Ivan Rakitic

About

Croatian midfielder who served as captain of Seville FC from 2013 to 2014, then joined FC Barcelona. He played for Schalke from 2007 to 2011 and became a member of the Croatian national team in 2007.

Before Fame

He made his professional debut with FC Basel in 2005.

Trivia

He was born in Mohlin, Switzerland and raised by Croatian parents. His decision to represent Croatia in international competition instead of Switzerland sparked controversy.

Family Life

He married Raquel Mauri in April 2013 and became a father with the birth of his daughter Althea in July 2013. His second daughter Adara was born in 2016.

Associated With

He joined Darijo Srna on the Croatian national team in 2007.