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Joško Gvardiol

Croatia · #4 · Centre-back

Joško Gvardiol is one of the best young defenders in the world, playing as a left-sided center-back or full-back for Manchester City in the Premier League. He established himself at RB Leipzig before moving to City, where he has become a key figure in Pep Guardiola's squad. For Croatia, he offers composure on the ball and elite defensive instincts.

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Joško Gvardiol — 2026 World Cup profile

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