Danko Matrljan (born 4 March 1960) is a Croatian former professional
football
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HNK Rijeka
Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka (), commonly referred to as HNK Rijeka, is a Croatian professional association football club from the city of Rijeka.
HNK Rijeka competes in Croatia's top division, Croatian First Football League, Supersport HNL, o ...
Orléans
Orléans (,"Orleans" (US) and Logroñés. He works as an assistant manager for the Croatian top division club
HNK Rijeka
Hrvatski nogometni klub Rijeka (), commonly referred to as HNK Rijeka, is a Croatian professional association football club from the city of Rijeka.
HNK Rijeka competes in Croatia's top division, Croatian First Football League, Supersport HNL, o ...
.
Career
Matrljan was born in
Rijeka
Rijeka (;
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.
He scored a goal for
Rijeka
Rijeka (;
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against Real Madrid in the
1984–85 UEFA Cup
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on 24 October 1984.
Matrljan had over 130 appearances for Rijeka and had scored over 40 goals in official matches, domestic cup (Yugoslav Cup, Croatian Cup and Croatian Supercup) and UEFA club competitions.
Playing statistics
Managerial statistics
Honours
Rijeka
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Yugoslav Cup
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runner-up:
1987
Events January
* January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency.
* January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade.
* January 3 – Afghan leader ...
Pomorac Kosterna
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Druga HNL
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runner-up: 1996–97 (West)
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Treća HNL
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