Martin Baturina (born 16 February 2003) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for HNL club Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatia national team.
 Baturina playing for Dinamo Zagreb in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 February 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Zurich, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking 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– | Dinamo Zagreb | 92 | (14) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | Croatia U15 | 6 | (0) |
| 2018 | Croatia U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Croatia U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | Croatia U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Croatia U21 | 14 | (2) |
| 2023– | Croatia | 9 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 November 2024 | |||
Club career
editBaturina made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb II on 14 February 2021, when Dinamo's second team lost to Bijelo Brdo 1–0. He made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb's first team on 16 May 2021 in the 2020–21 season, in which they defeated Gorica 3–0.[1] He made his debut in the Croatian Football Cup on 22 September, when Dinamo defeated Orient 4–1. Eight days later, he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League against Genk, which Dinamo won 3–0.[2]
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
editYouth
editBaturina has made appearances for the Croatian youth national teams of U15, U16, U18, U19, and U21.
Senior
editBaturina received his first call-up to Croatia by head coach Zlatko Dalić for the Euro 2024 Qualifiers.[7] On 18 November, he made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 away win against Latvia.[8]
On 20 May 2024. he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[9]
Style of play
editBaturina 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
editBaturina is the son of former Croatian international Mate Baturina.[11] His older brother, Roko, is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 9 November 2024[12]
| Club | Season | League | Croatian Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2024–25 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6[b] | 1 | — | 17 | 2 | |||
| Career total | 92 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 137 | 18 | ||
- Notes
- ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b Appearance in Croatian Super Cup
- ^ Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League, nine appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
International
edit- As of match played 18 November 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 2024 | 9 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Croatia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Baturina goal.[13]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 October 2024 | National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland | 7 |  Poland |
3–1 | 3–3 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A |
Honours
editDinamo Zagreb
Individual
- Football Oscar Team of the Year: 2023[14]
- Football Oscar Best Prva HNL U-21 player: 2023[14]
References
edit- ^ "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
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
eu-fwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "Marko Livaja najbolji igrač HNL-a u izboru nogometaša i trenera!" (in Croatian). Slobodna Dalmacija. 20 July 2023.
