Branko Hucika facts for kids
Branko Hucika (born July 10, 1977) is a former professional football player from Croatia. He played as a defender, which means his main job on the field was to stop the other team from scoring goals. Branko played for several football clubs in different countries during his career, including Croatia, South Korea, Japan, Hungary, Singapore, and Poland.
| 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) | ||
| Playing position | 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 | ||
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Football Career Highlights
Branko Hucika started his professional football journey in his home country, Croatia.
Early Career in Croatia
He began with Croatia Zagreb from 1994 to 1997. After that, he played for Hrvatski Dragovoljac from 1997 to 1999, where he played in 44 matches.
Playing Abroad
Branko then moved to Asia, joining Ulsan Hyundai in South Korea in 1999. In 2000, he was loaned to Shonan Bellmare in Japan, where he played 18 games and scored 1 goal.
After his time in Asia, he returned to Croatia to play for Čakovec from 2001 to 2002. He then moved to Hungary to play for Győri ETO in 2002, scoring 3 goals in 15 games.
Later Career and Achievements
From 2003 to 2004, Branko played for NK Zagreb back in Croatia. He then moved to Singapore to join Tampines Rovers from 2004 to 2005. This was a successful period for him, as his team won a major league title.
In 2006, he played for Polonia Warsaw in Poland. He finished his career playing for HAŠK in 2007.
Honours and Awards
During his career, Branko Hucika achieved one notable honour:
- Singapore Premier League: He won the league title with Tampines Rovers in the 2005 season.
See also
In Spanish: Branko Hucika para niños
