Croatia national under-21 football team

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Croatia U21
Nickname(s) Mladi Vatreni (The Young Blazers)
Association Croatian Football Federation (HNS)
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Ivica Olić
Captain Bartol Franjić
Most caps Luka Ivanušec (28)
Top scorer Tomislav Bušić (13)
FIFA code CRO
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 6–1 Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg
(Zagreb, Croatia, 14 October 1992)
Biggest win
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 10–0 San Marino  Flag of San Marino.svg
(Zagreb, Croatia, 8 October 2020)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 6–0 Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg
(Alicante, Spain, 10 September 2012)
UEFA U-21 Championship
Appearances5 (first in 2000 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2021)
Website hns-cff.hr

The Croatia national under-21 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players 21 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mladi vatreni ('Young Blazers'). So far, the Mladi vatreni qualified for five UEFA European Under-21 Championships, namely in 2000, 2004, 2019, 2021 and 2023. Croatia was unable to pass the group stage until the 2021 Euro when it was eliminated in the quarter-finals, its greatest accomplishment in the European competition so far.

Contents

Recent results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

23 March 2023 (2023-03-23) Friendly Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg0–0Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Varaždin, Croatia
18:00 (UTC+02:00) Report
Stadium: Stadion Varteks
Referee: Toni Dadić (Croatia)
28 March 2023 (2023-03-28) Friendly England  Flag of England.svg1–2Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia London, England
19:45 (UTC+01:00)
Stadium: Craven Cottage
21 June 2023 (2023-06-21) 2023 Euro Gr B Ukraine  Flag of Ukraine.svg2–0Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Bucharest, Romania
19:00
Report
Stadium: Superbet Arena
Referee: Mohammed Al-Hakim (SWE)
Assistant referees: Fredrik Klyver (SWE)
Assistant referees: Max Robin Wilde (SWE)
Fourth official: Andrei Chivulete (ROU)
24 June 2023 (2023-06-24) 2023 Euro Gr B Spain  Flag of Spain.svg1–0Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Bucharest, Romania
21:45
Report
Stadium: Superbet Arena
Referee: Allard Lindhout (NED)
Assistant referees: Rogier Honig (NED)
Assistant referees: Patrick Inia (NED)
Fourth official: João Pinheiro (POR)
27 June 2023 (2023-06-27) 2023 Euro Gr B Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg0–0Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Bucharest, Romania
21:45
Report
Stadium: Stadionul Steaua
Referee: João Pinheiro (POR)
Assistant referees: Bruno Jesus (POR)
Assistant referees: Luciano Maia (POR)
Fourth official: Allard Lindhout (NED)
12 September 2023 (2023-09-12) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Faroe Islands  Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg2–4Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Klaksvík, Faroe Islands
Report
Stadium: Við Djúpumýrar
Referee: Jérémy Muller (LUX)
Assistant referees: Claude Ries (LUX)
Assistant referees: Rafael Morim (LUX)
Fourth official: Cédric Biever (LUX)
13 October 2023 (2023-10-13) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Greece  Flag of Greece.svg2–2Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Tripoli, Greece
16:00
Report
Stadium: Theodoros Kolokotronis Stadium
Attendance: 1,250
Referee: Tom Owen (WAL)
Assistant referees: Johnathon Bryant (WAL)
Assistant referees: Ian David Bird (WAL)
Fourth official: John Andrew Jones (WAL)
17 October 2023 (2023-10-17) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg2–0Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus Velika Gorica, Croatia
17:30
Report
Stadium: Stadion Radnik
Referee: Igor Stojchevski (MKD)
Assistant referees: Goce Petreski (MKD)
Assistant referees: Slagjan Markoski (MKD)
Fourth official: Trpchevski Stojancho (MKD)
16 November 2023 (2023-11-16) Friendly Slovakia  Flag of Slovakia.svg2–2Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Nitra, Slovakia
Report Stadium: Štadión pod Zoborom
Referee: Ferenc Karakó (HUN)
20 November 2023 (2023-11-20) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Belarus  Flag of Belarus.svg0–1Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Armavir, Armenia [note 1]
11:00
Report
Stadium: Armavir City Stadium
Attendance: 0 [note 1]
Referee: Peter Kralović (SVK)
Assistant referees: Milan Štrbo (SVK)
Assistant referees: Matej Zemko (SVK)
Fourth official: Peter Ziemba (SVK)

