Milan Rapaić

Date of birth16 August 1973
Place of birthSplit
NationalityCroatian
PositionMidfielder

A powerful striker, Milan struggled to establish himself as the creative force in Perugia's attack following the sale of Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata to AS Roma. He subsequently moved to Fenerbahce in 2000, winning the Turkish championship in his first season with the Istanbul club. He was linked with a return to Perugia, with Internazionale and Fiorentina as well as a number of English clubs expressing their interest. Fener president Aziz Yildirim said he was for sale, but for no less than £7million. Milan's hopes of going to Japan and South Korea seemed unlikely following a rift with coach Mirko Jozic, but the duo have since stated that they have settled their differences. Much stronger on his left foot, on his day he is a lethal finisher.

Milan scored Croatia's winner in their surprise 2-1 Group G defeat of Italy in Ibaraki.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2000-01 Fenerbahce Turkish First Division 23
6
11
4
2001-02 Fenerbahce UEFA Champions League 6
2
3
2003-04 Ancona Serie A 14
4
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
14 Dec 2003 Ancona v Lazio D 0-0 Serie A 13
21 Dec 2003 Chievo Verona v Ancona D 0-0 Serie A 14
06 Jan 2004 Ancona v Parma D 0-0 Serie A 15
11 Jan 2004 Empoli v Ancona D 0-0 Serie A 16
18 Jan 2004 Ancona v Perugia D 0-0 Serie A 17
22 Feb 2004 Udinese v Ancona D 0-0 Serie A 22
29 Feb 2004 Juventus v Ancona D 0-0 Serie A 23
07 Mar 2004 Ancona v Reggina D 0-0 Serie A 24
14 Mar 2004 Siena v Ancona D 0-0 Serie A 25
21 Mar 2004 Ancona v Inter Milano D 0-0 Serie A 26
28 Mar 2004 Brescia v Ancona D 0-0 Serie A 27
04 Apr 2004 Ancona v Sampdoria D 0-0 Serie A 28
10 Apr 2004 Ancona v Bologna D 0-0 Serie A 29
02 May 2004 Parma v Ancona D 0-0 Serie A 32


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1990-91 Yugoslavia UEFA Under-18 2
2
1993-94 Croatia International Friendly
1
1994-95 Croatia UEFA Under-21 5
3
1995-96 Croatia International Friendly 1
1
1995-96 Croatia OT v Under-21 1
1
1995-96 Croatia UEFA Under-21 1
1998-99 Croatia B International 1
1998-99 Croatia International Friendly 2
1
1998-99 Croatia UEFA European Championship
1
1999-00 Croatia International Friendly 1
1
1999-00 Croatia UEFA European Championship 2
2
2000-01 Croatia FIFA World Cup 1
2000-01 Croatia International Friendly 1
1
2001-02 Croatia FIFA World Cup 2
2
1
2001-02 Croatia International Friendly 3
4
2002-03 Croatia International Friendly 2
2002-03 Croatia UEFA European Championship 4
1
2
2003-04 Croatia International Friendly 4
2003-04 Croatia UEFA European Championship 6
2
1
1
2006-07 Croatia International Friendly 1
2006-07 Croatia UEFA European Championship 3


