Ivica Grnja Explained

Ivica Grnja
Birth Date:1949 4, df=y
Birth Place:Darda, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
Position:Striker
Years1:–1972
Clubs1:Metalac
Years2:1972–1980
Clubs2:Osijek
Years3:1976
Clubs3:Toronto Metros-Croatia
Caps3:5
Goals3:1
Years4:1979
Clubs4:Tampa Bay Rowdies
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Totalcaps:15+
Totalgoals:1+
Manageryears1:1991
Managerclubs1:Osijek
Manageryears2:1993–1994
Managerclubs2:Osijek
Manageryears3:2005
Managerclubs3:Croatia U21
Manageryears4:2008–2011
Managerclubs4:Croatia U19

Ivan "Ivica" Grnja, also known as John Grnja (born 26 April 1949) is a Croatian football manager and former professional player.

Playing career

Grnja joined NK Osijek from Metalac Osijek in 1972, forming a formidable striking partnership with Ivan Lukačević[1] and played in the North American Soccer League for the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[2]

Coaching career

Grnja has managed Croatian club side NK Osijek on two occasions – in 1991, and between 1993 and 1994.

Grnja also managed the Croatia under-21 side in 2005,[3] and the under-19 side in 2008.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://nk-osijek.hr/vijesti/25357/struja-za-svaku-protivnicku-obranu/ „STRUJA“ ZA SVAKU PROTIVNIČKU OBRANU
  2. Web site: NASL career stats. 6 August 2009. NASL Jerseys.
  3. Web site: Job done for Serbia and Montenegro. 3 July 2012. 16 November 2005. UEFA.
  4. Web site: Rivals threaten talented Germany. 3 July 2012. 20 May 2008. UEFA.