Is Zlatko Dalić A-List?
No — Zlatko Dalić is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2018
World Cup Finalist
Lost A-list status in 2023
Dropped to B tier — Nations League Runner-Up
Ranking Timeline
Management in Middle East
Gains experience managing clubs in the Middle East.
Croatia National Team Coach
Appointed as the coach of the Croatian national team.
World Cup Finalist
Leads Croatia to the final of the FIFA World Cup, a historic achievement.
World Cup Bronze Medal
Leads Croatia to another impressive World Cup result, winning the bronze medal.
Nations League Runner-Up
Lost to Spain in the final of the Nations League.
Continued Leadership
Zlatko Dalić continues to lead the Croatia national team, aiming for further success in international competitions.
Last updated: February 25, 2026