Mario Pašalić is a midfielder for Serie A club Atalanta and plays for the Croatia national team.
He started his career at Hajduk Split and then moved to Chelsea in 2014 for a reported transfer fee of £3 million.
Born in Germany, Pašalić is a talented footballer with a promising career ahead of him.
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- Full name: Mario Pasalic
- Date of birth: February 9, 1995
- Age: 29 years
- Place of birth: Mainz, Germany
- Nationality: Croatian
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.88.
- Parents: Ivan pasalic, Slavica pasalic
- Siblings:
- Spouse: Marija Grbesa
- Children: Luka Pasalic
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life
Born in Mainz, Germany, in 1995, Mario Pasalic’s parents, Ivan and Slavica, were Croatians who moved to Germany during the Yugoslav Wars.
He spent his childhood in Kaštel Gomilica, Croatia, where he embraced his German and Croatian roots.
Despite these dual influences, his passion for football prompted him to join the Hajduk Split academy, where he was determined to overcome all obstacles and showcase his talent, paving the way for his successful career in the sport.
Education
Despite being a talented and successful footballer, information about Mario Pašalić’s educational background is very limited.
He may have received his formal education through football academies such as GOŠK Kaštel Gomilica and Hajduk Split, which often incorporate educational programmes.
However, Pašalić’s main focus seemed to be on honing his footballing abilities from a young age.
Career
Pašalić began his career at Hajduk Split and then moved to Chelsea in 2014 for a reported £3 million.
He was loaned out to clubs such as Elche, Monaco, AC Milan, Spartak Moscow and finally Atalanta.
After two successful seasons at Atalanta from 2018 to 2020, he was signed on a permanent basis for the 2020–21 season.
Pašalić made his debut for the Croatia national team in 2014 and represented them at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Awards and nominations
- Serie A Young Player of the Year: 2019-20 (on loan at Atalanta)
- Serie A Team of the Year: 2019-20 (on loan at Atalanta)
- Croatian Footballer of the Year Runner-up: 2020
- Atalanta Player of the Season: 2020-21
- Serie A Player of the Year: 2019-20
- UEFA Champions League Breakout Team: 2019-20
Social media
- Instagram handle: @Pasalicmario
- Facebook Name: Mario Pasalic
- Twitter Username: @M_pasalic
Personal life
Born in Mainz, Germany, Pašalić grew up in Kaštel Gomilica, Croatia, after his parents, Ivan and Slavica, moved to Germany during the Yugoslav Wars.
His father is a Bosnian Croat from Sarajlije near Tomislavgrad, and his mother is from Vrlika.
He is related to footballer Ivan Krstanović. In June 2019, Pašalić married his girlfriend, Marija Grbeša, on the island of Čiovo. In February 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, a boy named Luka.
Net worth
Mario Pasalic, Croatian professional soccer player, has a net worth of $10 million.
