Branko Hucika facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Branko Hucika | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Zagreb, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1997 | Croatia Zagreb | 0 | (0) |
| 1997–1999 | Hrvatski Dragovoljac | 44 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Ulsan Hyundai | 0 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Shonan Bellmare (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2001–2002 | Čakovec | 23 | (0) |
| 2002 | Győri ETO | 15 | (3) |
| 2003–2004 | NK Zagreb | 18 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Tampines Rovers | 25 | (6) |
| 2006 | Polonia Warsaw | 23 | (2) |
| 2007 | HAŠK | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Branko Hucika is a former professional footballer from Croatia. He was born on July 10, 1977. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to help protect his team's goal. After his playing career, Branko Hucika became a football agent. He also owns an agency called HBRsport.
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Playing Career Highlights
Branko Hucika played for many different football clubs during his career. He started his professional journey in 1994. He played for teams in several countries, including Croatia, South Korea, Japan, Hungary, and Poland.
Early Career in Croatia
Branko Hucika began his career at Croatia Zagreb from 1994 to 1997. After that, he moved to Hrvatski Dragovoljac, where he played 44 games between 1997 and 1999.
Playing in Asia
In 1999, Branko Hucika moved to Asia to play for Ulsan Hyundai in South Korea. In 2000, he was loaned to Shonan Bellmare in Japan. While playing for Shonan Bellmare, he scored one goal in 18 games.
Return to Europe
After his time in Asia, Branko Hucika returned to Europe. He played for Čakovec in Croatia from 2001 to 2002. Then, he moved to Hungary to play for Győri ETO in 2002, where he scored 3 goals in 15 matches. He also played for NK Zagreb in Croatia from 2003 to 2004.
Winning a Championship
One of the biggest achievements in Branko Hucika's career was winning the Singapore Premier League title in 2005. He achieved this with the Tampines Rovers team. This was a major success for him and his team.
Later Career
In 2006, Branko Hucika played for Polonia Warsaw in Poland. He played 23 games and scored 2 goals for them. His last known club was HAŠK in 2007.
Life After Football
After retiring from playing, Branko Hucika continued to be involved in football. He now works as a football agent. This means he helps players find teams and manage their careers. He also owns his own agency, HBRsport.
See also
In Spanish: Branko Hucika para niños
