HNK Hajduk Split
Crest
about the team
The club was founded in a centuries-old pub in Prague (then also part of the Austro-Hungarian empire) by a group of students from Split. They attended the pub following a match between AC Sparta and SK Slavia, and decided it was time their own town had its own professional club.
The club was officially registered with the authorities on February 13, 1911. The name originates from the hajduks, a group of romanticised bandits that fought the Ottoman Turks. The founders subsequently designed the club's emblem, and a group of Catholic nuns from a monastery in Split created copies which were distributed to fans.
Honours
National Champions - 1927, 1929, 1941, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1955, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2005.
National Cup Winners - 1967, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1993, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2010.
Finest Hours
Hajduk's finest years were From 1970 until 1980, when the 'golden generation' won five consecutive cups and three championships. Coach at the time was Tomislav Ivić, who used the inverted wingers system that is very popular in today's football.
With great success in domestic competitions (9 trophies in 10 years), the club also enjoyed success in European competition, reaching the semi-final of the Cup Winners'Cup in 1973, before losing to Leeds United.
Folk Heroes
Frane Matošić scored 729 goals in 739 appearances.
Bernard Vukas the best Croatian footballer of 20th century.
Vladimir Beara, the best goalkeeper of all time.
Blaž Slišković - the Hemingway of football.
Milan Rapaić - the one and only.
Senijad Ibričić - Heart of Hajduk.
Fans
Hajduk Split's supporters, the Torcida, were formed in October 1950, and are the oldest organized supporters group in Europe. They took their name from Brazilian fan groups, which are named torcidas from the Portuguese 'torcer', to cheer on. The fans' slogan is 'Hajduk live forever ', referencing the fact that Hajduk have survived without change from its establishment until today (State and leagues have failed, 'Hajduk live forever'). Torcida members and other fervent fans of the club gather in the north stand of the club's stadium.
All Time Best XI
Vladimir Beara, Ivan Buljan, Luka Peruzović, Dragan Holcer, Jozo Matošić, Zlatko Vujović, Bernard Vukas, Jure Jerković, Ivica Šurjak, Alen Bokšić, Frane Matošić
facts
Founded:
1911
Nickname:
Maistori s Mora (Masters from the sea)
Ground:
Polijud
Manager:
Stanko Poklepović
League:
Croatian National League
Top Goal Scorer:
Frane Matošić
Famous Fans:
Goran Ivanišević, Dino Radja, Toni Kukoč
Kit:
Home: White shirts, blue shorts. Away: Red and blue striped shirt, blue shorts
Mascot:
Whitey
