Ivo Grbić is a Croatian footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper.
Grbić has named legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn as his idol.
He joined the Hajduk Split academy at the age of nine and developed through their youth system.
Biography
Early Life
Ivo Grbić was born in Split, Croatia, where he began his football journey at a young age. At just nine years old, he joined the Hajduk Split academy, where he honed his skills as a goalkeeper throughout his youth career. His talent was evident early on, as he represented Croatia at various youth levels, starting from the U14 team.
Career Progression
Grbić's professional career took off when he became the first goalkeeper for Hajduk Split II in the Treća HNL Jug at the start of the 2014–15 season. He made his first-team debut on April 18, 2015, in a match against Rijeka. After struggling for playing time, he transferred to Lokomotiva in 2018, where he played a pivotal role in the team's success, helping them secure a second-place finish in the Prva HNL during the 2019–20 season.
In August 2020, Grbić signed with Atlético Madrid for €3.5 million, marking his first experience outside Croatia. He debuted for the club in December 2020, maintaining a clean sheet in a Copa del Rey match. Following his time at Atlético, he was loaned to Lille, continuing to develop his skills on an international stage.
International Career
Grbić has represented Croatia at various youth levels, earning 23 caps. He was part of the squad for the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2019 and received his first senior call-up in August 2020. He made his senior debut on November 11, 2021, in a World Cup qualifier against Malta. Notably, he was included in Croatia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he remained an unused substitute as the team finished third.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Grbić has cited legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn as his idol. His father, Josip, who passed away in 2016, served as the acting president of Hajduk Split during the 2010–11 season, highlighting a family legacy in Croatian football.
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Career & Clubs
Grbić was capped 23 times for Croatia at youth levels. He was part of Croatia's UEFA Under-21 Euro 2019 squad. He made only one appearance during the tournament, on 24 June in a 3–3 draw with England, when Croatia was already eliminated in the group stage. Grbić received his first call-up for the senior team on 17 August 2020 for September Nations League fixtures against Portugal and France. However, Grbić did not debut until 11 November 2021, when he started in a 7–1 victory over Malta in a 2022 World Cup qualifier. On 9 November 2022, Grbić was named in Zlatko Dalić's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he remained an unused substitute as Croatia finished third.
Hajduk Split
Born in Split, Croatia, Grbić moved to the Hajduk Split academy aged 9, where he remained for the rest of his youth career. A youth international since the U14 level, he has drawn high praise from experts such as Vladimir Beara. At the beginning of the 2014–15 season he became the first goalkeeper of Hajduk Split II in the Treća HNL Jug. His first glimpse of first-team football was in October of the same year, when he acted as the reserve goalkeeper, but he only made his debut on 18 April 2015 in the home defeat to Rijeka, conceding two goals in the last 10 minutes of the game.
Lokomotiva
After lack of opportunities, Grbić became frustrated about his club status, thus eventually rejecting the contract extension and joining Lokomotiva in summer 2018. He made his debut for Lokomotiva on 28 July 2018 in a 4–0 victory over Inter Zaprešić. During 2019–20 season, Grbić played a key role in Lokomotiva's run as they finished second in the Prva HNL and the Cup, qualifying for the Champions League second qualifying round.
Atlético Madrid
On 20 August 2020, Grbić signed a four-year contract with Atlético Madrid in a transfer worth €3.5 million, including additional bonuses and a percentage of the next transfer. His first experience away from his homeland. He debuted on 16 December, in a Copa del Rey 3–0 victory over Cardassar. At his debut for the club, he maintained a clean sheet.
Loan to Lille
After winning the 2020–21 La Liga with…
Club
As of match played 13 August 2024
International
As of match played 14 November 2021
- Club
- Croatia national under-18 football team (2014–2015)
- Club
- Croatia national under-21 football team
- National team
- Croatia
- Club
- HNK Hajduk Split (2014–)
- Club
- Croatia national under-17 football team (2012–2012)
- Club
- Croatia national under-17 football team (2012–2013)
- Club
- Croatia national under-18 football team (2013–2014)
Personal
Grbić has named Oliver Kahn as his idol. His father, Josip (died 2016), was the acting president of Hajduk Split during the 2010–11 season.
Clubs
- HNK Hajduk Split2014current
- Croatia national under-21 football teamcurrent
- Croatia national under-17 football team2012–2012
- Croatia national under-17 football team2012–2013
- Croatia national under-18 football team2013–2014
- Croatia national under-18 football team2014–2015
Played together with
Adam SušacCroatia national under-17 football team · 2005–2005- Adrian AliajHNK Hajduk Split · 1996–1998
- Adrian ŠemperCroatia national under-21 football team
Ahmad SharbiniCroatia national under-17 football team · 2000–2001- Ahmad SharbiniCroatia national under-21 football team · 2004–2006
- Ahmad SharbiniHNK Hajduk Split · 2009–2012
- Aleksandar KozlinaHNK Hajduk Split · 1958–1966
- Aleksandar RistićHNK Hajduk Split · 1966–1970
- Alen BokšićHNK Hajduk Split · 1987–1991
Alen HalilovićCroatia national under-17 football team · 2012–2013- Alen HalilovićCroatia national under-21 football team · 2014–2019
- Alen PamićCroatia national under-21 football team
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Identifiers & aliases
Ivo Grbić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bulgarian First League club Ludogorets Razgrad.
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