Career
Club career
A graduate of the Australian Institute of Sport, Horvat began his career with Melbourne Croatia. He retired in March 2003 at the age of 32. Horvat made a total of 96 appearances in the National Soccer League.
International career
Horvat also played in the game with highest scoreline in an international football match, when Australia beat American Samoa 31–0.
After football
After retiring was named as Advisor to the Board by his former club Melbourne Knights Football Club.
