Biography
Who is Andrej Kramarić?
Early life and education
Andrej Kramarić was born in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 19, 1991. His parents, Josip and Danica, originally came from Bednja, a municipality located in the Zagorje region. During his childhood, he spent significant time there, as his mother worked as a local physician in that area.
He pursued his education at the XVth gymnasium in Zagreb. Later, he enrolled at the Faculty of Economics at the University of Zagreb. However, he eventually put his academic studies on hold to focus fully on his emerging career as a professional football player.
Career at Dinamo Zagreb and Lokomotiva
Andrej joined Dinamo Zagreb at the age of six. Throughout his youth development, he proved to be a productive scorer, netting over 450 goals for various youth squads, which stands as a club record. He made his senior debut for the team on May 24, 2009, during a league match against Zagreb.
In 2012, the club sent him on loan to Lokomotiva Zagreb to gain more playing experience. During his time there, he established himself as a dangerous striker, scoring 20 goals in 44 league appearances. He also helped the team reach the Croatian Cup final during that period.
Success with Rijeka
Following a dispute with the Dinamo Zagreb board, Andrej transferred to HNK Rijeka on August 31, 2013. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut against Slaven Belupo. His stint at Rijeka was highly productive, as he netted 37 goals in 42 league games.
In the 2013-14 season, he helped the team win the Croatian Cup. By November 2014, he had already surpassed 20 goals in all competitions, including five goals in a single match against Lokomotiva Zagreb. He also secured the Croatian Supercup title with the team in July 2014.
Time in England and Germany
In January 2015, Premier League side Leicester City signed him for a reported fee of £9 million. He made his debut shortly after, replacing Jamie Vardy in a match against Stoke City. His first goal for the English club came in February 2015 against Arsenal.
In January 2016, he moved to the Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, initially on loan before signing a permanent deal. He quickly became a key player, finishing the 2016-17 season as the club's top scorer with 18 goals in all competitions. By March 2019, he became the all-time top goalscorer for the club.
International football
Andrej has represented Croatia at various youth levels, earning 53 caps and scoring 22 goals. He participated in the 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, where the Croatian team reached the semi-finals. He made his debut for the senior national team in 2014.
Since then, he has appeared in three UEFA European Championships and three FIFA World Cups. He played a part in the team that reached the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In January 2026, he set a record as the Croatian player with the most goals in his professional career.
Birthday and age
Andrej Kramarić was born on June 19, 1991, which makes Andrej 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Andrej shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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