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Mario Mandžukić
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08 / Croatia · 2007–2018

Mario Mandžukić

RM dribblercreator
Caps · Croatia
89
Goals · Croatia
33
Life
1986
Clubs
GNK Dinamo Zagreb, VfL Wolfsburg, Juventus
#8
Editorial rank of 33 for Croatia
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The iconic big-game striker who netted Croatia's only goal in the 2018 World Cup final, his relentless work rate and imposing presence defined Juventus and Bayern Munich's attacks. Career record: 89 caps and 33 goals for Croatia; club career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, VfL Wolfsburg, Juventus.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q187171
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Career record

2004–2005NK Marsonia
2005–2007N.K. Zagreb
2007–2010GNK Dinamo Zagreb
2010–2012VfL Wolfsburg
2012–2014FC Bayern Munich
2014–2015Atlético Madrid
2015–2020Juventus
2020–2020Al-Duhail SC
2021–2021AC Milan
Croatia89 caps, 33 goals

Sources

From the daily quiz

Who scored the first own goal in World Cup final history, for France against Croatia in 2018?

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Mario Mandžukić. After glancing Griezmann's free kick past his own keeper, Mandžukić robbed a dawdling Lloris to score at the right end, the first man to hit both nets in a final.

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One rank above: Ivan Rakitić at #7.

One rank below: Robert Prosinečki at #9.

Croatia's editorial top five: Luka Modrić · Davor Šuker · Stjepan Bobek · Vladimir Beara · Zvonimir Boban.

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