Ivan Rakitic

Ivan Rakitić is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He currently serves as a technical director for Croatian Football League club Hajduk Split. Rakitić started his professional career at Basel and spent two seasons with them before he was signed by Schalke 04. After spending three-and-a-half seasons in the Bundesliga, he was signed by Sevilla in January 2011. Two years later, Rakitić was confirmed as the club captain and captained the team to UEFA Europa League triumph.