Who is the best player in Croatia national team history?

Despite a small population, Croatia has consistently produced world-class talent and become a major force in international football. Vote for the greatest player in Vatreni history.

1

Luka Modrić

2018 Ballon d'Or winner who led Croatia to the World Cup final, their greatest-ever tournament result, and is their most celebrated player.

2

Davor Šuker

Won the 1998 World Cup Golden Boot with 6 goals as Croatia finished third — still the country's best-ever World Cup result.

3

Zvonimir Boban

Midfield maestro and captain of the iconic 1998 Croatia squad, a combative and creative leader revered by fans.

4

Ivan Rakitić

Dynamic box-to-box midfielder who was crucial to Croatia's 2018 World Cup run and won four La Liga titles with Barcelona.

5

Mario Mandžukić

Powerful and selfless striker who scored in the 2018 World Cup final, netting with a remarkable overhead kick against France.

6

Robert Prosinečki

Technically brilliant playmaker from the 1990s generation who was nicknamed 'The Croatian Maradona' for his sublime skill.

7

Ivan Perišić

Versatile winger who scored in the 2018 World Cup final and played a key role across multiple tournaments for Croatia.

8

Mateo Kovačić

Tenacious and technical midfielder who has been a mainstay of Croatia's midfield across multiple World Cup campaigns.

9

Slaven Bilić

Combative defender and key figure in the 1998 World Cup squad, who later became a respected international manager.

10

Dario Šimić

Solid defender who accumulated 100 caps for Croatia and was a stalwart of the national team's golden generation.

11

Andrej Kramarić

Clinical striker who became one of Croatia's most prolific goalscorers and is among the all-time leading scorers.

12

Bruno Petković

Played a key role in Croatia's strong performances at recent World Cups, scoring a crucial late equaliser in 2022.