Stjepan Tomas
Stjepan Tomas is a Croatian association football player who has transitioned into management.
He began his professional career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, playing there from 1995 to 2000.
Tomas played for Vicenza Calcio in Italy from 2000 to 2003 before moving to Galatasaray.
Biography
Early Life and Position
Stjepan Tomas is a Croatian professional football player and manager, known for his role as a centre-back. His football journey began in his home country, where he played for various youth national teams, including the under-17, under-18, under-19, under-20, and under-21 squads, showcasing his talent from an early age.
Club Career
Tomas's professional career kicked off at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, where he played from 1995 to 2000. He then moved to Italy, joining Vicenza Calcio (2000-2003) and later Como 1907 (2002-2004). His career took a significant turn when he signed with Galatasaray S.K. in 2004, where he played until 2007 before transferring to Rubin Kazan for a fee of €4.8 million. After three years in Russia, he had brief stints with Gaziantepspor and Bucaspor in Turkey in 2010.
International Career
On the international stage, Tomas made his debut for the Croatian national team in April 1998 and earned a total of 49 caps, scoring one goal. He participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2004, contributing to Croatia's efforts in major tournaments. His last appearance for the national team was during the 2006 FIFA World Cup against Australia.
Managerial Career
Transitioning into management, Tomas was appointed as the manager of Antalyaspor in November 2019. He later took on the role of Head Coach at Sheriff Tiraspol in June 2022 but resigned shortly after. In July 2024, he became the manager of Al-Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League, and in March 2026, he was named head coach of Oțelul Galați in Romania, although his tenure there ended in September 2026.
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Career & Clubs
International
Scores and results list Romania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Munteanu goal.
On 15 November 2019, Tomas was appointed manager of Turkish Süper Lig club Antalyaspor. On 21 June 2022, Tomas was appointed as Head Coach of Moldovan Super Liga club Sheriff Tiraspol. Four months later, on 25 October 2022, Tomas resigned from the role following the clubs first League defeat of the season, to Petrocub Hîncești, and two days before an away trip to Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. On 22 July 2024, Tomas was appointed as manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Okhdood. On 17 March 2026, he was presented as the new head coach of Romanian Liga I club Oțelul Galați. On 22 September 2026, SC Oțelul Galați and manager Stjepan Tomas mutually agreed to terminate their contractual relationship.
Tomas made his debut for Croatia in an April 1998 friendly match against Poland, coming on as a 60th-minute substitute for Tomislav Rukavina, and earned a total of 49 caps, scoring 1 goal. He was part of the team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where he played in all three games in the group stage before they were eliminated. He was also on the national squad at the Euro 2004, but did not play in any games. He also played for the national team in their third and last game at the 2006 FIFA World Cup against Australia, which became his final international appearance.
In August 2007, Tomas signed a two-year contract with Russian club Rubin Kazan, for a fee of €4.8 million. On 31 January 2010, he signed a contract with Turkish side Gaziantepspor until the end of the season. Then he moved to Bucaspor, a newly promoted Süper Lig team.
- Club
- Rubin Kazan (2007–2010)
- Club
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb (1995–2000)
- Club
- Vicenza Calcio (2000–2003)
- Club
- Gaziantepspor (2010–2010)
- Club
- Galatasaray S.K. (2004–2007)
- Club
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2003–2004)
- Club
- NK Istra (1994–1995)
- Club
- Bucaspor (2010–2010)
- Club
- Como 1907 (2002–2003)
- Club
- Croatia men's national football team (1998–2006)
- Club
- Croatia national under-17 football team (1993–1993)
- Club
- Croatia national under-20 football team (1995–1995)
- Club
- Croatia national under-21 football team (1995–1997)
- Club
- Como 1907 (2003–2004)
- Club
- Croatia national under-18 football team (1993–1993)
- Club
- Croatia national under-19 football team (1993–1993)
- National team
- Croatia
Clubs
- Croatia national under-17 football team1993–1993
- Croatia national under-18 football team1993–1993
- Croatia national under-19 football team1993–1993
- NK Istra1994–1995
- Croatia national under-20 football team1995–1995
- Croatia national under-21 football team1995–1997
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb1995–2000
- Croatia men's national football team1998–2006
- Vicenza Calcio2000–2003
- Como 19072002–2003
- Como 19072003–2004
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul2003–2004
- Galatasaray S.K.2004–2007
- Rubin Kazan2007–2010
- Bucaspor2010–2010
- Gaziantepspor2010–2010
Played together with
- Abdelilah FahmiGaziantepspor · 2005–2006
Abdelkader GhezzalComo 1907 · 2015- Abdelkarim KissiRubin Kazan · 2002–2004
Abdou Razack TraoréGaziantepspor · 2013–2014
Abdoulaye BaFenerbahçe Istanbul · 2015–2016
Abdul Kader KeïtaGalatasaray S.K. · 2009–2010Abdulkadir ÖzgenBucaspor · 2011–2012
Abdullah Elyasa SümeGaziantepspor · 2010–2012
Abdullah Elyasa SümeGaziantepspor · 2014
Abdullah ErcanFenerbahçe Istanbul · 1999–2003
Abdullah ErcanGalatasaray S.K. · 2003–2004Abdullah HalmanGaziantepspor · 2005–2007
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Identifiers & aliases
Stjepan Tomas is a Croatian professional football manager and former player.
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