Zlatko Dalić’s Croatia defy their 4 million population by competing among the elite. Runner-up 2018, third 2022 — midfield mastery remains their calling card. While Modrić’s era ends, the pipeline of gifted midfielders continues. Big-game experience makes them perpetual dark horses.
Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
| Player |
Born |
Age |
| Luka Modrić |
Sep 09, 1985 |
40 |
| Mateo Kovačić |
May 06, 1994 |
32 |
| Mario Pašalić |
Feb 09, 1995 |
31 |
| Nikola Vlašić |
Oct 04, 1997 |
28 |
| Nikola Moro |
Mar 12, 1998 |
28 |
| Kristijan Jakić |
May 14, 1997 |
29 |
| Luka Sučić |
Sep 08, 2002 |
23 |
| Petar Sucic |
Oct 25, 2003 |
22 |
| Martin Baturina |
Feb 16, 2003 |
23 |
| Toni Fruk |
Mar 09, 2001 |
25 |
Forwards