Alen Horvat

Alen Horvat (born 13 September 1973) is a Croatian professional football manager and former player.

During the period in Al-Nassr FC in January 2021, he won Saudi Super Cup and was also named as Coach of the Month in Saudi League.

Career Horvat played for the Croatia national team and was one of the youngest captain in history of HNK Rijeka. He played his professional debut for HNK Rijeka when he was eighteen years old. Also when he started his coaching career, he was one of the youngest coaches in HNK Rijeka. After a successful career in Croatia, Horvat continues his career in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In January 2021 with Al Nassr FC he won the Saudi Super Cup.

On 21 October 2021, Horvat was appointed as manager of Al-Batin. The main goal of the season was to stay in the league, which was achieved. The contract ends in February 2023

In the 2024/25 season, Horvat was the coach of Al Dhafra SC. He won the championship with the club and promoted the club to the ADNOC Pro League, which is one of the greatest results in the club's history.

In April 2026, for 2025/26 season, Horvat was the coach of Al Dhafra SC. He was appointed during critical stage of 2025/26 season with club positioned in relegation zone. Tasked by board with securing UAE Pro League survival under significant competitive pressure. He successfully preserved UAE Pro League status and guided team to safety after taking charge during decisive final phase of season.

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Honours Manager Al Dhafra SC – UAE Best Coach of the Round Award

Al Dhafra SC – UAE Champions and promotion to Pro League

Al-Nassr Saudi Super Cup: 2020

Individual Saudi Professional League Manager of the Month: January 2021