Mateo Sušić

Early career

Sušić started playing football at local clubs, before joining the youth academy of his hometown team Zrinjski Mostar in 2007. He made his professional debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Vaduz on 31 July 2008 at the age of 17. In the summer of 2010, Sušić switched to Croatian side Istra 1961. On 30 October, he scored his first professional goal against Karlovac, which secured the victory for his squad. In June 2013, he moved to German outfit Energie Cottbus. In June 2014, he signed with Romanian club CFR Cluj.

Sheriff Tiraspol

In January 2015, Sušić was transferred to Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the team against Bălți on 28 February. On 18 October, he scored his first goal for Sheriff Tiraspol in a triumph over Petrocub. Sušić was named squad captain in March 2016. He won his first trophy with the club on 30 May, when they were crowned league champions. In February 2017, he extended his contract with Sheriff Tiraspol until June 2020. He played his 100th game for the team against Speranța on 7 April 2018.

Return to CFR Cluj

In June 2019, Sušić returned to CFR Cluj on a three-year contract. He played his first competitive game for the side since coming back in a UEFA Champions League qualifier against Astana on 9 July. A week later, he appeared in his first league game after returning against Politehnica Iași. On 21 December, he scored his first goal for CFR Cluj in a…

Sušić represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at various youth levels. In March 2016, he received his first senior call up, for friendly games against Luxembourg and Switzerland. He debuted against the former on 25 March.

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International

Sušić married his long-time girlfriend Ana in May 2014. Together they have two children, a daughter named Rita and a son named Noa.