Ivan Rakitic biography, career earnings and net worth

• Ivan Rakitic is a professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Sevilla
• Despite being born in Switzerland and playing for the country at youth level, Rakitic chose to play for Croatia at senior level
• Rakitic speaks English, German, Croatian, Italian, French and Spanish

For biography starters, Ivan Rakitic is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Sevilla.

A well-rounded playmaker, Ivan Rakitic is considered to be one of the most underrated footballers. The 35-year-old plays as a central or attacking midfielder and is known for his defensive work-rate, stamina, excellent technique, passing and vision.

Ivan Rakitic. Photo/ Sky Sports.

Despite being born in Switzerland and playing for the country at youth level, Rakitic chose to play for Croatia at senior level. By the time he retired from international duty in 2020, he was the fourth most capped player in Croatia. The talented midfielder was part of the Croatia national team that reached the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, finishing as runner-up.

Ivan Rakitic Biography 

Career 

The heart of Ivan Rakitic biography is his football career, which can best be summarized by the trophies he has won.

Rakitic grew up in Switzerland, the country where his football journey began. The Croatian was just four years old when he joined Mohlin-Riburg youth set up. He later joined FC Basel academy where he honed his football skills.

At age 16, Rakitic’s talent had already been noticed by top European teams. However, his family decided that he should remain in Switzerland so as to play more regularly. Rakitic helped FC Basel win the 2006-07 Swiss Cup before joining Schalke 04 in the summer of 2007.

After playing for the German side, Rakitic moved to Sevilla in 2011. The Croatian midfielder spent three years with Sevilla, helping the club win the 2013-14 Europa League.

On 16 June 2014, FC Barcelona completed the signing of Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla. He signed a five-year contract with the Catalans and made his debut in a pre-season friendly against Nice. Well, the rest is history.

Ivan Rakitic returned to Sevilla in 2020 after winning a UEFA Champions League and the La Liga among other trophies with FC Barcelona.

Ivan Rakitic biography. Photo/ Football Espana.

Internationally, Ivan Rakitic made his debut for the Croatia national team on 8 September 2007 in a match against Estonia. He has since represented the country at UEFA Euro 2008, 2012 and 2016. He was also in Croatia’s squad at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Career Earnings And Net Worth

Ivan Rakitic, who is now 35, has earned over 101 million Euros in his playing career. Rakitic’s salary during the 2018-19 season was 13,354,000 Euros. The annual salary increased to 13,200,000 the following season.

After his return to Sevilla, Ivan Rakitic signed a contract which sees him pocket 13 million Euros per season. His weekly salary is 253,846 Euros. The midfielder’s current contract with Sevilla expires on 30 June 2024. Meanwhile, he is currently valued at 4 million Euros in the transfer market.  

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ivan Rakitic has a net worth of $30 million. He is one of the richest Croatian footballers of all time. His car collection includes a Range Rover, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Ferrari.

Personal Life 

Ivan Rakitic biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. To begin with, the former Barcelona man comes from a footballing family. His father, Luka Rakitic, and older brother, Dejan, are former footballers. Rakitic has a tattoo bearing his brother’s name on his right arm.

Rakitic met his wife, Raquel Mauri, at a hotel bar on the first night he arrived in Seville. They dated for two years then got married in April 2013. The couple is blessed with two children, a daughter named Althea (born in July 2013) and Adara (born in May 2016).

Rakitic speaks English, German, Croatian, Italian, French and Spanish. He is a Christian.

FAQs 

How old is Ivan Rakitic?

Born on 10 March 1988, Ivan Rakitic is 35 years old.

Has Rakitic retired from international football? 

The Croatian Football Federation announced on 21 September 2020 that Ivan Rakitic had retired from international duty.

How many Champions League has Rakitic won?

Rakitic won one UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona.

What is Ivan Rakitic’s net worth?

Ivan Rakitic has a net worth of $30 million.