Domagoj Bradarić

Croatian footballer (born 1999)

Domagoj BradarićPersonal information

Date of birth|  (1999-12-10) 10 December 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth|  Split, Croatia
Height|  1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)|  Left-back
Team information

Current team

|  Hellas Verona
(on loan from Salernitana)
Number|  12
Youth career
2007–2017|  Hajduk Split
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2017–2018|  Hajduk Split II|  35|  (5)
2018–2019|  Hajduk Split|  22|  (0)
2019–2022|  Lille|  59|  (1)
2022–|  Salernitana|  67|  (0)
2024–|  → Hellas Verona (loan)|  0|  (0)
International career‡
2015|  Croatia U16|  1|  (0)
2017|  Croatia U18|  1|  (0)
2017|  Croatia U19|  1|  (0)
2018–2021|  Croatia U21|  14|  (1)
2020–|  Croatia|  4|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 May 2021

Domagoj Bradarić (Croatian pronunciation: [dômaɡoj brǎdaritɕ];[1][2] born 10 December 1999) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for Serie A club Hellas Verona, on loan from Salernitana. He also plays for the Croatia national team as a left-back.

## Club career

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### Hajduk Split

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Born in Split, Bradarić joined the youth setup of Hajduk Split in 2007. Ahead of the 2017–18 season, he was promoted to the reserves.[3]

On 18 June 2018, Bradarić was promoted to the senior team and signed his first professional contract.[4] On 15 September, he made his first team debut, coming on as a substitute for Steliano Filip in a 3–1 victory against Rudeš.[5] After playing the next six matches, he injured himself, only to return to play against Rudeš in December, and providing an assist to Jairo de Macedo da Silva.[6][7] At the end of the season, his inaugural in the first team at Hajduk, Bradarić was named in the team of the season.[8]

He made his final appearance for Hajduk on 9 July 2019 in a Europa League qualifying away 2–0 victory over Gżira United.

### Lille

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On 19 July, Bradarić signed a five-year deal with Lille OSC.[9] The transfer fee between the two sides was reported as €6.5 million plus €2 million in potential bonuses and 10% of a future transfer fee.[10] He made his league debut in a 2–1 home victory over Nantes on 18 August. He made his Champions League debut on 17 September in a 3–0 away defeat to Ajax.

On 21 February 2021, Bradarić scored his debut goal for Lille in a 4–1 victory over Lorient.

### Salernitana

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On 15 July 2022, Bradarić signed a four-year contract with Salernitana in Italy.[11]

### Hellas Verona

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On 30 August 2024, Bradarić joined Hellas Verona on loan with an option to buy.[12]

## International career

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On 5 November 2018, Bradarić was called up to the Croatian under-21 national team for a friendly match against France.[13] On 7 June 2019, he was named in Nenad Gračan's 23-man squad for UEFA Under-21 Euro 2019,[14] where he made two appearances as Croatia finished at the bottom of the group.

On 21 September 2020, senior team coach Zlatko Dalić called Bradarić up for October fixtures against Switzerland, Sweden and France.[15] On 7 October, he made his national team debut in a friendly 2–1 victory over Switzerland. Despite being a full-back, Bradarić started as a winger in his debut and provided Josip Brekalo with an assist for Croatia's equalizer.[16]

On 9 March 2021, he was named in Igor Bišćan's 23-man squad for the group stage of UEFA Under-21 Euro 2021.[17] He played every minute of the group stage and scored an injury time goal in the final game, the 2–1 defeat to England, which turned out to be decisive as Croatia progressed to the knockout phase due to a better goal difference.[18] On 17 May, he was named in Bišćan's 23-man squad for the knockout stage of the tournament,[19] as well as Dalić's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.[20] However, he got no playing time at the latter tournament, being behind Joško Gvardiol and Borna Barišić in the pecking order.[21]

## Personal life

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Bradarić's parents are divorced. His father Ante Bradarić hails from Kotlenica near Dugopolje, but lives in Germany. His mother Natalija Tabak is a Bosnian Croat from Eminovo Selo near Tomislavgrad, but lives in Strožanac near Podstrana with Bradarić's younger brother Luka. She also works as Bradarić's agent.[22][23][24]

