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My Take
Branko Ivankovic is a seasoned wanderer of a coach to me. Born in Cakovec, Croatia in 1954, he had a long playing career at Varteks before turning to management and building most of his reputation in Asia, leading the likes of Iran and China. Holding a squad together across that many cultures and languages is no small skill, and the experience shows. At 181cm he's the type who carries authority just sitting on the bench. Anyone who keeps getting results across decades and continents has a steadiness under pressure that's hard not to admire, even if it's a little exasperating how unflappable he seems.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Branko Ivanković
- Name (Japanese)
- ブランコ・イバンコビッチ
- Reading
- ぶらんこ・いばんこびっち
- Born
- February 28, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Čakovec, Croatia
- Height
- 181 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2019 Order of Danica Hrvatska
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Branko Ivanković born?
Born February 28, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Branko Ivanković from?
Branko Ivanković is from Čakovec, Croatia.
What does Branko Ivanković do?
Branko Ivanković works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Branko Ivanković?
Branko Ivanković is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.