Igor Tudor

Igor Tudor, born on April 16, 1978, is a distinguished Croatian football manager and former player, renowned for his tactical acumen and leadership on the pitch. His playing career was predominantly spent at Juventus, where he showcased his versatility as both a defender and a defensive midfielder, contributing to the club's success with numerous trophies. Tudor also represented the Croatia national team in significant tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2004 and the FIFA World Cups in 1998 and 2006, although an injury sidelined him from the 2002 World Cup.

After announcing his retirement from professional football on July 22, 2008, at the age of thirty, Tudor returned to his roots, finishing his career at Hajduk Split, the club where he began his journey. Transitioning into management, he first took the helm at Hajduk from 2013 to 2015, before embarking on a series of coaching roles across Europe, including stints at PAOK, Karabükspor, and Galatasaray.

Tudor's managerial prowess was further highlighted during his time at Udinese, where he successfully steered the team away from relegation in 2018. His career continued to flourish as he returned to Hajduk in early 2020 and later joined Andrea Pirlo's coaching staff at Juventus. In 2022, he took charge of Ligue 1 club Marseille, leading them for a season before moving back to Serie A with Lazio in March 2024.

His journey has seen him return to Juventus as manager in March 2025, although his tenure was cut short in October due to a challenging start to the season. Most recently, Tudor joined Tottenham Hotspur in February 2026, marking another chapter in his dynamic coaching career.