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Ivan "Ivica" Grnja, also known as John Grnja (born 26 April 1949) is a Croatian football manager and former professional player. He was born in Darda.

Ivica Grnja

Personal information
Date of birth	(1949-04-26) 26 April 1949 (age 73)
Place of birth	Darda, FPR Yugoslavia
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976	Toronto Metros-Croatia	5	(1)
1979	Tampa Bay Rowdies	10	(0)
Total		15	(1)
Teams managed
1991	NK Osijek
1993–1994	NK Osijek
2005	Croatia U21
2008–2011	Croatia U19
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Playing career

Grnja played in the North American Soccer League for the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[1]

Coaching career

Grnja has managed Croatian club side NK Osijek on two occasions - in 1991, and between 1993 and 1994.

Grnja also managed the Croatia under-21 side in 2005,[2] and the under-19 side in 2008.[3]

References

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