In 1991 he fled with his family war torn country of Croatia to Germany Berlin where he started playing for Hertha BSC and showed early signs of Bright Future to follow.
Soon to follow Hrvoje joined Melbourne Knights Football Club and soon after was offered a senior contract where he served for two years in NSL.
upon his return from injury he served Werribee City Bees St Albans Saints and finally retired from playing at Strathmore Split where he continued in a coaching role.
The Australian has had his bad moments too as he was suspended in a 1–0 victory over Jurong for reciprocating Cobra's defender Imran Mohamed's challenge against him by lashing out with his foot while on the ground.
[5] Following Year declining numerous NSL offers Hrvoje decided to stay in Singapore and sign one-year deal under Fandi Ahmad for Singapore Armed forces, the youngster linked up with Croatian striker Mirko Grabovac and Nenad Baćina to help them win the S-league that year unfortunately Hrvoje sustained an injury towards the end of season that ruled him out and he returned home to Australia.