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Marinko Koljanin

b. 1957

Croatian footballer/manager/commentator/general manager

Association football player Association football coach
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About Marinko Koljanin

Born 1957. Marinko Koljanin is a Croatian association football player and association football coach.

Marinko Koljanin (born 17 November 1957) is a Croatian football manager, a former footballer and a former general manager of HNK Rijeka who was manager of Al-Nasr in Oman Professional League.

Managerial career Koljanin worked as an assistant to Otto Barić at Casino Salzburg and was on the bench during the club's 1994 UEFA Cup final loss when Barić was suspended. He later worked in the Middle East before taking up his first coaching job in Croatia with Krk in December 2013.

He left his role of vice-president of Orijent to replace Edo Flego as manager of the club's senior team in May 2022.

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Important facts

Born
17 November 1957, Croatia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Croatia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marinko Koljanin?

Croatian footballer/manager/commentator/general manager

When was Marinko Koljanin born?

Marinko Koljanin was born on 17 November 1957 in Croatia.

What is Marinko Koljanin's occupation?

Marinko Koljanin is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Marinko Koljanin?

Marinko Koljanin is Croatian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marinko Koljanin

· Wikidata: Q12238241

· DBpedia: Marinko Koljanin

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