Rakitic ends second stint with Spanish club Sevilla to join Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia
Ivan Rakitic has become the latest soccer player to leave Europe for Saudi ArabiaJANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rakitic set for Sevilla exit ahead of Al Shabab move Ivan Rakitic has said goodbye to his Sevilla teammates as he closes in on a transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab. Rakitic, 35, has been...
JANUARY 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Back from one-game suspension Rakitic completed his one-game suspension and has been included in the squad to face Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Impact Rakitic is set to return to action here after a one-game ban, and given the long list of absences Sevilla have in midfield, he's widely expected to move into the starting lineup right away. For what is worth, Rakitic has started in 14 of his 15 league appearances with Sevilla in 2023/24.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow card Rakitic picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for Tuesday's match at Granada.
Impact Sevilla will add another absentee to their lengthy list of unavailable players for this upcoming matchup, and losing Rakitic will deprive the team of one of their most talented playmakers. Oliver Torres could step in as a potential replacement with other midfielders also unavailable. Rakitic will be eligible to return when Sevilla face Atletico Madrid in a re-scheduled match on Dec. 23.
DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another productive outing Tuesday Rakitic recorded three shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Lens.
Impact Rakitic was by far the best attacked in Sevilla's Champions League loss Tuesday as he led the team in shots, chances created, crosses and corners taken. IT marked his fifth consecutive match with three or more chances created and his third straight match with 10 or more crosses (seventh total). With his side now knocked completely out of European competition, Rakitic will look to help drag his side that currently sits at 16th in La Liga up the table.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers 17 crosses in defeat Rakitic generated five shots (one on goal), 17 crosses (six accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Mallorca.
Impact Rakitic set a new season-high with 17 crosses delivered, six of which were accurate. The high amount of crosses was a direct result of him being on corner kick duty, which saw him take 10 corners in this match. Additionally, the midfielder led his team with five shots taken; however, only one of those was on goal.
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists opener in UCL loss Rakitic assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against PSV Eindhoven.
Impact Rakitic recorded his third UCL assist of the season Wednesday as his cross in the 24th minute connected with Sergio Ramos for the match's opening goal. It came on one of the three chances he created in the match. He and his side will need a victory at Lens on Dec. 12 in the final group stage match to move onto the Europa League.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores equalizer Sunday Rakitic scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.
Impact Rakitic scored his second goal of the season Sunday, a classic outside the box strike in the 79th minute assisted by Dodi Lukebakio. He also recorded 10 crosses for the fourth time this season (including Champions League) and recorded seven corners, his second most in a match this season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eight crosses in draw Rakitic sent in eight crosses (two accurate) and had three shots off target in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo.
Impact Rakitic took five corners and laid off two chances for his teammates. He scored his first of the season in the previous game, but was unable to make it two in a row when presented with a chance to score the winner late on.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores goal Rakitic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Cadiz.
Impact Rakitic's latest appearance included his first goal since Jan. 21. In three La Liga matches played across October, the central midfielder directly contributed to two goals, the other being an assist to Youssef En-Nesyri.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist in defeat Rakitic assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.
Impact Rakitic registered his second assist of the Champions League group stage by delivering a corner that connected with Nemanja Gudelj in the box. In three games, the midfielder has created 11 chances and delivered 22 crosses.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes up with key assist as a sub Rakitic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Rakitic entered the match in the 37th minute and made an immediate impression, having a shot attempt blocked and assisting on another missed attempt before the half. He was relatively quiet through the second half, until extra time, where he assisted on two missed attempts, before sending a cross to teammate Youssef En-Nesyri, who scored the tying goal, as he found the back of the net with a header. The assist marked the first in seven appearances for Rakitic this season.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances Rakitic crossed three times inaccurately and created three chances during Tuesday's 2-2 draw with PSV.
Impact Rakitic was held off the scoresheet despite creating a team-high three chances in the match. The midfielder has one goal involvement through the opening two Champions League matches, but keeps a high attacking floor with 16 crosses and seven chances created over the same two games.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Whips in six crosses Rakitic registered two shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 loss against Barcelona.
Impact Rakitic had another great game distributing the ball, sending in six crosses and creating two chances. He leads the team with a whopping 41 crosses in La Liga and also leads the team in chances created, registering 16. However, even with all these scoring opportunities, the Croatian still has zero goal contributions in Spain this campaign.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers six crosses in draw Rakitic had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Impact Rakitic created four chances for the second consecutive game, and has now created four or more chances in three out of the previous four games. The midfielder also sent in six crosses, and has now delivered six or more crosses in five out six games this season.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up goal against Lens Rakitic assisted once to go with 13 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Lens.
Impact Rakitic assisted Lucas Ocampos in the ninth minute. He had another stellar performance as he created four chances and also made one tackle and one interception. He was replaced by Suso in the 74th minute. He had assisted once in six games in the Champions League last season and had made a total of nine tackles.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots Rakitic registered three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Las Palmas.
Impact The experienced midfielder played the full match for the third time in four matches and was all over the pitch contributing three tackles (one won), two interceptions, and a block on top of his attacking contributions. He has created at least one chance in every game this season including two against Las Palmas.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Whips in nine crosses Rakitic took an off target shot, crossed nine times (one accurate) and created a chance during Friday's 2-1 loss to Valencia.
Impact Rakitic was held off the scoresheet, but led Sevilla with nine crosses while taking five of the team's eight corner kicks in the match. The midfielder had just four goal involvements in 31 league appearances a season ago, but remains a threat from a role on set pieces.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles offensively Rakitic ended the 2022-23 La Liga season with one goal and three assists in 31 appearances (21 starts.)
Impact Rakitic had his worst year offensively with Sevilla, struggling to produce going forward and scoring just once. The midfielder might finally have lost a step and he also fell out of a guaranteed role in the starting XI. Rakitic has one year left on his contract and could be poised for a more rotational role in 2023-24.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist versus Villarreal Rakitic provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances, sent in six crosses (two accurate) and made three interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.
Impact Rakitic was deployed in a more defensive-minded role here but was still very active on the build-up of plays. But the biggest contribution from the veteran midfielder would come just during second half's stoppage time, when his corner-kick cross was headed home by Youssef En-Nesyri for the goal that sealed Sevilla's 2-1 win. After a slow start of campaign, Rakitic is back to his top form and he'll certainly be key piece on the squad during the final stretch of the season, with his side once again competing for European glory.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Rakitic warns Man Utd duo they will 'suffer' against Sevilla Sevilla vice-captain Ivan Rakitic has warned Manchester United that they ‘don’t know what awaits them’ ahead of Thursday’s crunch Europa Lea...
APRIL 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Sends in five crosses in win Rakitic registered three shots (one on target), three chances created, five crosses (two accurate), one tackle (won), three interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 win over...
Impact Rakitic had a great overall performance to help them earn the comeback win at home. The midfielder created the second-most chances for his side during the 90 minutes. He has one goal and four assists in the season so far.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Misses PK in rout Rakitic took two off-target shots, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made one interception in Saturday's 6-1 loss at Atletico Madrid.
Impact Rakitic had a shot to score their second goal in the 74th minute, when Atletico was leading 4-1, but he missed the PK. The midfielder had a quiet outing other than that during the tough road loss. He has only one goal and three assists in the season so far.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts in defeat Rakitic started and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 2-0 loss to PSV.
Impact Rakitic returned from a flu that held him out at the weekend, and was fit enough to play the full 90. It was a tough loss for Sevilla, though a three-goal advantage from the first leg guaranteed their progression into the next round of the Europa League.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
