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Slaven Bilić [ˈslaʋɛn ˈbiːlitɕ] (Spalato, 11 settembre 1968) è un allenatore di calcio e ex calciatore croato.
Da calciatore giocava nel ruolo di difensore centrale ed era dotato di buona intelligenza tattica e forza fisica. In carriera ha vestito le maglie di Hajduk Spalato, Karlsruhe, West Ham ed Everton, mentre attualmente è l'allenatore della Nazionale croata.
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Calciatore
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Slvaen Bilić comincia a giocare a calcio nelle giovanili dell'Hajduk Spalato, squadra della sua città, dall'età di nove anni. L'esordio in prima squadra avviene nella stagione 1988-89 quando gioca tre partite mettendo anche a segno due reti. Dopo cinque stagioni da professionista, durante le quali conquista anche la vittoria del primo campionato croato dopo l'indipendenza nel 1991-92, Bilić passa al Karlsruhe per una cifra pari a 750.000 sterline, nell'estate del 1993.
After impressing for German side Karlsruher SC including a UEFA Cup semi-final appearance he was picked up by West Ham United manager Harry Redknapp in the English Premiership for a then club record fee of £1.65M, in January 1996.
His displays in the tournament led to Joe Royle brokering a record £4.5M move to Everton FC in March 1997, but Bilic claimed he had a debt of loyalty to West Ham that saw him stay with the club until the end of the season to ensure they were not relegated – but it is also alleged he picked up a £200,000 ‘loyalty bonus’ by staying. He turned out for Everton in August 1997, after assuring himself of new manager Howard Kendall's full support, he initially brought some class to Toffee's backline but his season was marred by bookings that saw him miss several games through suspension.
After his exertions in the 1998 World Cup, Bilić revealed a nagging groin strain that required rest and treatment, which he took back home in Croatia. After missing the first quarter of the season, Bilić was left wondering if he would get back into the Everton side now managed by Walter Smith. He did so and showed some good form but could never fully establish himself due to injuries and suspensions.
Everton decided cut their losses on Bilić in July 1999, leaving him free to choose a new club but unwanted in England he continued to play only internationally on a £27,000-a-week contract with Everton while living in Zagreb. The club eventually agreed to give Bilic a £1M payoff, representing around half of the balance remaining on his lucrative contract which still had 28 months to run. Just two days later Bilić signed up with his home club Hajduk Split where he briefly played until retiring.
Nazionale
His form for the Hammers saw him selected for the Croatian national team for Euro 96 held in England. He shone on the international stage as Croatia made their way to the quarterfinals of the tournament where they were beaten by eventual winners Germany.
It looked like his Everton career was over but he went into the 1998 World Cup with Croatia and the team were the surprise package of the tournament, reaching the semi-finals where they took on hosts France. Bilic was criticised for hitting the ground after contact from veteran French defender Laurent Blanc in that match, when it was widely felt he could have remained on his feet. Blanc received a straight red causing him to miss the final which France subsequently won. Croatia finished in third place after winning the playoff game.
Slaven Bilić può contare numerose presenze nella nazionale di calcio croata, con la quale ha conquistato il terzo posto ai mondiali di Francia del 1998, alle spalle di Brasile e Francia.
Allenatore
Slaven Bilić, assieme ad Aljoša Asanović, comincia la propria carriera da allenatore guidando la Nazionale Under-21 croata nelle qualificazioni agli Europei di categoria del 2006.
Their team went through the group stage but lost in playoff to the Serbia and Montenegro national under-21 football team.
He was appointed head coach of the main national team on July 25, 2006, succeeding Zlatko Kranjčar. His assistants included Aljoša Asanović, Robert Prosinečki, Nikola Jurčević and Marijan Mrmić. The team's first official game under Bilić was the 0-0 draw in Moscow against Russia national football team.
In October 2006, Bilić commanded a 2-0 home win over England in a qualifying group stage of the European Cup.
Palmarès
- Hajduk Spalato: 1991
- Hajduk Spalato: 1993
Curiosità
Slaven Bilić possiede una laurea in legge e parla correttamente anche in lingua italiana, inglese e tedesca. Appassionato di musica hard rock e heavy metal, come hobby suona in una band di nome Rawbau.
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