Vale Ivica Jurkovic
Vale Ivica Jurkovic
Vale Ivica Jurkovic
Ivica (Ivi) Jurkovic began his footballing career in the U10 team at Adelaide Croatia SC going on to play for the one club his whole life.
He made his senior debut in 1988 and was part of the championship and Federation Cup winning team that year.
He finished on a similar note in his final season in 1997, when the team went through the season unbeaten to take out the championship.
Ivi played 176 senior games for Adelaide Croatia and scored 29 goals, a majority of which he led the club as a fierce and competitive captain.
His loyalty to the club was clear as he knocked back offers to play in the NSL with many clubs that were after his services.
He also represented his state in an era when South Australia had arguably one of its strongest representations in history.
He was a great supporter and Foundation Member of the Croatian Sports Centre and dedicated countless hours of his time and money to help create one of the best football facilities in this state.
His dedication and passion for the club and the Croatian community was truly amazing as he went on coaching juniors after his playing days.
He then became president of the Adelaide Croatia Raiders Soccer Club in 2005. He is survived by his wife Silvana and his children Maks and Nadia.
His Legacy will live on with all those that were blessed to have known him. May he REST IN PEACE.
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