page_title: Zlatko Dalić
section_title: Al-Hilal
hierarchical_section_title: Zlatko Dalić / Coaching career / Al-Hilal
caption_attribution_description: فارسی: دیدار برگشت تیم های فوتبال استقلال - الهلال عربستان در مرحله گروهی لیگ قهرمانان آسیا ۲۰۱۳
context_page_description: Zlatko Dalić is a Croatian retired footballer who played as a midfielder, and the current manager of the Croatia national team.
  He led the national team to the 2018 World Cup Final, where they reached their highest-ever Elo ranking and highest-ever positioning in the history of Croatia, securing second place to France.
context_section_description: On 3 May 2012, Dalić signed a contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal to manage their B team. On 30 January, Al-Hilal agreed with Dalić to coach the first club following the sacking of Antoine Kombouaré. On 9 February 2013, he made his managerial debut with Al-Hilal against his old club Al-Faisaly in the semi-final of the 2012–13 Saudi Crown Prince Cup. Dalić eventually led Al-Hilal to the cup title - the team's sixth consecutive win - which was also Dalić's second major title in his coaching career. During the 2013–14 season, he was the main candidate for the position of sports director at Croatian powerhouse Hajduk Split, but turned down the offer from one of the biggest clubs in Croatian football.
caption: Dalić beside Amir Ghalenoei before an Al-Hilal match against Esteghlal during the 2013 AFC Champions League.
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