Nikola Katić

Early career

Katić came through the youth setup of HNK Stolac, which he joined in 2001. He made his professional debut in 2013 at the age of 16, before moving to Croatian team Neretvanac Opuzen in March 2014. In December 2015, he switched to Slaven Belupo. On 7 May 2017, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Istra 1961.

Rangers

In June 2018, Katić was transferred to Scottish side Rangers for an undisclosed fee. He made his official debut for the club in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Shkupi on 12 July. On 2 August, he scored his first goal for Rangers in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Osijek. A week later, he made his league debut against Aberdeen. On 20 April 2019, he scored his first league goal for the team in a defeat of Hearts. In October 2019, Katić signed a new four-year deal with the squad. In July 2020, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months. Over a year after the injury, on 24 July 2021, he returned to the pitch. He won his first trophy with the club on 7 March 2021, when they were crowned league champions.

Loan to Hajduk Split

In August 2021, he was sent on a season-long loan to Hajduk Split.

Zürich

In August 2022, Katić moved to Swiss outfit Zürich on a three-year contract. He made his competitive debut for the side in a UEFA Europa League game against PSV on 6 October. A week later, he made his…

After representing Croatia at the under-21 level, Katić made his senior international debut in a friendly game against Mexico on 28 May 2017. However, in April 2024, he decided that he would play for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the future. In May, his request to change sports citizenship from Croatian to Bosnian was approved by FIFA. Later that month, he received his first senior call-up, for friendly games against England and Italy. He debuted against the former on 3 June. In June 2026, Katić was named in Bosnia and Herzegovina's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his tournament debut during the opening group fixture against Canada on 12 June.

Club

As of match played 30 August 2026

International

As of match played 1 July 2026

Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Katić goal.

Katić is an ethnic Croat. He is a cousin of the Bosnian Croat politician Darijana Filipović.