Martin Baturina
![]() Baturina playing for Dinamo Zagreb in 2022 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 16 February 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Split, Croatia | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Dinamo Zagreb | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2015 | Hajduk Split | ||
2015–2017 | RNK Split | ||
2017–2021 | Dinamo Zagreb | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021–2022 |
Dinamo Zagreb II | 15 | (1) |
2021– | Dinamo Zagreb | 81 | (13) |
International career‡ | |||
2017–2018 | Croatia U15 | 6 | (0) |
2018 | Croatia U16 | 2 | (0) |
2021 | Croatia U18 | 1 | (0) |
2022 | Croatia U19 | 1 | (0) |
2021– | Croatia U21 | 14 | (2) |
2023– | Croatia | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 June 2024 |
Martin Baturina (born 16 February 2003) is a Croatian professional
Club career
Baturina made his debut for
He scored his first goal for Dinamo on 5 March 2022 in a 3–0 victory over Šibenik.[3] On the final matchday of the 2021–22 season, he scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3–1 win over Hajduk Split.[4] On 6 September 2022, he debuted in the UEFA Champions League, in which Dinamo beat Chelsea 1–0.[5] On 15 July 2023, he scored the only goal in the Super Cup match against Hajduk Split.[6]
International career
Youth
Baturina has made appearances for the Croatian youth national teams of U15, U16, U18, U19, and U21.
Senior
Baturina received his first call-up to
On 20 May 2024. he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[9]
Style of play
Baturina has been described as one of Croatia's most exciting youth prospects. Similarly to his compatriot Luka Modric, he has been noted for his ability as a playmaker who can find space and provide key passes for a goal. He has also been praised for his first touch and ability to dribble and operate in tight spaces.[10]
Personal life
Baturina is the son of former Croatian international Mate Baturina.[11] His older brother, Roko, is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 22 May 2024[12]
Club | Season | League | Croatian Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Dinamo Zagreb II
|
2020–21 | Druga HNL
|
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||
2021–22 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 1 | ||||
Total | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
Dinamo Zagreb | 2020–21 | Prva HNL
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
2021–22 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | — | 18 | 2 | |||
2022–23 | HNL | 34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 11[b] | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 49 | 6 | |
2023–24 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15[d] | 1 | 1[c] | 1 | 51 | 8 | ||
Total | 81 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 120 | 16 | ||
Career total | 96 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 135 | 17 |
- Notes
- ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b Appearance in Croatian Super Cup
- UEFA Europa Conference League
International
- As of match played 19 June 2024
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Croatia | 2024 | 4 | 0 |
Total | 4 | 0 |
Honours
Dinamo Zagreb
Individual
- Football Oscar Team of the Year: 2023[13]
- Football Oscar Best Prva HNL U-21 player: 2023[13]
References
- ^ "Gavranovićev hat-trick, debitirao Baturina" (in Croatian). GNK Dinamo Zagreb. 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Genk 0–3 Dinamo Zagreb". UEFA. 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Bočkaj i Baturina zabili prvijence, Petković 'počistio paučinu' poluvolejem" (in Croatian). Večernji. 5 March 2022.
- ^ "VIDEO: Oršić i Baturina zabili Hajduku u nadoknadi za veliku feštu u Maksimiru!" (in Croatian). Sportske novosti. 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Dinamo Zagreb 1–0 Chelsea". UEFA. 6 September 2022.
- ^ "VIDEO Dinamo srušio Hajduk u derbiju i osvojio Superkup!" (in Croatian). 24sata. 15 July 2023.
- ^ UEFA.com. "Croatia | European Qualifiers". UEFA.com. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ UEFA.com. "Latvia-Croatia | European Qualifiers 2024". UEFA.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Croatia head coach Dalić presents preliminary EURO 2024 squad". Croatian Football Federation. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ Kulig, Jacek (31 August 2022). "Martin Baturina". Football Talent Scout. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Sinovi bivšeg napadača Hajduka napustili Split i potpisali za Dinamo". www.vecernji.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ Martin Baturina at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Marko Livaja najbolji igrač HNL-a u izboru nogometaša i trenera!" (in Croatian). Slobodna Dalmacija. 20 July 2023.