Ivo Iličević

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Ivo Iličević is a Croatian footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder.

He began his professional career at SV Darmstadt 98, where he became a first-team regular.

Iličević made his Bundesliga debut with VfL Bochum in 2006, scoring his first goal shortly after.

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Биография

Early Life

Ivo Iličević was born in Aschaffenburg, West Germany, to Bosnian Croat parents who emigrated from a small village near Odžak, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He began his football journey in the youth ranks of Viktoria Aschaffenburg before moving to SV Darmstadt 98 in January 2005, where he quickly established himself as a first-team regular under the guidance of former Bundesliga star Bruno Labbadia.

Club Career

Iličević's professional career took off when he joined VfL Bochum in the summer of 2006, making his Bundesliga debut shortly after. He scored his first Bundesliga goal on September 24, 2006, in a match against Arminia Bielefeld. After a brief stint at Bochum, he was loaned to SpVgg Greuther Fürth, where he continued to develop his skills. In 2009, he moved to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, where he played a significant role in their campaign, helping the team secure the 2. Bundesliga title in the 2009-10 season. His career also included time at Hamburger SV from 2011 to 2016, where he further honed his abilities as a midfielder.

International Career

Iličević represented Croatia at various levels, starting with the under-21 team, where he made a notable impact by scoring five goals in 11 appearances. He made his full international debut in 2010 and scored his first goal for the national team in a friendly against the Czech Republic in 2011. Although he was initially selected for Euro 2012, he had to withdraw due to injury, marking a bittersweet moment in his international career.

Legacy

Ivo Iličević is remembered for his contributions to both club and country, showcasing his talent in the Bundesliga and representing Croatia on the international stage. His journey from youth football to professional leagues exemplifies his dedication and skill in the sport.

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Club career

Early days

Iličević was born in Aschaffenburg, West Germany to Bosnian Croat parents. His father emigrated to West Germany from a small village near Odžak, Bosnia and Herzegovina, then part of the SFR Yugoslavia). He began his career in the youth ranks of Viktoria Aschaffenburg, before joining Regionalliga Süd side Darmstadt 98 in January 2005. At the club, he quickly became a first-team regular under former Bundesliga star Bruno Labbadia and scored eight goals in 44 league matches. As a youth-team player, he played as a forward, but later became mainly deployed as an attacking midfielder.

VfL Bochum

In the summer of 2006, Iličević joined Bundesliga side VfL Bochum and made his top-flight debut in the club's opening match of the 2006–07 league season, a 2–1 defeat at Mainz 05 on 12 August 2006. On 24 September 2006, he scored his first Bundesliga goal, netting the match-winning goal in a 2–1 win at home to Arminia Bielefeld. He made a total of 19 Bundesliga appearances in his first season with Bochum, scoring two goals. In January 2008, he was loaned to Greuther Fürth of the 2. Bundesliga, after making just six Bundesliga appearances (without scoring a goal) with Bochum in the first half of the 2007–08 league season. He went on to spend a season and a half with Greuther Fürth, scoring 4 goals in 38 league appearances.

1. FC Kaiserslautern

In the summer of 2009, Bochum loaned Iličević to another 2. Bundesliga side, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, for the…

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International career

In May 2007, Iličević received his first call-up to the Croatia national under-21 team, made his international U21 debut on 2 June 2007 in a 2–0 win against the Faroe Islands in Varaždin. In his second appearance for the team, on 6 June 2007, he scored a brace to help them to a 3–2 win against Greece in Zaprešić. He won a total of 11 international caps and scored five goals for the Croatian U21s, with his last appearance coming on 9 September 2008 in a 1–1 draw against Italy in Varaždin. On 29 September 2008, he received his first full international call-up for Croatia's 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Andorra the following October, but did not feature in any of the two matches. He eventually made his full international debut on 12 October 2010, coming on as a half-time substitute for Luka Modrić in a friendly match against Norway in Zagreb, which Croatia won 2–1. On 17 November 2010, he made his competitive debut in a 3–0 win at home to Malta in the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, replacing Ivan Rakitić in the 69th minute. On 9 February 2011, he scored his first goal in his third appearance as a full international, netting the final goal in a 4–2 win against the Czech Republic, in a friendly match played in Pula. He came on as substitute of Niko Kranjčar in the 64th minute in the match against Republic of Ireland. Iličević was initially listed amongst the 23 Croatian players selected for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, but was forced to withdraw due to an…

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