2008
Rakitic Croatia Euro 2008 Young Midfielder
Ivan Rakitić plays a creative midfield role at Euro 2008, contributing youthful technique to a Croatia side that reaches the knockout stage unbeaten in its group.
Football player and manager history
Ivan Rakitic
Explore 8 football history records associated with Ivan Rakitic, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2014
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Sevilla and becomes a regular midfielder in the 2014-15 treble-winning side.
2014 May 14th
Eurpopa League Winner
Captained Sevilla and was named player of the match after controlling midfield.
2015 June 6th
Champions League Winner
Ivan Rakitic finished a flowing move to give Barcelona the lead against Juventus in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final, helping Barcelona win the competition.
2015 June 6th
Rakitic Champions League Final Opening Goal
Finishes an early Barcelona passing move to score against Juventus.
2018
Rakitic Winning Shootout Kick Against Russia
Ivan Rakitić converts the decisive penalty against host nation Russia in the 2018 World Cup quarter-final, sending Croatia into the last four.
2023 May 31st
Eurpopa League Winner
Started in midfield and converted his penalty as Sevilla overcame Roma.
2024
Al Shabab Arrival
In 2024, Ivan Rakitic moved from Sevilla to Al Shabab, bringing an established skill set to the Saudi Pro League. The Croatia international joined after winning major trophies with Barcelona and Sevilla.