Milan Rapaić

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Milan Rapaić (born 16 August 1973) is a Croatian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He primarily played as an attacking midfielder or winger.

International career

He made his debut for Croatia in an April 1994 friendly match away against Slovakia, coming on as a 46th-minute substitute for Darko Vukić, and earned a total of 49 caps, scoring 5 goals.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Rapaić played two games for his country at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is most remembered for his spectacular goal against Italy, which secured a come-from-behind 2–1 victory.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Rapaić was also included in Croatia's squad at Euro 2004 and played in three matches at the finals. On 17 June 2004, he scored a goal in Croatia's 2–2 draw with reigning champions France in the group stage.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

He proved to be a fan favourite with his fun-loving playing style wherever he has played, and after impressive performances, he once again earned a call-up in August 2006 for the Croatian national side after missing the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Croatia went on to beat the world champions Italy 2–0 in Livorno, with Rapaić starting.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

His final international was a March 2007 European Championship qualification match against Macedonia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Personal life

Rapaić's son Boris is also a footballer.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Career statistics

International

Goal	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	25 April 2001	Stadion Varteks, Varaždin	Template:Fb	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	Friendly
2	8 May 2002	PMFC, Pécs	Template:Fb	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	Friendly
3	8 June 2002	Kashima, Kashima	Template:Fb	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	2002 FIFA World Cup
4–5	2 April 2003	Stadion Varteks, Varaždin	Template:Fb	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	2–0	Euro 2004 Qualifying
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6	17 June 2004	Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria	Template:Fb	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	UEFA Euro 2004

Honours

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• Prva HNL: 1992, 1993–94, 1994–95
• Croatian Cup: 1992–93, 1994–95, 2002–03
• Croatian Super Cup: 1992, 1993, 1994

Fenerbahçe

• Süper Lig: 2000–01

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