Igor Štimac

Igor Stimac belongs to a romantic chapter of football history. Standing 188 cm and anchoring the defense, he was part of that astonishing 1996-1998 Croatia side that crashed the elite and finished third at a World Cup in only its second tournament. What I admire most is the through-line of his life: three returns to Hajduk Split betray real loyalty, and his move into management feels like the natural arc of a leader who always read the game. Players who lead from the back often make the most credible coaches, and Stimac carries the weight of someone who has truly been there.

Name (English)

Igor Štimac

Name (Japanese)

イゴール・シュティマツ

Reading

いごーる・しゅてぃまつ

Born

September 6, 1967 (age 58)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Goat

Origin

Metković, Croatia

Height

188 cm

Occupation

association football player / association football coach

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B4%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%9E%E3%83%84

Tags

• association football player
• association football coach

Last updated

2026-06-02

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