Mladen Frančić (11 November 1955 – 7 June 2022) was a Croatian

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and former player.

Playing career

Frančić played for Čelik Križevac, Slaven Belupo and Lokomotiva Koprivnica, before retiring in 1981.

Managerial career

As a manager, he won the Iranian league in 2004-05 with Foolad.

Death

Frančić died of a heart attack on 7 June 2022.Former Foolad coach Francic dies
- Tehran Times

Managerial record

Honours

Foolad *

Iran Pro League The Persian Gulf Pro League (, ''Lig-e Bartar-e Xalij-e Fârs''), formerly known as the Iran Premier League (, ''Lig-e bartar-e Irân''), is a professional association football league in Iran and the highest level of the Iranian football league s ...

: 2004–05

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* 1955 births 2022 deaths Footballers from Bjelovar Yugoslav men's footballers NK Slaven Belupo players Yugoslav football managers Croatian football managers NK Slaven Belupo managers Croatia national under-21 football team managers Foolad F.C. managers Al Qadsiah FC managers Al-Watani Club managers Al-Nahda Club (Saudi Arabia) managers Damac FC managers Persian Gulf Pro League managers Saudi First Division League managers Croatian expatriate football managers Expatriate football managers in Iran Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Iran Expatriate football managers in Saudi Arabia Croatian expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia Men's association football players not categorized by position {{Croatia-footy-bio-stub