Luka Vušković (born 24 February 2007) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club Hamburger SV, on loan from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, and the Croatia national team.

Career Path

• Birth & Early Life: Luka Vušković was born on 24 February 2007 in Split, Croatia.

• Youth Career: He came through the youth academy at Hajduk Split, a well-known Croatian club for developing talent.

• Early Debut: On 26 February 2023 — just two days after turning 16 — he made his professional debut for Hajduk Split in a league match, becoming among the youngest players ever to play in Croatia’s top division.

• First Goal: Shortly thereafter (in March 2023), he scored a goal in the Croatian Cup, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Hajduk Split’s history.

• Move to Big Clubs & Loans:

  • In 2023, he signed with Tottenham Hotspur (England), though he remained out on loan to get more playing time.

  • He has since had loan spells at Radomiak Radom (Poland) and KVC Westerlo (Belgium) before 2025.

  • For the 2025/26 season, he is on loan at Hamburger SV (Germany, Bundesliga) — his current club.

• National Team: He has represented Croatia at several youth levels (U15, U16, U17, U19, U21).

  • In 2025 he made his senior debut for the Croatia national football team.

Playing Style & Profile

• Physical Profile: He is tall — about 1.93 m — which gives him a strong physical presence, useful for aerial duels and defending crosses.

• Defensive Strengths: As a centre‑back, he shows good composure, physicality and defensive awareness even at a very young age. Scouts and analysts describe him as “one of Europe’s brightest talents.

• Ball Skills & Composure: Early on — even in youth games — he attracted attention not just for physicality but also for his calmness on the ball and confidence under pressure.

• Maturity & Leadership — Young Age, Big Potential: Starting first‑team football at 16, being reliable under pressure, and already playing across different European leagues signal maturity beyond his years.

Achievements & Recognition

• Youngest player to debut in Croatia’s top league and among youngest to feature in a major Croatian derby.

• Youngest goalscorer in Hajduk Split’s history.

• Signed by a major Premier League club (Tottenham Hotspur) at a young age — indicating high expectations and value placed on his potential.

• 2025: Loan to Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga — a significant step in his development, giving him exposure in one of Europe’s top leagues.

• Senior Croatia national team debut in 2025 — despite his young age, already part of the national setup.