5 Luka Vušković
Luka Vušković, 2007-12-18, Defender for Croatia, plays for Tottenham Hotspur. 5 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Croatia's 2026 World Cup Group L squad.
Biography
At just 18 years old, Luka Vuskovic is one of the most exciting defensive talents in European football. A product of Hajduk Split's academy, he attracted attention from top clubs across Europe while still a teenager, with Tottenham Hotspur securing his signature in 2023. Sent on loan to Hamburger SV in the German second division to gain first-team experience, he quickly became a mainstay in their backline, displaying composure and maturity far beyond his years. Standing at 190cm, Vuskovic combines excellent positional awareness, dominant aerial ability, and surprisingly refined passing for a player his age. As the youngest member of Croatia's 2026 World Cup squad, he represents the next generation of Croatian defenders following in the footsteps of Lovren and Gvardiol, and the world stage awaits.
Career Timeline
Named in Croatia's 2026 World Cup squad at age 18, the youngest player in the entire Croatian delegation.
Loaned to Hamburger SV in Germany's second division, quickly establishing himself as a first-choice centre-back.
Signed by Tottenham Hotspur from Hajduk Split, one of the most sought-after teenage defenders in Europe.
Made his senior debut for Hajduk Split at age 15 in the Croatian top flight, becoming one of the youngest players in the club's history.