Ivica Tucak
- January 4, 2024
- Coach
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Ivica Tucak Biography
| Name | Ivica Tucak |
| Birthday | Feb 8 |
| Birth Year | 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | Šibenik |
| Home Town | Šibenik |
| Birth Country | Croatia |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Marijana Tucak |
| Children(s) | Tena Tucak |
Ivica Tucak is one of the most popular and richest Coach who was born on February 8, 1970 in Šibenik, Šibenik, Croatia. Ivica Tucak (Croatian pronunciation: [ȉvica túcak] ; born 8 February 1970 in Šibenik, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Croatian professional water polo coach and former player who is currently the head coach for the senior Croatia men’s national water polo team. Winning the gold medal at the 2017 World Championship, silver medal at the 2015 World Championship and the 2016 Summer Olympics, and the bronze medal at the 2018 European Championship, he has been the most successful coach of the Croatia national team since independence.
Born in Šibenik, Tucak married his wife Marijana, with whom he had a daughter Tena, who died tragically in June 2005, in his hometown.
Tucak started his head coaching career with his hometown club VK Šibenik, leading it to the LEN Euro Cup final in 2007.
Tucak also worked as a head coach for the junior men’s Croatia national team along Veselin Đuho, winning the bronze medal at the 2008 European Championship and the gold medal at the 2009 World Championship.
In 1999 he came back to his hometown, but left it in 2002, signing with Zagreb-based club VK Medveščak.
Ivica Tucak Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Coach |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ivica Tucak is one of the richest Coach from Croatia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ivica Tucak 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Tucak started his professional playing career in 1985 with the junior team of his hometown club VK Šibenik, where he also played with the famous Croatian player, Perica Bukić, in the senior team.
In 1988 he signed with Belgrade-based club Crvena zvezda. In 1990, he left the club and went to Italy, where he has played for the following clubs: Palermo, Genoa and Milan.
Before he has retired from playing professional water polo, he again signed for Šibenik until 2005.
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Who is Ivica Tucak Dating?
According to our records, Ivica Tucak married to Marijana Tucak. As of December 1, 2023, Ivica Tucak’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ivica Ranked on the list of most popular Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Croatia. Ivica Tucak celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.
Top Facts about Ivica Tucak
- Ivica Tucak is a Croatian water polo coach and former player.
- He won two Olympic gold medals as a player in 1996 and 2000.
- Tucak has coached the Croatian national team since 2013.
- Under his leadership, Croatia won silver at the 2016 Olympics.
- He was named FINA Men’s Water Polo Coach of the Year in 2017.
- Tucak also played professionally in Italy, Spain, and Greece.
- He retired from playing in 2008 with over 300 international caps.
- As a coach, he led Jug Dubrovnik to three consecutive Champions League finals.
- Tucak is known for his tactical expertise and motivational skills.
- He is considered one of the greatest water polo players/coaches of all time in Croatia.