Josko Gvardiol is a talented young Croatian footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester City and the Croatia national team.
Joško Gvardiol is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Premier League with Manchester City and the Croatia national team. Although his primary position is centre-back, he has often shown his versatility by playing as a left-back.
His skill, speed and versatility have impressed many fans and pundits.
He was a member of the Croatian team that reached the round of 16 at Euro 2020. He is also the youngest Croatian player to ever score in the Champions League.
Josko Gvardiol is passionate about football and wants to improve and learn from the best.
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- Full name: Josko Gvardiol
- Date of birth: February 22, 2002
- Age: 21 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Zagreb, Croatia
- Nationality: Croatian
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (186 cm)
- Parents: Tihomir Gvardiol (father), Sanja Gvardiol (mother)
- Siblings: Two older sisters
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Josko Gvardiol, now 21 years old, was born on February 22, 2002 in Zagreb, Croatia, to Tihomir Gvardiol and Sanja Gvardiol.
He has French and German ancestry. He grew up in a city famous for its football culture and history. Josko is the youngest of three children; he has two older sisters, Franks and Lorena.
He became interested in football at an early age and started playing at the age of six. He joined the youth academy of Lokomotiva at the age of nine, where he showed his potential and talent.
He attended the School of Sports and Physical Education in Zagreb, where he balanced his studies with coaching football. He graduated from high school in 2020.
Personal life
Josko Gvardiol is single and has no girlfriend as of 2023. He is focused on his football career and has no time for romance.
He is close to his family and friends who support and encourage him. He loves his parents, Tihomir and Sanja Gvardiol, who are his role models and heroes.
He also has a good relationship with his teammates and coaches, who respect and trust him. Josko Gvardiol is a humble and friendly person who does not like to brag or show off.
He is also a hard-working and dedicated person, always trying to improve and learn from his mistakes.
Career
Josko Gvardiol began his football career at Lokomotiva, a club based in Zagreb. He made his first-team debut for the club at the age of 16 in a league match against Rijeka in 2018.
He became a regular for the club and played in a variety of positions, including centre-back, left-back and defensive midfielder.
He also played for Zagreb on loan during the 2019-2020 season, where he won the Croatian Cup with them. His performances and potential attracted the attention of many clubs, such as Dinamo Zagreb, Leeds United and RB Leipzig.
He signed for German club RB Leipzig in 2020 for around €19 million. He joined them in 2021 after finishing the season with Lokomotiva.
He made his debut for RB Leipzig in a league match against Mainz in 2021. He scored his first goal for the club in a Champions League match against Club Brugge in 2021, becoming the youngest Croatian player to ever score in the competition.
He has also represented Croatia at various youth levels, such as U17, U19 and U21. He made his senior debut in a friendly against Türkiye in 2020.
He was a member of the Croatia squad for Euro 2020, where he played four matches and reached the round of 16.
He scored a goal for Croatia in a 2021 World Cup qualifier against Malta. Josko Gvardiol is a talented and versatile defender who can play as a centre-back or left-back.
He is also quick, strong and intelligent, with good passing and dribbling skills. He is considered one of the most promising young players in Europe and has a bright future ahead of him.
Net worth
Josko Gvardiol has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
He made his money from his football career and his contract with RB Leipzig. He also made money from endorsement and sponsorship deals such as Adidas and Red Bull.
Social media
- Instagram name: @joskogvardiol
- Twitter Username: @JoskoGvardiol
