Player: Josip Brekalo

• Full name: Josip Brekalo
• Date of birth: June 23, 1998
• Place of birth: Zagreb, Croatia
• Nationality: Croatian
• Position: Winger / Forward (primarily left winger)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (summary):

• Early youth career at NK Dinamo Zagreb's academy.
• Moved to Germany and joined VfL Wolfsburg's youth setup in 2014.
• Broke into VfL Wolfsburg senior team; made Bundesliga debut in 2016.
• Had loan spells to gain experience, notably at SPAL (Italy) in early 2020 and VfB Stuttgart (Germany) for the 2020–2021 season.
• Returned to VfL Wolfsburg and featured regularly as an attacking option on the wings; known for pace, dribbling and direct runs.

International career:

• Represented Croatia at multiple youth levels.
• Made senior debut for the Croatia national team in 2018.
• Included in Croatia squads for various qualification and Nations League matches; part of the generation following the 2018 World Cup finalists.

Playing style and strengths:

• Quick and agile winger capable of beating defenders one-on-one.
• Good dribbling and directness; often cuts inside from the left flank onto his stronger right foot.
• Contributes with assists as well as goals; active in pressing and transitions.

Notable facts:

• Brekalo was seen as one of the promising Croatian attacking youngsters of his generation after emerging from Dinamo Zagreb's famed academy.
• Has worn the number 7 or similar attacking numbers at club level (subject to change by season).

Status note: Club appearances, goals, squad number and current club role can change season to season. The above summarizes his time with VfL Wolfsburg and related loan moves up through his Wolfsburg tenure.