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
20 Sep 1990 Yugoslavia v USSR W 3-2 UEFA U18 Group 8
18 Oct 1990 Sweden v Yugoslavia D 1-1 UEFA U18 Group 8
16 May 1991 Czechoslovakia v Yugoslavia L 2-0 UEFA U18 Group 8
09 Jun 1991 USSR v Yugoslavia L 4-2 UEFA U18 Group 8
20 Apr 1994 Slovakia v Croatia L 4-1 International Friendly
03 Sep 1994 Estonia v Croatia W 1-2 UEFA U21 Group 4
08 Oct 1994 Croatia v Lithuania W 2-0 UEFA U21 Group 4
16 Nov 1994 Italy v Croatia L 2-1 UEFA U21
10 Jun 1995 Ukraine v Croatia D 1-1 UEFA U21 Group 4
10 Jun 1995 Ukraine v Croatia D 1-1 UEFA U21 Group 4
05 Oct 1995 Croatia v Italy D 2-2 UEFA U21 Group 4
13 Mar 1996 Croatia v Korea Republic W 3-0 International Friendly
26 Mar 1996 Croatia v Israel W 2-0 International Friendly
23 May 1996 Brazil v Croatia D 1-1 OT v Under-21
19 Jan 1999 France v Croatia L 2-0 B INTER
10 Feb 1999 Croatia v Denmark L 0-1 International Friendly
28 Apr 1999 Croatia v Italy D 0-0 International Friendly
05 May 1999 Spain v Croatia L 3-1 International Friendly
05 Jun 1999 North Macedonia v Croatia D 1-1 UEFA European Championship Group 8
18 Aug 1999 Yugoslavia v Croatia D 0-0 UEFA European Championship Group 8
21 Aug 1999 Croatia v Malta W 2-1 UEFA European Championship Group 8
04 Sep 1999 Croatia v Republic of Ireland W 1-0 UEFA European Championship Group 8
09 Oct 1999 Croatia v Yugoslavia D 2-2 UEFA European Championship Group 8
29 Mar 2000 Croatia v Germany D 1-1 International Friendly
26 Apr 2000 Austria v Croatia W 1-2 International Friendly
25 Apr 2001 Croatia v Greece D 2-2 International Friendly
06 Jun 2001 Latvia v Croatia W 0-1 FIFA World Cup Europe group 6
15 Aug 2001 Republic of Ireland v Croatia D 2-2 International Friendly
06 Oct 2001 Croatia v Belgium W 1-0 FIFA World Cup Europe group 6
10 Nov 2001 Korea Republic v Croatia L 2-0 International Friendly
13 Nov 2001 Korea Republic v Croatia D 1-1 International Friendly
13 Feb 2002 Croatia v Bulgaria D 0-0 International Friendly
27 Mar 2002 Croatia v Slovenia D 0-0 International Friendly
17 Apr 2002 Croatia v Bosnia and Herzegovina W 2-0 International Friendly
08 May 2002 Hungary v Croatia W 0-2 International Friendly
03 Jun 2002 Croatia v Mexico L 0-1 FIFA World Cup Finals group G
08 Jun 2002 Italy v Croatia W 1-2 FIFA World Cup Finals group G
13 Jun 2002 Ecuador v Croatia L 1-0 FIFA World Cup Finals group G
21 Aug 2002 Croatia v Wales D 1-1 International Friendly
07 Sep 2002 Croatia v Estonia D 0-0 UEFA European Championship Group 8
12 Oct 2002 Bulgaria v Croatia L 2-0 UEFA European Championship Group 8
29 Mar 2003 Croatia v Belgium W 4-0 UEFA European Championship Group 8
02 Apr 2003 Croatia v Andorra W 2-0 UEFA European Championship Group 8
30 Apr 2003 Sweden v Croatia W 1-2 International Friendly
11 Jun 2003 Estonia v Croatia W 0-1 UEFA European Championship Group 8
20 Aug 2003 England v Croatia L 3-1 International Friendly
06 Sep 2003 Andorra v Croatia W 0-3 UEFA European Championship Group 8
10 Sep 2003 Belgium v Croatia L 2-1 UEFA European Championship Group 8
11 Oct 2003 Croatia v Bulgaria W 1-0 UEFA European Championship Group 8
15 Nov 2003 Croatia v Slovenia D 1-1 UEFA European Championship Play-off 1st leg
19 Nov 2003 Slovenia v Croatia W 0-1 UEFA European Championship Play-off 2nd leg
31 Mar 2004 Croatia v Turkey D 2-2 International Friendly
28 Apr 2004 North Macedonia v Croatia W 0-1 International Friendly
29 May 2004 Croatia v Slovakia W 1-0 International Friendly
13 Jun 2004 Switzerland v Croatia D 0-0 UEFA European Championship Finals Group B
17 Jun 2004 Croatia v France D 2-2 UEFA European Championship Finals Group B
21 Jun 2004 Croatia v England L 2-4 UEFA European Championship Finals Group B
16 Aug 2006 Italy v Croatia W 0-2 International Friendly
06 Sep 2006 Russia v Croatia D 0-0 UEFA European Championship Group E
11 Oct 2006 Croatia v England W 2-0 UEFA European Championship Group E
24 Mar 2007 Croatia v North Macedonia W 2-1 UEFA European Championship Group E


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.