992· 2 entries
Dalić married his wife, Davorka, whom he met at a high school in Livno
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Played for NK Varteks (1992–1996) — 108 appearances, 13 goals.
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1989· 1 entry
Played for FK Velež Mostar (1989–1991) — 37 appearances, 3 goals.
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1986· 1 entry
Played for HNK Cibalia (1986–1987) — 12 appearances, 0 goals.
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1984· 1 entry
Won: Yugoslav Cup with Hajduk Split (1983–84).
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1983· 1 entry
Played for HNK Hajduk Split (1983–1986) — 3 appearances, 0 goals.
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1966· 1 entry
Born 1966-10-26.
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