About Mirko Jozić
Born 1940. Mirko Jozić is a Yugoslav and Croatian association football player and association football coach.
Mirko Jozić (; born 8 April 1940) is a Croatian retired professional football manager and player.
Managerial career As manager, he won the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship in Chile with the Yugoslavia under-20 national team composed of famous names such as Robert Jarni, Igor Štimac, Zvonimir Boban, Robert Prosinečki and Davor Šuker. He coached Chilean side Colo-Colo between 1989 and 1993, winning the Copa Libertadores in 1991. Jozić is the first European to have won the Copa Libertadores.
He led the Croatia national team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Managerial statistics
Honours Clubs Junak Sinj Yugoslav Third League: 1970–71
Colo-Colo Primera División (3): 1990, 1991, 1993 Copa Apertura (1): 1990 Copa Libertadores (1): 1991 Copa Interamericana (1): 1991 Recopa Sudamericana (1): 1992
Al Hilal Asian Cup Winners' Cup (1): 1996–97
National team Yugoslavia U-20 FIFA World Youth Championship: 1987
Individual HNS's Trophy Trophies: 1984 Matija Ljubek Award: 2011
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mirko Jozić?
Croatian footballer
When was Mirko Jozić born?
Mirko Jozić was born on 8 April 1940 in Trilj.
What is Mirko Jozić's occupation?
Mirko Jozić is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Mirko Jozić?
Mirko Jozić is Yugoslav and Croatian.
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