Marko Babić
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Career & Clubs
Babić made his debut with hometown club NK Osijek, where he spent three seasons. In 2000, Babić completed his move to Bayer Leverkusen where he joined the German outfit's Croatian contingent. He played for the club during their loss to Real Madrid in the 2002 Champions League final. Babić was offered a new contract in 2003. Real Betis presented the player to the press and fans on 17 July 2007. Early reports suggested he had signed on a free transfer as his contract had ended. On 23 July 2007, Babić made his Betis debut in a friendly match against San Fernando. His competitive debut came in the La Liga season against Recreativo de Huelva on 26 August 2007. In January 2009, Babić left Spain to play for Hertha BSC on a free transfer and gave up the non-EU quota to Ricardo Oliveira. He left Hertha six months later. On 8 August 2009, he signed a two-year contract with Real Zaragoza. On 6 September 2010 his contract was terminated. On 2 March 2011, Babić signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with former club Osijek. After leaving Osijek in 2012, he signed with Austrian club LASK Linz, for who he played until 2013, after which he decided to retire from professional football at the age of 32.
Babić made his Croatia national team debut in May 2002 against Hungary. He was part of the Croatian squad at UEFA Euro 2004, but did not make an appearance. He played all three matches at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, stationed as a left wing-back in a 3–5–2 formation. He was a surprise omission from Slaven Bilić's Euro 2008 squad.
Early career
Babić started off his managerial career in June 2017, being appointed as an assistant manager of Besnik Hasi at Olympiacos. He stayed at Olympiacos until September of the same year, before leaving the club after Hasi got sacked.
Čelik Zenica
On 5 September 2019, Babić got his first managerial position, being appointed as the new manager of Bosnian Premier League club Čelik Zenica. In his first game as the club's manager, Čelik beat Mladost Doboj Kakanj at home 1–0 in a league match. His first loss as Čelik manager was in a cup game against Rudar Kakanj on 18 September 2019, in which Čelik surprisingly lost 3–0 away in Kakanj. Less than a month after being named manager, on 30 September 2019, Babić left Čelik after making some poor results and not being in good contact with the players of the club.
Rudeš
On 7 October 2019, it was announced that Babić was named the new manager of 2. HNL club Rudeš.
Ilirija 1911
In January 2022, Babić became the new head coach of Slovenian Second League side Ilirija 1911.
International goals
Scores and results list Croatia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Babić goal.
- Club
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2000–2007)
- Club
- NK Osijek (2010–2012)
- Club
- Croatia national under-17 football team (1996–1999)
- Club
- Real Zaragoza (2009–2010)
- Club
- NK Osijek (1997–1999)
- Club
- LASK Linz (2013–2013)
- Club
- Hertha BSC (2009–2009)
- Club
- Real Betis Balompié (2007–2009)
- Club
- Croatia national under-18 football team (1999–2000)
- Club
- Croatia national under-19 football team (1999–2000)
- Club
- Croatia national under-20 football team (2000–2001)
- Club
- Croatia national under-21 football team (2002–2004)
- Club
- Croatia men's national football team (2002–2008)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Croatia
Clubs
- Croatia national under-17 football team1996–1999
- NK Osijek1997–1999
- Croatia national under-18 football team1999–2000
- Croatia national under-19 football team1999–2000
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen2000–2007
- Croatia national under-20 football team2000–2001
- Croatia men's national football team2002–2008
- Croatia national under-21 football team2002–2004
- Real Betis Balompié2007–2009
- Hertha BSC2009–2009
- Real Zaragoza2009–2010
- NK Osijek2010–2012
- LASK Linz2013–2013
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–1999
Abde EzzalzouliReal Betis Balompié · 2023
Abel AguilarReal Zaragoza · 2009–2010
Abraham MineroReal Zaragoza · 2011–2017
Achille EmanáReal Betis Balompié · 2008–2011
Adam HložekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2022–2024
Adam MatysekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–2001
Adi HütterLASK Linz · 1989–1991
Adi RochaLASK Linz · 2007–2008
Admir MehmediBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2015–2018- Adrian ŠemperCroatia national under-21 football team
- Adrià CarmonaReal Zaragoza · 2013–2013
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Identifiers & aliases
Marko Babić is a Croatian football manager and former professional footballer. He primarily played as left midfielder, but was also often deployed as a left-back.
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