Luka Vušković

Hajduk Split

Born in Split, Vušković progressed through the academy of the local side Hajduk Split, becoming the youngest Croatian to play, and to score, in the UEFA Youth League. Vušković made his unofficial debut at 15, playing in a friendly against Urania in September 2022. On 16 December 2022, he scored in a 4–3 friendly victory over the German side Schalke 04. On 26 February 2023, two days after his sixteenth birthday, Vušković made his professional debut, starting and playing 90 minutes in a league derby match against Dinamo Zagreb, which ended in a 4–0 loss for his side. In the process, he became the youngest player in the Croatian top flight, together with Marko Dabro; he also became the youngest player to ever feature in an Eternal derby game, surpassing Josip Bašić. On 2 March 2023, Vušković scored the opening goal in Hajduk's 2–1 win over Osijek in the quarter-finals of the 2022–23 Croatian Football Cup. Scoring at 16 years and 5 days old, he became the youngest goalscorer in the history of Hajduk Split, in official matches.

Loan to Radomiak Radom

On 31 January 2024, after failing to make an appearance for Hajduk since the start of the 2023–24 season, Vušković joined Polish club Radomiak Radom on a six-month loan. He made his first-team – and Ekstraklasa – debut on 10 February 2024, coming on as a 64th-minute substitute for Mike Cestor in a 0–6 away loss against Cracovia. Six days later, Vušković received his first start for the club in a 0–4…

Vušković represented Croatia at youth international level, On 9 June 2025, he debuted for the senior national team in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Czech Republic that ended in a 5–1 victory for Croatia, replacing Duje Ćaleta-Car in the 88th minute. Vušković made his first start for the Croatia national team on 14 November 2025 in a 3–1 win against the Faroe Islands, which qualified Croatia for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On 26 March 2026, he scored his first goal for senior team in a friendly match against Colombia. On 18 May 2026, Vušković was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vušković played his first game at the World Cup against England where he became the youngest Croatian player in the tournament's history.

Standing at 1.93 m (6.3 ft), Vušković holds an advantage among young players due to his height. He is notable for his positioning and ability to contemplate the opposition's plans and act accordingly. His heading abilities are also characteristic, making him a danger to the opposition during set pieces. For this reason, he is among the top scorers among young players, even though he plays as a centre-back. His imposing physique also gives him an advantage as a defender, while his quick thinking and ball distribution help facilitate attacks. Jacek Kulig, a scouting expert, stated that Vušković has no significant weaknesses. Vušković's style of play has been compared to that of the Spanish international Gerard Piqué, while Vušković himself named Joško Gvardiol as his football role model.

Hailing from a footballing family, Vušković's father, Danijel, formerly played for Hajduk Split, and now serves as a coach for the youth team. His grandfather, Mario, played for the youth teams of Hajduk Split during the tenure of Tomislav Ivić, and went on to forge a footballing career in the Netherlands. His great-grandfather, Marko, also played for Hajduk Split during World War II, and went on to work as a club executive. His brother, Mario, and cousins, Moreno and Vito, are also footballers, as was their father, Ronald.