Luka Vušković is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Brighton & Hove Albion and the Croatia national team.
He became the youngest player in the Croatian top flight and the youngest to feature in an Eternal derby game at just 16 years old.
He debuted for the Croatia national team in a World Cup qualifying match in 2025, contributing to a 5–1 victory over the Czech Republic.
Биография
Early Life
Luka Vušković was born in Split, Croatia, into a family deeply rooted in football. His father, Danijel, played for Hajduk Split and now coaches the youth team, while his grandfather and great-grandfather also had ties to the club. This rich footballing heritage undoubtedly influenced Luka's early passion for the sport.
Career Development
Vušković progressed through the Hajduk Split academy, making headlines as the youngest Croatian to play and score in the UEFA Youth League. He made his unofficial debut at just 15 years old and quickly rose to prominence. On February 26, 2023, he made his professional debut in a league derby against Dinamo Zagreb, becoming the youngest player in the Croatian top flight. His remarkable talent was further showcased when he scored in the Croatian Football Cup, making him the youngest goalscorer in Hajduk Split's history.
In 2024, Vušković was loaned to Polish club Radomiak Radom, where he made his Ekstraklasa debut. His career continued to flourish as he joined the Croatia national under-21 team and later the senior national team, debuting in a World Cup qualifying match in 2025. He was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he became the youngest Croatian player to participate in the tournament.
Playing Style
Standing at 1.93 m (6.3 ft), Vušković is known for his impressive height and physicality, which give him an edge as a defender. His positioning, heading ability, and quick thinking on the field have drawn comparisons to renowned players like Gerard Piqué. Vušković's style of play is characterized by his strong defensive skills and ability to contribute to attacks, making him a standout player among his peers.
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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.
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.
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…
- Club
- HNK Hajduk Split (2020–2025)
- Club
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2025–2026)
- Club
- Hamburger SV (2025–2026)
- Club
- Radomiak Radom (2024–2024)
- Club
- K.V.C. Westerlo (2024–2025)
- Club
- Croatia national under-21 football team (2024–)
- Club
- Croatia men's national football team (2025–)
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2026–)
- National team
- Croatia
Личное
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.
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aaron ConnollyBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Aaron HughesBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2014–2015
Aaron HuntHamburger SV · 2015
Aaron LennonTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2005–2015
Aaron McEneffTottenham Hotspur F.C.- Aaron OpokuHamburger SV · 2022
Abdul RazakBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2012–2012
- Adalberto Hilário Ferreira NetoK.V.C. Westerlo · 2007–2007
Adam ChicksenBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2013
Adam El-AbdBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2003–2014
Adam LallanaBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2020–2024
Adam SmithTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2008–2014
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Luka Vušković is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Croatia national team.
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