HNK Rijeka announced today that Damir Kreilach has retired from professional football. Kreilach returned to HNK Rijeka last summer, but didn't play many games.

How did it all start?

Kreilach started playing football in NK Opatija, and then moved to HNK Rijeka. In HNK Rijeka, he became a captain and played for the senior team.

What did Kreilach say about his decision?

Kreilach published a farewell letter in which he said it was time to say goodbye to professional football. He also thanked all his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his career.

What will Kreilach do now?

Kreilach will be a manager for loans and player development in HNK Rijeka. This is a new role for him, but he will surely use his experience and knowledge to help the club.

Currently, HNK Rijeka is in 4th place in HNL, with 41 points and a record of 11W-8D-10L from 29 games. The last result was a 2-0 win against HNK Gorica (2026-05-23).