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Šime Vrsaljko
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Croatia · 2010s

Šime Vrsaljko

Stalwart RB, also RM, CB Right-footed anchor
Rating
82
Caps
52
Goals
0
Life
1992
Clubs
GNK Dinamo Zagreb, US Sassuolo Calcio, Atlético Madrid
#33
Editorial rank of 33 for Croatia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A modern, tireless right-back, Vrsaljko was an integral part of Atlético Madrid and Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final, providing both defensive solidity and attacking width. Career record: 52 caps and 0 goals for Croatia; club career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, US Sassuolo Calcio, Atlético Madrid.

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Career record

2009–2013GNK Dinamo Zagreb
2009–2009NK Lokomotiva
2013–2014Genoa CFC
2014–2016US Sassuolo Calcio
2016–2022Atlético Madrid
2018–2019Inter Milan
2022–2022Olympiacos
Croatia52 caps, 0 goals

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One rank above: Niko Kranjčar at #32.

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