Alen Horvat (born 13 September 1973) is a Croatian professional football manager and former player.
During the period in Al-Nassr FC in January 2021, he won Saudi Super Cup and was also named as Coach of the Month in Saudi League.
Career Horvat played for the Croatia national team and was one of the youngest captain in history of HNK Rijeka. He played his professional debut for HNK Rijeka when he was eighteen years old. Also when he started his coaching career, he was one of the youngest coaches in HNK Rijeka. After a successful career in Croatia, Horvat continues his career in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In January 2021 with Al Nassr FC he won the Saudi Super Cup.
On 21 October 2021, Horvat was appointed as manager of Al-Batin. The main goal of the season was to stay in the league, which was achieved. The contract ends in February 2023
In the 2024/25 season, Horvat was the coach of Al Dhafra SC. He won the championship with the club and promoted the club to the ADNOC Pro League, which is one of the greatest results in the club's history.
In April 2026, for 2025/26 season, Horvat was the coach of Al Dhafra SC. He was appointed during critical stage of 2025/26 season with club positioned in relegation zone. Tasked by board with securing UAE Pro League survival under significant competitive pressure. He successfully preserved UAE Pro League status and guided team to safety after taking charge during decisive final phase of season.
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Player
Club performance League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Croatia League Croatian Cup Total1992HNK RijekaPrva HNL4010501992–933000301993–94190702601994–95190202101995–96191402311996–97302050HNK Segesta500050Total721160881
Manager
TeamFromToRecordGWDLWin %HNK Rijeka20 June 20114 October 2011Pomorac Kostrena1 July 201330 June 2014NK Bistra24 February 201530 June 2015Hrvatski Dragovoljac10 September 201523 December 2015Marsonia4 April 20169 September 2016Al-Ain9 February 201920 May 2019Al-Khaleej7 July 201914 December 2019Al-Nassr27 December 20209 April 2021Al-Batin22 October 202119 February 2023Al-Arabi2 July 202324 January 2024Al DhafraMarch 202431 May 2025Al DhafraApril 2026Present
Honours Manager Al Dhafra SC – UAE Best Coach of the Round Award
Al Dhafra SC – UAE Champions and promotion to Pro League
Al-Nassr Saudi Super Cup: 2020
Individual Saudi Professional League Manager of the Month: January 2021
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