Branko Karačić
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 24 September 1960 | ||
Place of birth | Vinkovci, FPR Yugoslavia | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Bedem Ivankovo | |||
1979–1981 | Mladost Vođinci | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1981–1987 | Osijek | 127 | (37) |
1987–1989 | Hajduk Split | 40 | (10) |
1989–1993 | Cercle Brugge | 121 | (44) |
1994–1995 | Gent | 30 | (9) |
1995–1996 |
Linz | ||
1996–1997 |
Saint-Gilloise | ||
Total | 318 | (100) | |
Managerial career | |||
2000–2001 | NK Zagreb | ||
2002–2003 | Marsonia | ||
2003–2004 | Osijek | ||
2004–2005 | Slaven Belupo | ||
2005–2006 | Cibalia | ||
2007–2009 | Slavonac CO | ||
2009–2010 | Šibenik | ||
2010–2011 | Osijek | ||
2011–2012 | Široki Brijeg | ||
2013–2014 | Zrinjski Mostar | ||
2015–2016 | Vitez | ||
2016 | Široki Brijeg | ||
2017–2018 | Vitez | ||
2018–2019 | Varaždin | ||
2021 | Sesvete | ||
2023 | Posušje | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Branko Karačić (born 24 September 1960) is a Croatian professional football manager and former player.
Club career
Karačić turned professional in 1981 and spent the following six years with
He then moved to Croatian powerhouse
There he was a part of the Croatian trio – Jerko Tipurić, Josip Weber and he. They were the star players in the late 1990s and made a historic impact. Karačić was elected in the top 11 in the history of Cercle Brugge.
In 1993, he moved to
His last club was
International career
During his playing career, Karačić was feared for his passing and
Managerial career
After retiring from active football he first held the post of
His first coaching job was assisting
In his first season as the head coach, he managed to finish on the 4th place and reached semi-final of the Croatian Cup. He then went on to coach Marsonia, with which he earned a promotion to the Prva HNL.
He took over Osijek in 2003, his first club as a professional football player, finishing again on the 4th place in the competition and reaching the quarter-finals of the Croatian Cup. In 2010 he once again became the coach of Osijek.
After accepting an offer from
During the
After a 1-year absence of coaching, he accepted the project Slavonac CO, which he managed from 2007 to 2009. With the club he made a historic result qualifying for the Prva HNL, although they have never played in it due to financial reasons.
When he took over
In 2011, Karačić became the manager of
During the 2015–16 season, Karačić managed Vitez,[1] and during late 2016 he managed Široki Brijeg.[2]
In October 2018, Karačić became the new manager of Varaždin.[3] On 18 May 2019, he got Varaždin promoted to the Prva HNL after the club beat Šibenik 3–1 at home.[4] In June 2019, Karačić left the club.[5] He left Sesvete in December 2021 after leading them in only 12 matches.[6][7]
On 23 March 2023, Karačić returned to the Bosnian Premier League, becoming the new manager of Posušje.[8] He finished the season with the side in 10th place, managing to avoid relegation.[9] Following the end of the season, Karačić extended his contract with Posušje until June 2024.[10] He was sacked as manager by the club on 30 December 2023.[11]
Style of managing
Karačić as a manager is well known for his tactical knowledge, iron discipline and an attacking style of playing. He is fond of giving young talented players a chance and promoted a number of high quality players in his teams - Ognjen Vukojević, Danijel Pranjić, Arijan Ademi, Ermin Zec, Marko Babić and Antonio Franja.
Honours
Manager
Marsonia
Zrinjski Mostar
Varaždin
References
- ^ Branko Karačić novi trener Viteza: "Cilj je ostanak u Premijer ligi" - Index (in Croatian)
- ^ Karačić ponovno na klupi Širokog Brijega - Index (in Croatian)
- ^ Branko Karačić pronašao novi angažman at sportsport.ba, 21 October 2018
- ^ "Varaždin vs. Šibenik". soccerway.com. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "ODLAZAK TRENERA Nakon što je uveo klub u prvu ligu, Karačić više nije trener Varaždina". varazdinski.rtl.hr (in Croatian). 17 June 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ Branko Karačić više nije trener drugoligaša, presudili loši rezultati - Germanijak (in Croatian)
- ^ Branko Karačić umjesto Dine Babića trener je Sesveta - SportNews (in Croatian)
- ^ K.K. (23 March 2023). "Zvučno ime na Mokrom docu: Bivši osvajač Premijer lige BiH preuzeo Posušje" (in Bosnian). Sport1.ba. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ M. Šljivak (28 May 2023). "Posušje savladalo Velež za kraj sezone" (in Bosnian). sportsport.ba. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ S.P. (30 May 2023). "Posušje donijelo odluku o treneru" (in Bosnian). Sport1.ba. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ N.M. (30 December 2023). "Iznenađujuća trenerska smjena u Premijer ligi BiH: Karačić dobio otkaz" (in Bosnian). Klix.ba. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
External links
- Branko Karačić at Nogometni leksikon (in Croatian)