Biography
Who is Darijo Srna?
Early life and career beginnings
Darijo Srna was born on May 1, 1982, in Metković, Croatia. He began his professional football path with the Croatian club HNK Hajduk Split. This early period of his career served as the foundation for his development as a skilled right wing-back before he moved to international competitions.
Professional football achievements
In 2003, Darijo Srna transferred to the Ukrainian club FC Shakhtar Donetsk. He became a central figure for the team, eventually appearing in 536 matches, which stands as the record for the most appearances in the club's history. During his tenure, he helped the team secure seven Ukrainian Premier League titles, five Ukrainian Cup titles, and five Ukrainian Super Cup titles. He also played a key role in the team winning the UEFA Cup in 2009.
After his long spell in Ukraine, he moved to the Italian club Cagliari in 2018 on a one-year contract. Following his time in Italy, he returned to Shakhtar Donetsk, where he transitioned into a management role, currently serving as the club's director of football.
International career and legacy
Darijo Srna made his debut for the Croatia national team in November 2002. Over his international career, he earned 134 caps, making him the third most capped player in the history of the national team. He represented his country at major tournaments, including the 2006 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016.
In 2009, then-manager Slaven Bilić appointed him captain of the national team. He held this leadership position until his retirement from international football in 2016, at which point the captaincy passed to Luka Modrić. His consistent playing style and quality throughout these years earned him comparisons to the Brazilian footballer Cafu.
Birthday and age
Darijo Srna was born on May 1, 1982, which makes Darijo 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Darijo shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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