Ivica Kralj
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Ivica Kralj is a former Montenegrin football goalkeeper.
, Arsenal Tivat, Jastrebac Niš
, Porto, Radnički Kragujevac
, PSV Eindhoven, Rostov
and Spartak Trnava
.
In early August 2007, Kralj and Russia
n side Rostov
agreed to a contract that ties the goalkeeper to the club until the end of the Russian league season in December 2007. At the time of Kralj's signing the club was already in a bad position with slim chances of avoiding relegation. The club got relegated from Russian Premier League
at the end of the season.
In July 2008, 35-year-old Kralj signed for Slovak
club Spartak Trnava
coached by his former coach at Partizan Vladimir Vermezović
. He signed two-year contract, but in November 2009 was announced, that contract was finished after bilateral agreement of both sides.
, and went on to play 41 times for Yugoslavia. He played in all of Yugoslavia's 1998 FIFA World Cup
games, and in 6 of Yugoslavia's 8 UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying games, where he conceded 6 goals. Yugoslavia went to the quarter-finals of the tournament but were ousted by the Netherlands
in a big defeat 6–1. Kralj conceded 6 goals in where Patrick Kluivert
became the man of the match with 3 goals scored.
Club career
He played for PartizanFK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
, Arsenal Tivat, Jastrebac Niš
FK Jastrebac Niš
FK Jastrebac Niš also named FK Jastrebac Proleter is a football club based in Niš, Serbia.On the all-time table of FR Yugoslavia 1992-2002 the club is raked on the 35th place....
, Porto, Radnički Kragujevac
FK Radnicki Kragujevac
Fudbalski Klub Radnički 1923 is a professional football club from Kragujevac, Serbia....
, PSV Eindhoven, Rostov
FC Rostov
FC Rostov is a Russian football club based in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast. The club are currently members of the Russian Premier League and play at the Olimp – 2 stadium.-History:...
and Spartak Trnava
FC Spartak Trnava
FC Spartak Trnava is a Slovak football club based in Trnava, Slovakia. Historically it is one of the most successful clubs in Slovakia, having won the Czechoslovak First League and the Czechoslovak Cup five times, and reaching semifinal of European Cup once and quarterfinal twice. The club plays...
.
In early August 2007, Kralj and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n side Rostov
FC Rostov
FC Rostov is a Russian football club based in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast. The club are currently members of the Russian Premier League and play at the Olimp – 2 stadium.-History:...
agreed to a contract that ties the goalkeeper to the club until the end of the Russian league season in December 2007. At the time of Kralj's signing the club was already in a bad position with slim chances of avoiding relegation. The club got relegated from Russian Premier League
Russian Premier League
The Russian Premier League , currently called SOGAZ Russian Football Championship due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of Russian football. There are 16 teams in the competition...
at the end of the season.
In July 2008, 35-year-old Kralj signed for Slovak
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
club Spartak Trnava
FC Spartak Trnava
FC Spartak Trnava is a Slovak football club based in Trnava, Slovakia. Historically it is one of the most successful clubs in Slovakia, having won the Czechoslovak First League and the Czechoslovak Cup five times, and reaching semifinal of European Cup once and quarterfinal twice. The club plays...
coached by his former coach at Partizan Vladimir Vermezović
Vladimir Vermezovic
Vladimir Vermezović is a Serbian football manager and former player. He is the current coach of South African Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs.-Playing career:...
. He signed two-year contract, but in November 2009 was announced, that contract was finished after bilateral agreement of both sides.
International career
Kralj made his international debut in a 3–2 victory away at ArgentinaArgentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
, and went on to play 41 times for Yugoslavia. He played in all of Yugoslavia's 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
games, and in 6 of Yugoslavia's 8 UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying games, where he conceded 6 goals. Yugoslavia went to the quarter-finals of the tournament but were ousted by the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
in a big defeat 6–1. Kralj conceded 6 goals in where Patrick Kluivert
Patrick Kluivert
Patrick Stephan Kluivert is a former Dutch footballer, currently head coach of the youth side of FC Twente. He played as a striker for AFC Ajax, A.C. Milan, FC Barcelona, Newcastle United, Valencia CF, PSV Eindhoven, and Lille OSC. Kluivert played for the Dutch national team from 1994 to 2004. He...
became the man of the match with 3 goals scored.
External links
- Ivica Kralj at reprezentacija.rs