PERIŠIĆ

Personal life and activities Family and background Ivan Perišić was born on 2 February 1989 in Split, Croatia , but grew up in the town of Omiš , where his parents are from, into a working-class family. His father, Ante, operated a modest poultry farm that struggled financially during his childhood, while his mother, Tihana, provided steadfast support amid economic hardships. Despite these challenges, the family prioritized Perišić's budding football talent, encouraging his enrollment in local youth programs and later endorsing his move abroad at age 17 to secure the family's future. [7] [8] [80] The Perišić family has deep roots in Split's coastal culture and a strong affinity for HNK Hajduk Split , the city's historic club, which shaped his early fandom and career aspirations. He joined …