Ivan Rakitić
Professional footballer, UEFA Europa League winner
Professional footballer, UEFA Europa League winner
Born in 1988, this Croatian football player played as a midfielder. He began his professional career at FC Basel, moving later to clubs like Schalke 04 and Sevilla FC. At Sevilla, he contributed to the team's success in the UEFA Europa League, winning the title in 2014. The player then transferred to FC Barcelona, where he was part of a squad that achieved significant victories, including multiple La Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2015. He earned 106 caps for the Croatian national team and played a vital role in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, finishing as the runner-up.
Winning the UEFA Europa League with Sevilla FC
Winning La Liga and the UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona
Reaching the FIFA World Cup final in 2018 with Croatia
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