Player: Domagoj Vida
- Full name: Domagoj Vida
- Date of birth: April 29, 1989
- Place of birth: Osijek, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
- Nationality: Croatian
- Position: Centre-back / Defender
- Height: approximately 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Club career (selected highlights):
- Started in youth at Osijek, progressed to their senior team.
- Played for NK Osijek (Croatia), Bayer Leverkusen (Germany; limited appearances), Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) where he won domestic titles, and clubs in Ukraine and Turkey.
- Notable clubs include Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine) and Beşiktaş JK (Turkey).
International career with Croatia:
- Senior debut: 2010s (established himself as a regular from mid-2010s onward).
- Appearances: Over 80 caps for the Croatia national team (captain/regular starter in major tournaments).
- Major tournaments: UEFA European Championship (EUROs) and FIFA World Cup tournaments — notably part of the Croatia squad that finished as runners-up at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
- Role: Central defender known for physicality, aerial ability, leadership and occasional goals from set pieces.
Honours & recognition (selected):
- Domestic league titles and cups with Dinamo Zagreb.
- Runner-up with Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- Regular recognition as an experienced international defender and leader in the Croatian squad.
Playing style: Strong, aggressive centre-back, comfortable in aerial duels, brings experience and leadership to the back line. Can also play as a right-back when needed.
Current status: Experienced professional; club status may change with transfers. For the most up-to-date club, consult current season rosters or official club announcements.