SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

BRUNO PETKOVIC
BRUNO PETKOVIC
BRUNO PETKOVIC
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Number
#16
Nationality
Croatia
Team
CROATIA (World Cup 2018)
Coach
ZLATKO DALIC
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
5 5 6 4 4 2 5 31 2.1 £1.5M

Player: Bruno Petković

  • Full name: Bruno Petković
  • Nationality: Croatia
  • Position: Forward / Striker (can also play as second striker or attacking midfielder)
  • Date of birth: 16 September 1992
  • Place of birth: Zagreb, Croatia
  • Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
  • Club career highlights:
    • Started at NK Zagreb youth system and had early spells on loan (e.g., Sesvete, Spezia – Italy).
    • Notable spells at NK Rijeka, Dinamo Zagreb (joined permanently in 2018), where he became a key attacker and contributed goals and assists in domestic league and European competitions.
    • Known for strong aerial ability, hold-up play, technical skills and scoring from both inside and outside the box.
  • International career (Croatia):
    • Senior debut: 2017 for the Croatia national team
    • Major tournaments: Part of Croatia’s squads for UEFA Euro 2020 (tournament held in 2021) and was in contention for squad selections around the 2018 World Cup period (Croatia finished runners-up in 2018, though Petković’s role was limited around that time).
    • Role: Used as a forward option off the bench or occasional starter, valued for physical presence, late runs and link-up play with teammates like Luka Modrić and Ivan Perišić.
  • Playing style & strengths:
    • Strong aerial threat on set pieces and crosses.
    • Good technical ability for a tall striker — capable of linking play and finishing with either foot.
    • Effective as a target man and in combination play in tight spaces.
  • Notable stats (approximate / career highlights):
    • Regular goal contributor for Dinamo Zagreb in domestic league seasons since joining.
    • Scored goals and provided assists for the Croatian national team across qualifiers and friendlies.

Note: Club details and statistics change over time; for the most current club, appearance and goal totals check the latest club roster or authoritative databases (club website, national federation or major sports databases).