Here’s ten interesting facts about Ivan Jurić, Southampton’s manager:
- Before taking the Southampton job, Jurić spent his entire managerial career in Italian football, showing his deep roots in Serie A and Serie B.
- He began his coaching journey learning from one of Italy’s best, working as an assistant under Gian Piero Gasperini at Inter Milan and Palermo.
- His greatest achievement came when he guided Crotone to their first-ever promotion to Serie A in the 2015/16 season. A historic moment for the club.
- At Torino, he proved his managerial mettle by managing 122 games with a 36.07% win percentage, his longest stint at any club.
- As a player, he was known as an elegant left-footed midfielder, showing the technical background that influences his coaching style.
- Born on August 25, 1975, the Croatian manager stands at 1.75 meters tall and brings decades of football experience to Southampton.
- His playing career included spells at some prestigious clubs, including stints with Sevilla in Spain and multiple seasons at Hajduk Split in his native Croatia.
- Jurić has earned a reputation for achieving solid results despite working with limited resources throughout his managerial career.
- His international playing career saw him earn five senior caps for Croatia, all coming in 2009.
- He joined Southampton in December 2024 on an 18-month contract, taking over from Russell Martin with the mission of leading the club back to the Premier League.
