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Igor Štimac

Igor Štimac (born 6 September 1967) is a Croatian football manager and former player.

• Playing Career: He played as a defender for several clubs, including <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Hajduk%20Split">Hajduk Split</a> in his native Croatia and <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Derby%20County">Derby County</a> and <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/West%20Ham%20United">West Ham United</a> in England. He was also a member of the Croatian national team that finished third at the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/1998%20FIFA%20World%20Cup">1998 FIFA World Cup</a>.

• Managerial Career: Štimac has managed several clubs and national teams. Notable roles include:

  • Hajduk Split: He has managed his former club on multiple occasions.
  • Croatia National Team: He served as the head coach of the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Croatia%20national%20football%20team">Croatia national football team</a> from 2012 to 2013.
  • India National Team: He was appointed as the coach of the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/India%20national%20football%20team">India national football team</a> in 2019 and held the position until 2024.

• Controversies and Dismissal: Štimac's tenure with the India national team concluded controversially, with his dismissal due to poor performance and alleged breach of contract.