Biography
Who is Vedran Ćorluka?
Early life and career beginnings
Vedran Ćorluka was born in Derventa, in what was then SFR Yugoslavia, and spent his early years in the village of Modran. Due to the Bosnian War, his family moved to Zagreb in 1992. His father works as an engineer and his mother is a judge, and he has a brother named Hrvoje.
He began playing football at a young age, joining the youth academy at Dinamo Zagreb when he was eight years old. After progressing through the youth ranks, he signed his first professional contract and spent time on loan with Inter Zaprešić. Upon his return to Dinamo Zagreb, he helped the club secure multiple domestic league titles and a domestic cup.
Club career in England and Russia
In August 2007, Vedran Ćorluka moved to the English Premier League to play for Manchester City. He became a regular starter in defense during his first season, occasionally playing as a defensive midfielder. After a brief stint with Manchester City, he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in September 2008.
During his time with Tottenham Hotspur, he made over one hundred appearances and reached the League Cup final. He also spent a brief loan period with German club Bayer Leverkusen. In 2012, he transferred to Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia, where he spent nine successful seasons, winning multiple domestic trophies and serving as team captain before retiring from professional playing in 2021.
International career and coaching
Vedran Ćorluka represented Croatia at various youth levels before making his senior international debut in August 2006 during a match against Italy. He established himself as a core defender for the national team, playing in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.
He reached the tournament final at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia before retiring from international football later that year. Following his retirement as a player, he transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the Croatia national team and working with Lokomotiv Moscow.
Personal life and height
Vedran Ćorluka stands at a height of 192 centimeters. He married his long-time partner, Croatian singer Franka Batelić, in July 2018 in a ceremony attended by family and friends.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Viktor, in January 2020. Outside of his active playing career and coaching duties, he maintains a private family life while continuing his involvement in professional association football.
Birthday and age
Vedran Ćorluka was born on February 5, 1986, which makes Vedran 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Vedran shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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