2024

21 March 2024 (2024-03-21) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Andorra  Flag of Andorra.svg0–3Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
26 March 2024 (2024-03-26) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Portugal  Flag of Portugal.svg5–1Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
5 September 2024 (2024-09-05) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg2–1Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands
10 September 2024 (2024-09-10) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg0–2Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
11 October 2024 (2024-10-11) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg2–0Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra
15 October 2024 (2024-10-15) Euro 2025 qualif Gr G Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg3–2Flag of Greece.svg  Greece

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

PositionName [2]
Head coach Flag of Croatia.svg Ivica Olić
Assistant coaches Flag of Croatia.svg Ante Tomić
Flag of Croatia.svg Renato Pilipović
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Croatia.svg Darko Staneković
Fitness coaches Flag of Croatia.svg Vedran Naglić
Flag of Croatia.svg Aris Naglić
Analyst Flag of Croatia.svg Nikola Buzadžić
Doctors Flag of Croatia.svg Mislav Rakić
Flag of Croatia.svg Boban Dangubić
Flag of Croatia.svg Nino Brajković
Physiotherapists Flag of Croatia.svg Tomislav Buljan
Technical secretary Flag of Croatia.svg Josip Tomaško
Kit men Flag of Croatia.svg Milan Vincek
Flag of Croatia.svg Luka Karlo

Players

Current squad

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Nikola Čavlina (2002-06-02) 2 June 2002 (age 22)110 Flag of Croatia.svg Osijek
1 GK Franko Kolić (2003-02-07) 7 February 2003 (age 21)20 Flag of Slovenia.svg Mura
1 GK Ivan Mandić (2003-03-10) 10 March 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Vukovar 1991

2 DF Moris Valinčić (2002-11-17) 17 November 2002 (age 21)50 Flag of Croatia.svg Istra 1961}
2 DF Ivan Cvijanović (2003-10-09) 9 October 2003 (age 21)30 Flag of Croatia.svg Osijek
2 DF Luka Vušković (2007-02-24) 24 February 2007 (age 17)41 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Westerlo
2 DF Juraj Badelj (2003-08-24) 24 August 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Romania.svg Universitatea Craiova
2 DF Matía Barzić (2004-05-31) 31 May 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of Spain.svg Elche
2 DF Novak Tepšić (2002-03-16) 16 March 2002 (age 22)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Varaždin
2 DF Šimun Hrgović (2004-03-20) 20 March 2004 (age 20)40 Flag of Croatia.svg Hajduk Split

3 MF Veldin Hodža (2002-10-15) 15 October 2002 (age 22)203 Flag of Russia.svg Rubin Kazan
3 MF Lovro Zvonarek (2005-05-08) 8 May 2005 (age 19)80 Flag of Austria.svg Sturm Graz
3 MF Marko Soldo (2003-11-22) 22 November 2003 (age 20)70 Flag of Croatia.svg Osijek
3 MF Luka Stojković (2003-10-28) 28 October 2003 (age 21)50 Flag of Croatia.svg Dinamo Zagreb
3 MF Luka Vrbančić (2005-07-04) 4 July 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Lokomotiva Zagreb
3 MF Marin Šotiček (2004-09-18) 18 September 2004 (age 20)70 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Basel
3 MF Leon Belcar (2002-01-04) 4 January 2002 (age 22)50 Flag of Croatia.svg Varaždin

4 FW Franjo Ivanović (2003-10-01) 1 October 2003 (age 21)81 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Union SG
4 FW Gabriel Vidović (2003-12-01) 1 December 2003 (age 20)182 Flag of Germany.svg Mainz 05
4 FW Ante Crnac (2003-12-17) 17 December 2003 (age 20)80 Flag of England.svg Norwich City
4 FW Dion Drena Beljo (2003-03-01) 1 March 2003 (age 21)145 Flag of Austria.svg Rapid Vienna
4 FW Matija Frigan (2003-02-11) 11 February 2003 (age 21)112 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Westerlo
2 DF Stipe Biuk (2002-12-26) 26 December 2002 (age 21)182 Flag of Croatia.svg Hajduk Split

Recent call-ups


The following players have also been called up to the squad in the last 12 months and are still eligible for selection.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Borna Buljan (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Hajduk Split v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 10 September 2024

