Did Ivan Rakitić Retire?
No, Still Active
Ivan Rakitić
Football • Also known as: Raketa
Date of birth: March 10, 1988
Career started: September 29, 2005
When did Ivan Rakitić retire?
Ivan Rakitić This celebrity is currently active and did not retire from their professional career.. Active for 21 years
Why did Ivan Rakitić retire?
Ivan Rakitić currently active, playing for hajduk split in croatia after transferring from saudi club al-shabab in july 2024.
Biography
Ivan Rakitić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for HNL club Hajduk Split. Born in Switzerland to Croatian parents, he represented Switzerland at youth level before choosing Croatia at senior level. Throughout his career, he has played for Basel, Schalke 04, Sevilla (in two spells), Barcelona, and Al-Shabab. He is known for his technical skills, vision, playmaking abilities, and versatility in midfield positions. With Barcelona, he won numerous trophies including the treble in his first season. For Croatia, he was part of the team that reached the 2018 FIFA World Cup final and earned 106 caps before retiring from international duty in September 2020.
Teams/Organizations
- Möhlin-Riburg
- FC Basel
- Schalke 04
- Sevilla
- Barcelona
- Al-Shabab
- Hajduk Split
Achievements
- UEFA Champions League winner (2014-15)
- 3x UEFA Europa League winner (2013-14, 2022-23)
- 4x La Liga champion with Barcelona
- FIFA World Cup runner-up with Croatia (2018)
- 106 caps for Croatia national team
- Copa del Rey champion (4x)
- UEFA Super Cup champion
- FIFA Club World Cup champion
- Spanish Super Cup champion (4x)
Career Status
Currently active, playing for Hajduk Split in Croatia after transferring from Saudi club Al-Shabab in July 2024.
Last updated: June 17, 2025
