Daniel Koprivcic

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Daniel Koprivcic (born August 3, 1981) is a New Zealand soccer player who plays as a striker and is of Croat origin. He has represented New Zealand at Under-23 level in the Kirin Cup in Japan.

He began his career in Croatia with NK Graficar, a club based in the city of Osijek, before returning to New Zealand with Croatian-backed Central United of Auckland. Before becoming a regular in the Auckland side's senior first team, Daniel was a member of the club's highly successful Under-19's side. During this period, Daniel scored the first goal in a 2-0 win over Miramar Rangers to capture the annual Napier Tournament crown.

After a highly successful spell with Central United, Daniel moved on to Mangere United after the club had won promotion to the Northern League. He then signed for New Zealand Football Championship club, Waitakere United, for the 2006/2007 season.