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Croatia 2002 World Cup Squad
The full Croatia squad from the 2002 FIFA World Cup — all 23 players with positions and overall ratings. Squad average 75.4, led by Boris Živković (83 OVR). Think you can build a better unbeaten XI? Play 7-0-0.
Strongest XI
77Stipe PletikosaGK
82Josip ŠimunićCB
77Dario ŠimićRB
76Stjepan TomasCB
74Anthony ŠerićRB
83Boris ŽivkovićCDM
80Robert KovačCM
80Zvonimir SoldoCM
82Ivica OlićST
79Boško BalabanST
74Goran VlaovićST
Full squad ratings
Goalkeepers
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Stipe Pletikosa | GK | 77 |
| Tomislav Butina | GK | 70 |
Defenders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Josip Šimunić | CB | 82 |
| Dario Šimić | RB | 77 |
| Stjepan Tomas | CB | 76 |
| Anthony Šerić | RB | 74 |
Midfielders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boris Živković | CDM | 83 |
| Robert Kovač | CM | 80 |
| Zvonimir Soldo | CM | 80 |
| Alen Bokšić | CM | 74 |
| Daniel Šarić | CM | 74 |
| Davor Šuker | CM | 74 |
| Mario Stanić | RM | 74 |
| Milan Rapaić | CM | 74 |
| Niko Kovač | CM | 74 |
| Robert Jarni | CM | 74 |
| Robert Prosinečki | CM | 74 |
| Vladimir Vasilj | CM | 74 |
| Jurica Vranješ | CDM | 72 |
| Davor Vugrinec | CM | 62 |
Forwards
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ivica Olić | ST | 82 |
| Boško Balaban | ST | 79 |
| Goran Vlaović | ST | 74 |
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