Igor Štimac: Biography, Facts and Career
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Igor Štimac (pronounced [îgor ʃtǐːmats]; born 6 September 1967) is a Croatian professional football manager and former player. In his playing career, Štimac had three spells with Hajduk Split and also played for Cádiz in Spain, and for Derby County and West Ham United in England. He represented the Croatia national team 53 times, playing at Euro 1996 and at the 1998 World Cup, when Croatia finished third. He also represented Yugoslavia when they won the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship. As a manager, Štimac was in charge of the Croatia national team from 2012 to 2013. In club football, he has had brief spells in charge of Hajduk Split, Cibalia, NK Zagreb, Zadar, Iranian club Sepahan and Qatari club Al-Shahania. On 15 May 2019, he was appointed as the head coach of the India national football team on a two-year contract, where he served as the head coach until 2024. Štimac then became manager of Bosnian Premier League side Zrinjski Mostar in 2025.
Quick facts about Igor Štimac
- Full name: Igor Štimac
- Born: 1967-09-06
- Nationality: Croatia
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q515039
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Who is Igor Štimac?
Igor Štimac (pronounced [îgor ʃtǐːmats]; born 6 September 1967) is a Croatian professional football manager and former player. In his playing career, Štimac had three spells with Hajduk Split and also played for Cádiz in Spain, and for Derby County and West Ham United in England.
What nationality is Igor Štimac?
Igor Štimac is Croatia.
When was Igor Štimac born?
Igor Štimac was born on 1967-09-06.
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