Ivan Rakitić

Ivan Rakitić

Croatian

Personal Information

Full Name Ivan Rakitic
Date of Birth March 10, 1988
Nationality Croatian
Height 1.84m (6 ft 0 in)
Role Central Midfielder
Past Team(s)

Ivan Rakitic News

"We would have won one or two more UCLs" - Former Barcelona star claims team didn't win more trophies because of 'boredom' "We would have won one or two more UCLs" - Former Barcelona star claims team didn't win more trophies because of 'boredom'
"We would have won one or two more UCLs" - Former Barcelona star claims team didn't win more trophies because of 'boredom'
“I have won a trophy that you will never have” - When Ivan Rakitic opened up on teasing Lionel Messi at Barcelona “I have won a trophy that you will never have” - When Ivan Rakitic opened up on teasing Lionel Messi at Barcelona
“I have won a trophy that you will never have” - When Ivan Rakitic opened up on teasing Lionel Messi at Barcelona 
"This is what hero s**t looks like" - Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand in awe of ex-Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic's reception at new club "This is what hero s**t looks like" - Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand in awe of ex-Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic's reception at new club
"This is what hero s**t looks like" - Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand in awe of ex-Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic's reception at new club
"Not the best captain to tell you what to do" - Ex-Barcelona star makes pointed Lionel Messi claim "Not the best captain to tell you what to do" - Ex-Barcelona star makes pointed Lionel Messi claim
"Not the best captain to tell you what to do" - Ex-Barcelona star makes pointed Lionel Messi claim 
"He could be the best left-back in the world if he wanted to" - Ex-Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic hails Lionel Messi, calls him 'the best in history' "He could be the best left-back in the world if he wanted to" - Ex-Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic hails Lionel Messi, calls him 'the best in history'
"He could be the best left-back in the world if he wanted to" - Ex-Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic hails Lionel Messi, calls him 'the best in history'

Ivan Rakitic Videos

'Messi has this talent that nobody else has. He can get past anybody.' Valverde
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'Messi has this talent that nobody else has. He can get past anybody.' Valverde
Griezmann nutmegged twice in first Barcelona training session
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Griezmann nutmegged twice in first Barcelona training session
Manchester United Transfer News: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Surprise Man Utd Signings
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Manchester United Transfer News: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Surprise Man Utd Signings
Barcelona News: Are the Barcelona futures of Samuel Umtiti, Ivan Rakitic & Malcom already decided?
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Barcelona News: Are the Barcelona futures of Samuel Umtiti, Ivan Rakitic & Malcom already decided?
6  players who could leave Barcelona in January 2019
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6  players who could leave Barcelona in January 2019

Ivan Rakitic: A Brief Biography

Background

Ivan Rakitic is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and the Croatian National Team. Rakitic was born on 10th March, 1988 in Rheinfelden, Switzerland. However, he never played a senior international for the nation of his birth.

Career

In the early part of his career, Rakitic spent 12 years at FC Basel before signing for Schalke in 2007. After playing for the German side, the Croatian moved to Sevilla in 2011. Three successful years later, he was packing his bags for Barcelona, the side he is currently in action for.

Internationally, he made his debut for Croatia on 8th September, 2007 against Estonia. Since then, he has amassed over a hundred international caps and was a vital part of the Croatian team that went all the way to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final.

Position and Playing Style

Rakitic plays as a central midfielder for Barcelona and Croatia. He possesses immense energy and is capable of playing as a box to box midfielder. Rakitic is also extremely efficient on the ball and rarely gives it away. Though his style doesn't get the majority of people off their seat, his effectiveness in unparalleled.

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