9 Andrej Kramarić
Andrej Kramarić, 1991-06-19, Forward for Croatia, plays for Hoffenheim. 100 international caps, 29 goals. Part of Croatia's 2026 World Cup Group L squad.
Biography
Hoffenheim forward and one of Croatia's all-time top scorers. Currently plying his trade at Hoffenheim, a clinical forward, Andrej Kramarić possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Croatia's primary attacking threat. Has earned 100 international caps, scoring 29 goals. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
On 15 January 2026, he became most capped Croatian player in the Bundesliga and Croatian player with most goals in professional career, surpassing Zvonimir Soldo and Davor Šuker respectively.
He made his debut for the senior team in 2014, later taking part at three UEFA European Championships (in 2016, 2020 and 2024) and two FIFA World Cups (in 2018 and 2022), helping Croatia to reach the final of the 2018 tournament.
On 24 January 2021, he became the Bundesliga's all-time top Croatian goalscorer.
On 29 March 2019, he became the club's all-time top goalscorer.
In 2013, after he had a dispute with the Dinamo board of directors, Kramarić was transferred to HNK Rijeka, where he scored 37 times in 42 league games prior to his move to Leicester City for a record £9 million.
He took part at the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, making four appearances for a Croatian team that reached the tournament semi-finals.