• In 2013, he captained the team Sevilla to UEFA Europa League triumph.
• He won the treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League.
Career Turning Point
• When he captained Seville and won it UEFA Europa league title in 2013.
Personal Life
Date of Birth
10 March 1988
Age (as in 2016)
28 Years
Birth Place
Möhlin, Switzerland
Zodiac sign/Sun sign
Pisces
Nationality
Swiss, Croation
Hometown
Möhlin, Switzerland
School
Not Known
College
Not known
Educational Qualifications
Not known
Family
Father- Luka Rakitić Mother- Kata Rakitić Brother- Dejan Rakitić Sister- Nikol Rakitić
Religion
Roman Catholic
Ethnicity
White Swiss
Favourite Things
Favourite Food
Catalan creme brulee, Salmorejo
Girls, Family & More
Marital Status
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends
Tatjana Batinic (2009)
Raquel Mauri (2011 – Present)
Wife
Raquel Mauri
Children
Daughters-Adara Rakitić,
Althea Rakitić
Money Factor
Salary
$ 9.02 Million
Net Worth
$ 30 Million
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ivan Rakitić
Does Rakitić smoke?: Yes
Does Rakitić drink Alcohol?: Yes
Rakitić was born in Switzerland and he spent his childhood in Switzerland but his family is from Croatia of Å okci origin. From 2006 to 2007 he represented Switzerland’s U-21 team but from 2009 he played for Croatia’s national team.
His Father and Brother were also footballers. His family backed him up to take up this sport.
In September 2005, he made his debut for Basel during UEFA Cup.
Rakitić moved to German Club Schalke in June 2007 for 5 Million Euro.
In June 2014, Rakitić moved to Spanish Club Barcelona at five year contract.
He is the second Croat to play for Barcelona after Robert Prosinecki.
Rakitić met his wife Raquel Mauri the day he signed for Sevilla.
He was named the Croatia’s Player of the Year in 2015.
Rakitić has a tattoo bearing his brother’s name on his right arm.
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