Started his professional career at Dinamo Zagreb in 1988, before moving to Inter Zaprešić in 1991 and Istra in 1993. He joined Belgian side Beveren in 1995, but returned to Dinamo Zagreb after one season following Beveren’s relegation from the top flight. He subsequently spent three seasons with Dinamo Zagreb, also playing for them in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League in 1998. He then went on to spend three seasons in Italy with Torino and Sampdoria, before returning to Croatia by signing with Slaven Belupo in 2002.
“We all know what we are up against. We need to put on a good show and I can guarantee that my boys will give their absolute maximum to win”.
November 2017, Jurčić signed a contract with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to become the new head of youth player development.
2018, he signed with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
On 28 May 2018, he was named the head coach of Baniyas Club.
October 2019, Jurčić moved back to the UAE where he was appointed as the head coach of Al Nasr. In February 2021, Jurčić left Al Nasr despite winning the UAE League Cup, due to mediocre results in the league.
