Ivan Dolcek

Ivan Dolcek (born 24 April 2000) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a left back or left winger for Hajduk Split in the Croatian First Football League.

Club Career

Dolcek started playing football at the local club in Podravske Sesvete, where he comes from. At the age of 9 he moved on to Granicar Durdevac where he was noticed by GNK Dinamo Zagreb scouts, and he moved to their academy at the age of 11. He went on to stay for four years at the club, spending his last 6 months at the club on loan at HNK Sibenik. At the age of 15, he moved to Slaven Belupo's academy, where he would play for the U-17 and U-19 teams.

On 1 July 2019, Dolcek moved from Slaven Belupo to Hajduk Split, signing a four-year contract with the club from Split.

On 9 July 2019, Dolcek scored on his debut appearance for Hajduk Split. He came off the bench in a 2–0 win over Gzira United F.C. in the first qualifying round of the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League and scored in the 95th minute. Dolcek got his first Prva HNL goal in his second league game for Hajduk, scoring the opener in a 3–0 win over NK Varazdin at Stadion Varteks.