Ivica Grlić

Ivica "Ivo" Grlić (born 6 August 1975) is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1][2] He serves as sporting director for MSV Duisburg.

Ivica Grlić
Grlić with MSV Duisburg in 2011
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-08-06) 6 August 1975
Place of birth Munich, West Germany
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
DSC München
1994–1995 Bayern Munich
1995–1997 1860 Munich
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1995 Bayern Munich II 3 (0)
1995–1997 1860 Munich 0 (0)
1997–2000 Fortuna Köln 84 (9)
2000–2001 1. FC Köln 2 (0)
2001–2004 Alemannia Aachen 89 (14)
2004–2011 MSV Duisburg 167 (27)
Total 345 (50)
National team
2004–2007 Bosnia and Herzegovina 16 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Grlić was a free kick specialist, scoring a large number of goals from standards, both for his clubs and for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team. In 2007, he announced retirement from international football, to concentrate on playing for his club.[3]

International goals
Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Grlić goal.
List of international goals scored by Ivica Grlić
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
118 August 2004Stade de la Route de Lorient, Rennes, France France1−11–1Friendly
27 October 2006Zimbru Stadium, Chişinău, Moldova Moldova2–22–2UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying

References
  1. "19 Tore und über 9000 Fans bei Grlics Abschiedsparty" (in German). kicker.de. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
  2. "Spektakularan oproštaj Ivice Grlića" (in Bosnian). sarajevo-x.com. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
  3. "Grlić retires from international scene". UEFA. 3 September 2007. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
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