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Top 10 Croatia Men’s All Time Goal Scorers

The Croatian football team has been a big deal in the footballing world for quite a while now. However, their stand-out achievement over the years still stands to be individual. Luka Modric winning the Ballon d’Or trophy is arguably the biggest thing that has happened to Croatian football. While the Croatian football team has never managed to win, they came in second place in the 2018 FFIA World Cup and 2023 UEFA Nations League while coming third in the 1998 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. This article talks about the top 10 goal scorers in Croatia’s history.

Who Are Croatia’s Top 10 Goal Scorers?

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10. Ivan Rakitic – 15 Goals

Ivan Rakitic is a central midfielder who represented the Croatian football team from 2007 to 2019. Despite primarily being the playmaker and creator, Rakitic managed to find his name on the scoresheet in some games. Ivan Rakitic scored 15 goals in 106 appearances for Croatia, ending his international career with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.14, the lowest of anyone else on this list.

10. Goran Vlaovic – 15 Goals

Goran Vlaovic is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in Croatia’s history. His goal-scoring ability was second to none, and his finishing was impeccable. Throughout his career, Goran Vlaovic played for many reputable clubs, including Zagreb, Valencia, and Panathinaikos. He represented the Croatian football team from 1992 to 2002, scoring 15 goals in 51 matches at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.29.

10. Nikola Kalinic – 15 Goals

Nikola Kalinic is a Croatian forward who is one of the highest-scoring goal scorers for his country. He represented his national team between 2008 and 2018, making 42 appearances for them while scoring 15 goals, putting his goals-per-game ratio at 0.36. Kalinic has played for a plethora of clubs in his professional career, some of them being Fiorentina, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, and AS Roma.

9. Niko Kranjcar – 16 Goals

Niko Kranjcar was a fabulous attacking midfielder who played for the Croatian football team from 2004 to 2013. He scored 16 goals for them in just 81 appearances, which puts his goals-per-game ratio at 0.20. Kranjcar also had a notable domestic career, and he played for multiple clubs, including the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split, Tottenham Hotspur, Dynamo Kyiv, Queens Park Rangers, New York Cosmos, and Rangers

8. Ivica Olic – 20 Goals

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Ivica Olic played as a striker and winger for the Croatia football team from 2002 to 2015. He scored 20 goals for his country in 104 games at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.19. Olic spent most of his career playing in Germany, representing clubs like Hertha BSC, Hamburger SV, Bayern Munich, and VfL Wolfsburg. The star also played for clubs like Dinamo Zagreb and CSKA Moscow.

7. Darijo Srna – 22 Goals

Darijo Srna is a Croatian star who essentially played as a defender throughout his career. He played as a right wing-back for the Croatian football team but has still managed to get onto Croatia’s top scorers list. Srna represented his country from 2002 to 2016, making 134 appearances and scoring 22 goals in the process. He ended his international career with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.16. Srna played for three clubs in his career with these clubs being Hajduk Split, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Cagliari

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6. Luka Modric – 27 Goals

Luka Modric is, without a doubt, the best player in Croatian football’s history, which is why it is not surprising at all to see him on this list. While Modric plays as a midfielder, you would expect a player of his calibre and longevity to have managed to get onto the top scorer’s list. Luka Modric is one of the only three players on this list who is still an active player. He started playing for the Croatian football team in 2006 and has scored 27 goals for them in 184 appearances at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.15.

5. Eduardo da Silva – 29 Goals

Eduardo da Silva was a striker who represented the Croatian football team from 2004 to 2014. Eduardo da Silva scored 29 goals in 64 appearances for Croatia, ending his international career with a goals-per-game ratio of 0.45. The Croatian striker played for a series of clubs during his domestic career, including the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal, Shakhtar Donetsk, Flamengo, and Legia Warsaw.

4. Andrej Kramaric – 30 Goals

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Andrej Kramaric is a Croatian striker who, like Luka Modric, is still active. Kramaric started representing his country in 2014 and has continued to do so until the present day. He has scored 30 goals in 102 appearances at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.29 during this period. Kramaric has been a very loyal player in his club career and has continued to represent the German football club TSG Hoffenheim since 2016.

2. Ivan Perisic – 33 Goals

Ivan Perisic is widely regarded as one of the best Croatian players of all time. His goal-scoring ability, alongside his brilliant technical skill on the wing, made him a formidable player. Perisic is the third and final player on this list who is still actively playing. The Croatian star has continued to represent his national team since 2011 and has scored 33 goals in 140 appearances at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.24 in the process. Perisic currently plays for Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

2. Mario Mandzukic – 33 Goals

Mario Mandzukic is a Croatian striker who was regarded as one of the best attackers of his generation due to his brilliance at the top of the field. Mandzukic was a dynamic goal scorer and scored 33 goals for his country in 89 games at a goals-per-game ratio of 0.37. He did so while representing the Croatian football team between 2007 and 2018. Mandzukic also played for some massive football clubs in his domestic career, including Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and AC Milan.

1. Davor Suker – 45 Goals

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Davor Suker is the highest goal-scorer in Croatian football’s history. The striker is very underrated, and many fans around the world think that he does not get the credit he deserves. Davon Suker represented Croatia from 1991 to 2002 and scored 45 goals in his career in just 69 games and a goals-per-game ratio of 0.65. Suker played for various prestigious clubs in his domestic career, including Dinamo Zagreb, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, and West Ham United

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