| Tin Kontrec | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Kontrec with PPD Zagreb | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 9 September 1989 Našice, SFR Yugoslavia | ||
| Nationality | Croatian | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing position | Pivot | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | VfL Gummersbach | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Croatia | 20 | (22) | |
Medal record | |||
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He participated at the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship. [2]
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