About Ivica Grnja
Born 1949. Ivica Grnja is an American association football player and association football coach.
Ivan "Ivica" Grnja, also known as John Grnja (born 26 April 1949) is a Croatian football manager and former professional player.
Playing career Grnja joined NK Osijek from Metalac Osijek in 1972, forming a formidable striking partnership with Ivan Lukačević and played in the North American Soccer League for the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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, and the under-19 side in 2008.
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Who is Ivica Grnja?
American soccer player
When was Ivica Grnja born?
Ivica Grnja was born on 26 April 1949 in Darda.
What is Ivica Grnja's occupation?
Ivica Grnja is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Ivica Grnja?
Ivica Grnja is American.
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