Ivica Grnja

Ivan "Ivica" Grnja, also known as John Grnja (born 26 April 1949) is a Croatian football manager and former professional player.

Ivica Grnja

Personal information
Date of birth	(1949-04-26) 26 April 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth	Darda, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–1972	Metalac
1972–1980	Osijek
1976	Toronto Metros-Croatia	5	(1)
1979	Tampa Bay Rowdies	10	(0)
Total		15+	(1+)
Managerial career
1991	Osijek
1993–1994	Osijek
2005	Croatia U21
2008–2011	Croatia U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Grnja joined NK Osijek from Metalac Osijek in 1972, forming a formidable striking partnership with Ivan Lukačević^[1] and played in the North American Soccer League for the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Tampa Bay Rowdies.^[2]

Coaching career

Grnja has managed Croatian club side NK Osijek on two occasions – in 1991, and between 1993 and 1994.

Grnja also managed the Croatia under-21 side in 2005,^[3] and the under-19 side in 2008.^[4]

References

1. „STRUJA“ ZA SVAKU PROTIVNIČKU OBRANU – NK Osijek (in Croatian)
2. "NASL career stats". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
3. "Job done for Serbia and Montenegro". UEFA. 16 November 2005. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
4. "Rivals threaten talented Germany". UEFA. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2012.