He listed Marcelo and Jordi Alba as his football role models.[22]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of match played 6 May 2024[25]
Club  | Season  | League  | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Continental  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Hajduk Split II | 2017–18 | Druga HNL | 28 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 4
2018–19 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1
Total  | 35 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 35 | 5
Hajduk Split | 2018–19 | Prva HNL | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 0
2019–20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | — | 1 | 0
Total  | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 25 | 0
Lille | 2019–20 | Ligue 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | — | 24 | 0
2020–21 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 7[c] | 0 | — | 36 | 1
2021–22 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 1[e] | 0 | 17 | 0
Total  | 59 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 77 | 1
Salernitana | 2022–23 | Serie A | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 31 | 0
2023–24 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 37 | 0
Total  | 65 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0
Career total  | 181 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 205 | 6

1. ^ Includes Croatian Cup and Coupe de France
2. ^ Includes Coupe de la Ligue
3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
4. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
5. ^ Appearance in Trophée des Champions

### International

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As of match played on 17 November 2020.[26]
Appearances and goals by national team and year  National team | Year | Apps | Goals

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Croatia | 2020 | 4 | 0
Total | 4 | 0

## Honours

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Lille

* Ligue 1: 2020–21
* Trophée des Champions: 2021[27]

## References

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1. ^ "Dȍmagoj". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 9 March 2020.
2. ^ "bráda". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 9 March 2020. "Bràdarić"
3. ^ Perković, Toni (2 November 2017). "Ovo je Hajdukov dvojac koji ozbiljno kuca na vrata prve momčadi, poslušajte kako vide svoju budućnost u bijelom dresu!" [This is Hajdukov's duo who seriously knocks at the door of the first team, hear how they see their future in the white jersey!] (in Croatian). Slobodna Dalmacija. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
4. ^ "Hajduk's future: Our talented generation has signed new contracts". Hajduk Split. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
5. ^ "HAJDUK - RUDEŠ 3: 1: Čaktaš i Ivanovski napunili mrežu gostiju, Andrey je počeo pogoditi" (in Croatian). Net. 15 September 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
6. ^ "Napreduje krupnim koracima: Ne gledam toliko sebe, iako se naravno trudim igrati što bolje" [Growing in massive steps: I do not look so much myself, though of course I try to play the best] (in Croatian). Slobodna Dalmacija. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
7. ^ "Bradarić: We were calm, played well and deserved this victory". Hajduk Split. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
8. ^ "Trophy Footballer: Jairo and Bradarić in HT First Division team of the season!". hajduk.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 5 June 2019.
9. ^ "L'espoir Croate, Domagoj Bradaric Est Lillois". Lille OSC. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
10. ^ "Domagoj Bradarić novi igrač doprvaka Francuske". nogometplus.net. 19 July 2019. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
11. ^ "DOMAGOJ BRADARIĆ È UN NUOVO GIOCATORE DELLA SALERNITANA" (in Italian). Salernitana. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
12. ^ "Domagoj Bradaric è un nuovo difensore gialloblù!" [Domagoj Bradaric is a new yellow and blue defender!] (in Italian). Hellas Verona. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
13. ^ "Bradarić called up to Croatia U-21 squad". Hajduk Split. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
14. ^ Hina (7 June 2019). "Konačan popis za Euro: S ovim mladima Hrvatska napada Olimpijske igre". Gol.hr (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 21 May 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
15. ^ "Dalić objavio popis: Bude li nesretnih okolnosti, uskakat će dečki iz HNL-a!". Večernji list (in Croatian). 21 September 2020. Archived from the original on 3 October 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
16. ^ Juranović, Tomislav (7 October 2020). "On na lijevoj strani može sve! Potpuni uspjeh Vatrenih iz drugog plana: Dalić je dobio dva nova rješenja". Sportske novosti (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 11 October 2020.
17. ^ Kajtazi Roth, Anita (9 March 2021). "Bišćan objavio popis igrača za U-21 Euro: Na njemu najviše igrača Dinama i neka nova imena". Gol.hr (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
18. ^ Ničota, Tomo (31 March 2021). "VIDEO: Hrvatska je u četvrtfinalu! Pogledajte čudesni, spasonosni gol Bradarića u sudačkoj nadoknadi!". Sportske novosti (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
19. ^ "Modri dragulj i na Bišćanovom popisu, tu je i nova zvijezda Hajduka: 'To mu je nagrada za sve učinjeno'". Sportske novosti (in Croatian). 17 May 2021. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
20. ^ "Zlatko Dalić objavio popis! Dinamove zvijezde putuju na Euro, sjajni hajdukovac dobio pretpoziv". Sportske novosti (in Croatian). 17 May 2021. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
21. ^ Olivari, Davorin (4 July 2021). "Vatreni bez minute na Euru, ali ne treba biti razočaran! Za njega je i sam poziv bio jako velika stvar". Sportske novosti (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
22. ^ a b Alfirević, Slaven (7 November 2018). "Hajdukov lijevi bek za milijunski ček: Uživam, dok ne vidim tablicu". Slobodna Dalmacija (in Croatian). Retrieved 7 May 2021.
23. ^ "FOTO/MOŽDA NISTE ZNALI : VELE hvaljenog nogometaša Domagoja Bradarića rodila je majka porijeklom s Eminova Sela -Tomislavgrad". TomislavNews.com (in Croatian). 17 September 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
24. ^ Gabelić, Tomislav (6 November 2018). "Bradarić: Mama mi je menadžer, sanjam finale Lige prvaka!, Brkljača novi šef skauta Hajduka". Goal.com (in Croatian). Retrieved 7 May 2021.
25. ^ Domagoj Bradarić at Soccerway
26. ^ "Domagoj Bradarić profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
27. ^ "Lille beat PSG to clinch first French Super Cup". Sky Sports. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.

