Dominik Livaković

Dominik Livaković

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Dominik Livaković is a Croatian professional footballer born in 1995, known for his role as a goalkeeper.

He began his professional career at N.K. Zagreb, where he became the club's number one goalkeeper after initially being the second choice.

Livaković broke the record for the most minutes without conceding a goal at Dinamo Zagreb, achieving 535 minutes in 2019.

Biography

Early Life

Dominik Livaković was born in 1995 in Croatia, hailing from a prominent family with a rich background in various professions. His father, Zdravko Livaković, is a construction engineer and a former State Secretary in the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure. Livaković's family also includes a radiologist grandfather and an English teacher grandmother, showcasing a diverse lineage. He is related to the famous Croatian footballer Josip Skoblar through his mother, Manuela Skoblar.

Career

Livaković's football journey began at N.K. Zagreb, where he joined the first team in the 2012-13 season. Initially a second-choice goalkeeper, he quickly established himself as the club's number one, making 104 league appearances over four seasons. In 2016, he transferred to GNK Dinamo Zagreb, where he made his mark by breaking the club's record for the most minutes without conceding a goal in the 2019 Champions League qualifying rounds. His performances earned him recognition, including a crucial penalty save in a Champions League qualifier against CFR Cluj.

On the international stage, Livaković debuted for the Croatia national team in 2017 and was part of the squad that reached the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. His standout moment came during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he saved three penalties in a shoot-out against Japan, earning the Man of the Match award. He continued to impress with his performances, including a remarkable display against Brazil in the quarter-finals, which solidified his reputation as a top goalkeeper.

Personal Life

In June 2022, Livaković married his long-time girlfriend, Helena Matić, in a ceremony held at the Zadar Cathedral. He has credited football legends Danijel Subašić, David de Gea, and Iker Casillas as his role models, reflecting his aspirations and inspirations in the sport. As of 2023, he plays for Fenerbahçe Istanbul, with future commitments to Girona FC and FC Barcelona, marking an exciting chapter in his career.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

NK Zagreb

Livaković became part of NK Zagreb's first team at the beginning of the 2012–13 season. Initially the club's second-choice goalkeeper, he made his league debut on 31 August 2012, playing the full match in a 1–0 defeat at home to HNK Cibalia. He soon became the club's number one and made a total of 104 league appearances over four seasons, including 90 in the Prva HNL.

Dinamo Zagreb

On 30 August 2015, he agreed to join Dinamo Zagreb at the beginning of the 2016–17 season. He made his league debut for the club on 2 October 2016 in a goalless draw at home to Hajduk Split. On 18 October 2016, he made his first appearance in the UEFA Champions League in a 1–0 defeat at home to Sevilla. On 30 July 2019, in a Champions League qualifying 3–0 victory over Saburtalo Tbilisi, Livaković broke Dražen Ladić's record for most minutes from the start of Dinamo's season without conceding a goal (413), set in 1995. He conceded his first goal of the season three days later, in a 3–1 league victory over Gorica, set the new record at 535.

On 26 August 2020, in a Champions League qualifier against CFR Cluj, Livaković saved Ciprian Deac's penalty kick. The game went to extra time and ended as a 2–2 draw, resulting in a penalty shoot-out. Livaković saved Cătălin Golofca's attempt which would turn out crucial as Dinamo won the shootout 6–5 and progressed to the third qualifying round. In the 2020–21 Europa League group stage, Livaković was praised for his performances…

International career

Livaković received his first call-up to the Croatia national football team for their friendly match against Moldova in May 2016. He debuted against Chile in the 2017 China Cup where Croatia lost on penalties. In May 2018 Livaković was named to Croatia's preliminary 32-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, and was eventually part of the team that finished runners-up after losing the final against France. He made his competitive debut against England in the 2018–19 Nations League match held on 12 October 2018 at Stadion Rujevica in Rijeka, which ended in a goalless draw. On 5 December 2022, in the 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Japan, Livaković was named Man of the Match after saving three penalties in the shoot-out to help his side advance to the quarter-finals. In said quarter-finals, he saved another penalty in the shoot-out against Brazil, helping Croatia advance to the semi-finals. He produced eleven saves, with the performance earning him another Man of the Match award, as well as the rare 10/10 rating from L'Équipe, making him the 15th player in the magazine's history to be awarded it. Despite being one of the favorites for the Golden Glove award, he lost it to Emiliano Martínez. In May 2026, Livaković was named to the Croatia national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 23 May 2026

International

As of match played 2 July 2026

Club
N.K. Zagreb (2012–2016)
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GNK Dinamo Zagreb (2016–2023)
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Croatia national under-17 football team (2011–2011)
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Croatia national under-19 football team (2013–2014)
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Croatia national under-20 football team (2013–2013)
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Croatia national under-21 football team (2014–2016)
Club
Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2023–2026)
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Croatia men's national football team (2017–)
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Girona FC (2025–2026)
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GNK Dinamo Zagreb (2026–2026)
Club
FC Barcelona (2026–)
National team
Croatia

Personal

Personal life

Livaković hails from a prominent family. His father Zdravko Livaković is a construction engineer and a former State Secretary in the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure during the mandate of Božidar Kalmeta. His paternal grandfather and grandmother were a radiologist and an English teacher, respectively. His mother Manuela Skoblar is Josip Skoblar's first cousin once removed. In June 2022, Livaković married his long-time girlfriend Helena Matić in the Zadar Cathedral. He credited Danijel Subašić, David de Gea, and Iker Casillas as his football role models.

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Description

Croatian association football player (born 1995)

Position

goalkeeper

Extract from Wikipedia

Dominik Livaković is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Barcelona and the Croatia national team. Livaković has spent the bulk of his career with NK Zagreb, being the club's youth product, and with Dinamo Zagreb.

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