Zlatan was born in Vlasenica, Bosnia and Hercegovina and later moved to the United States. Zlatan played collegiate soccer at Humboldt State University, and cites scoring a game-winning free kick in double overtime against Chico State during his junior year of college as his favorite soccer memory.

After college, during his time with the Sonoma Sol, Zlatan had the opportunity to be coached by Benjamin Ziemer. Zlatan says that he picked up on Benjamin’s passion and intensity for the game right away; it’s something Zlatan tries to replicate on a regular basis with any team he coaches.

Zlatan is currently the head soccer coach of the women’s team at Menlo College. Zlatan’s favorite part of coaching soccer is sharing his love for the game. He possesses the USSF C Coaching License, United Soccer Coaches- Premier Diplomas, and a Master’s Degree from Concordia University in Coaching and Athletic Administration.

Zlatan, whose nickname is Z, still plays soccer in a San Francisco adult league. His favorite team is Arsenal, and Zidane is his favorite player. Zlatan loves to play chess and is always looking to play a game.