## External links

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* Domagoj Bradarić at the Croatian Football Federation
* Domagoj Bradarić at Hajduk Split's website

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* t
* e

Hellas Verona FC - current squad

* 1 Montipò
* 3 Frese
* 4 Daniliuc
* 5 Faraoni
* 6 Belahyane
* 8 Lazović
* 9 Sarr
* 11 Tengstedt
* 12 Bradarić
* 13 Cruz
* 14 Livramento
* 15 Okou
* 16 Chiesa
* 18 Harroui
* 20 Kastanos
* 21 Silva
* 22 Berardi
* 23 Magnani
* 25 Serdar
* 27 Dawidowicz
* 28 Luna
* 29 Alidou
* 31 Suslov
* 33 Duda
* 34 Perilli
* 35 Mosquera
* 38 Tchatchoua
* 42 Coppola
* 71 De Battisti
* 72 Ajayi
* 80 Cissè
* 82 Corradi
* 87 Ghilardi
* 99 Nwanege
* Lambourde
* Sishuba
* Head coach: Zanetti

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* t
* e

Croatia squad – UEFA Euro 2020

* 1 Livaković
* 2 Vrsaljko
* 3 Barišić
* 4 Perišić
* 5 Ćaleta-Car
* 6 Lovren
* 7 Brekalo
* 8 Kovačić
* 9 Kramarić
* 10 Modrić (c)
* 11 Brozović
* 12 Kalinić
* 13 Vlašić
* 14 Budimir
* 15 Pašalić
* 16 Škorić
* 17 Rebić
* 18 Oršić
* 19 Badelj
* 20 Petković
* 21 Vida
* 22 Juranović
* 23 Sluga
* 24 Bradarić
* 25 Gvardiol
* 26 Ivanušec
* Coach: Dalić

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals
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*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template
*[Luna]: Agustín Luna
*[De Battisti]: Davide De Battisti
*[Ajayi]: Junior Ajayi
*[Corradi]: Christian Corradi
*[Nwanege]: Karlson Nwanege