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ŽNK Međimurje Čakovec
Full nameŽenski nogometni klub Međimurje Čakovec
Founded01 March 2021; 3 years ago (01 March 2021)
2015 (as NŠ Međimurje-Čakovec)
GroundStadion SRC Mladost, Čakovec
Capacity8,000 (5,000 seating)
ChairmanMato Kljajić
DirectorHrvoje Goričanec
Head coachIvan Dizdar
LeaguePrva HNLŽ
2022–23Druga HNLŽ, 1st
Websitehttps://znkmedjimurjecakovec.hr/
ŽNK Međimurje kits 2023-24

ŽNK Međimurje Čakovec is a Croatian professional women's association football club based in Čakovec. The club plays in the Croatian Women's First Football League, the top tier of Croatian Football Federation.

ŽNK Međimurje Čakovec was established in March 2021, following the separation of the women's selections from NŠ Međimurje-Čakovec. The journey began in 2015, when the girls' teams were first formed under the Međimurje Čakovec Elementary School. Initially, the younger age groups represented the ŽNK Katarina Zrinski. In 2018, NŠ Međimurje-Čakovec introduced a women's senior team, which competed in the 2nd HNLŽ North-West division. Notably, the senior team clinched the top spot in the 2nd HNLŽ group B during the 2020-21 season, earning a promotion to the Prva HNLŽ through qualifications. However, in the subsequent 2021-22 season, despite securing 6th place under the guidance of coach Gordan Golik, the club lost its right to compete in the top tier due to its separation from NŠ Međimurje-Čakovec. Consequently, it commenced its journey anew, starting from the lowest rank in the competition.In its inaugural year, ŽNK Međimurje Čakovec swiftly clinched the championship title in the 2nd HNLŽ group B. Subsequently, the team once more navigated through the qualifications, successfully ascending to the pinnacle of the competition.

At present, the club boasts a roster of over 80 girls, encompassing not only the senior team but also four additional selections. These include the WU-17 (cadets), WU-15 (pioneers), WU-13 (junior pioneers), and WU-11 (beginners) teams. Notably, the WU-17 and WU-15 teams actively participate in the 1st Croatian Youth Football League, whereas the WU-13 and WU-11 teams engage in competitions within the boys' regional league.

Current squad

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As of 01 March 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Croatia CRO Lea Bartolić
2 MF Japan JPN Kirara Fujio
3 DF Croatia CRO Greta Blagus
4 DF Croatia CRO Katja Sedmak
6 DF Croatia CRO Helena Damjanović (Captain)
7 FW Croatia CRO Ana Višnjić
9 FW Croatia CRO Kaja Županić
10 MF Japan JPN Saki Yoshida
11 FW Croatia CRO Karla Vujević
12 GK Croatia CRO Barbara Kelava
13 DF Croatia CRO Anamarija Fot
14 DF Croatia CRO Ema Čurin
15 MF Ecuador ECU Domenica Salome Rodriguez Vera
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 MF Croatia CRO Ema Puljić
17 MF Croatia CRO Paula Škrlec
20 FW United States USA Olivia Courtney Lewis
22 DF Croatia CRO Nina Varga
24 MF Japan JPN Ayuri Terawaki
27 MF Croatia CRO Anja Horvat
28 MF Croatia CRO Tara Tkalčec
27 FW Croatia CRO Anja Horvat
33 DF Croatia CRO Ema Hrnčić
41 DF Croatia CRO Paulina Cirkvenčić
52 MF Croatia CRO Lana Balaško
62 FW Croatia CRO Hana Katalenić

Management and staff

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Current staff

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Ivan Dizdar was a Women's Soccer Coach at Arizona Western College, and he was appointed ŽNK Međimurje's head coach in December 2023.[1]
Management and staff as of 10 July 2024[2]
Position Name
Head Coach Ivan Dizdar
Conditioning Coach Karlo Jambor[3]
Goalkeeping Coach Sanja Šoltić[4]
WU-17 Coach Mario Šarić[5]
WU-15 Coach Karlo Kovačević
WU-13 Coach Martin Toplek
Club Doctor Marina Kljajić
Physiotherapist Mura Janušić[6]

Recent seasons

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Season Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Cup Player Goals
League Top goalscorer
2018-19 2. HNLŽ North-West 10 6 2 2 7 30 8 3rd NA Leona Požgaj 9
2019-20 2. HNLŽ North-South 7 2 0 5 7 25 6 6th NA Melisa Ciglarić 3
2020-21 2. HNLŽ group B 12 12 0 0 101 8 36 1st R16 Barbara Pokrivač 22
2021-22 Prva HNLŽ 20 9 1 10 41 80 28 6th QF Ayuri Terawaki 11
2022-23 2. HNLŽ group B 12 11 0 1 98 5 33 1st R16 Saki Yoshida 31
2023-24 Prva HNLŽ 20 8 2 10 30 65 26 6th QF Karla Vujević 6

References

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  1. ^ Lukman, Nikola (12 December 2023). "Međimurke s novim trenerom idu u borbu za prvoligaški status". Međimurska sportska mreža. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Seniorke ŽNK Međimurje Čakovec krenule su sa pripremama". Radio 1. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Karlo Jambor". Croatian Football Federation. HNS. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Sanja Šoltić". Croatian Football Federation. HNS. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Mario Šarić". Croatian Football Federation. HNS. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Mura Janušić". Croatian Football Federation. HNS. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
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