Biography
Who is Joško Gvardiol?
Early life and beginnings
Joško was born on January 23, 2002, in the Srednjaci neighborhood of Zagreb, Croatia. His father Tihomir worked as a fisherman, while his mother Sanja was employed at a wholesale company. He grew up alongside his two older sisters, Lorena and Franka, who pursued careers in modeling and handball respectively.
Developing at Dinamo Zagreb
Joško Gvardiol made his senior debut for the Dinamo Zagreb first team in October 2019. He entered a match against Gorica as a substitute late in the game. Shortly after, he scored his first professional goal during a victory against Inter Zaprešić, becoming one of the youngest players to net a goal for the club.
Move to RB Leipzig
Upon arriving in Germany for the 2021-22 season, Joško established himself as a regular starter for RB Leipzig. He made his Bundesliga debut in August 2021 against VfB Stuttgart. Later that year, he played his first match in the Champions League against Manchester City.
Transfer to Manchester City
In August 2023, Manchester City signed Joško Gvardiol to a five-year contract. Media reports estimated the transfer fee at approximately 77 million pounds, which established him as the most expensive defender in the history of the sport at that time.
International career
Joško Gvardiol represents the Croatia national football team on the international stage. He made his senior debut in 2021 after playing for various youth squads. He played for his country at the UEFA European Championship in 2020 and 2024.
Birthday and age
Joško Gvardiol was born on January 23, 2002, which makes Joško 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Joško shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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