DF Dominik Prpić (2004-05-19) 19 May 2004 (age 20)50 Flag of Croatia.svg Hajduk Split v. Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, 15 October 2024
DF Noa Mikić (2007-01-27) 27 January 2007 (age 17)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Dinamo Zagreb v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 10 September 2024
DF Maro Katinić (2004-04-13) 13 April 2004 (age 20)60 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Sharjah v. Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra, 11 October 2024PRE
DF Moreno Živković (2004-05-22) 22 May 2004 (age 20)40 Flag of Croatia.svg Lokomotiva Zagreb v. Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, 15 October 2024
DF Domagoj Bukvić (2004-02-22) 22 February 2004 (age 20)91 Flag of Croatia.svg Osijek v. Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia, 15 November 2024PRE
DF Luka Škaričić (2002-01-28) 28 January 2002 (age 22)21 Flag of Croatia.svg Varaždin v. Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia, 15 November 2024PRE
DF Luka Hodak (2006-06-10) 10 June 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Hajduk Split v. Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra, 11 October 2024PRE

DF Marin Prekodravac (2005-03-03) 3 March 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Šibenik v. Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia, 15 November 2024PRE
MF Mateo Lisica (2003-07-09) 9 July 2003 (age 21)30 Flag of Croatia.svg Istra 1961 v. Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia, 15 November 2024PRE
MF Šimun Mikolčić (2004-01-21) 21 January 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Osijek v. Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia, 15 November 2024PRE
MF Antonio Baždarić (2006-01-08) 8 January 2006 (age 18)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Lokomotiva v. Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra, 11 October 2024PRE
MF Luka Kapulica (2005-01-18) 18 January 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Gorica v. Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra, 11 October 2024PRE
MF Marko Capan (2004-02-24) 24 February 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Croatia.svg Hajduk Split v. Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal, 10 September 2024
MF Branko Pavić (2006-11-07) 7 November 2006 (age 18)10 Flag of Croatia.svg Dinamo Zagreb v. Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, 15 October 2024
MF Lukas Kačavenda (2003-03-02) 2 March 2003 (age 21)162 Flag of Croatia.svg Dinamo Zagreb v. Flag of Greece.svg  Greece, 15 October 2024

FW Marin Ljubičić (2002-02-28) 28 February 2002 (age 22)178 Flag of Austria.svg LASK v. Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia, 15 November 2024 INJ
FW Anton Matković (2006-02-19) 19 February 2006 (age 18)20 Flag of Croatia.svg Osijek v. Flag of Andorra.svg  Andorra, 11 October 2024 INJ

  • INJ = Injured or ill.
  • WD = Withdrew.
  • SUS = Suspended from participating.
  • RET = Retired after latest call-up.
  • SEN = Joined the Croatia senior team instead.
  • PRE = Preliminary squad.

Competitive record

 Champions  
 Runners-up  
 Third place  
 Fourth place  
  Tournament played fully or partially on home soil  

UEFA European Under-21 Championship

UEFA European Under-21 Championship recordQualifications record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPositionPldWDLGFGAManager
1978 Part of Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Yugoslavia
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992 Not a UEFA member
Flag of France.svg 1994 Not a UEFA member during qualifiers
Flag of Spain.svg 1996 Did not qualify4/6105231312 Martin Novoselac
Flag of Romania.svg 1998 3/58404139 Ivo Šušak
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2000 Group stage7/8301246 Squad 1/510721289 Ivo Šušak
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2002 Did not qualify2/4OFF8341107 Martin Novoselac
Flag of Germany.svg 2004 Group stage7/8301235 Squad 1/48422115 Martin Novoselac
Flag of Portugal.svg 2006 Did not qualify1/6OFF128131611 Slaven Bilić
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 2007 3/3 200224 Dražen Ladić
Flag of Sweden.svg 2009 2/6 107122012 Dražen Ladić
Flag of Denmark.svg 2011 1/5 OFF105231815 Dražen Ladić
Flag of Israel.svg 2013 4/5 8215716 Ivo Šušak
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2015 1/5 OFF10613229 Niko Kovač / Nenad Gračan
Flag of Poland.svg 2017 3/6 106222411 Nenad Gračan
Flag of Italy.svg 2019 Group stage10/12301248 Squad 1/6 10811315 Nenad Gračan
Flag of Hungary.svg Flag of Slovenia.svg 2021 Quarter-finals7/16410357 Squad 1 / Squad 2 2/6 10622377 Nenad Gračan/Igor Bišćan
Flag of Romania.svg Flag of Georgia.svg 2023 Group stage14/16301203 Squad 1/6 8611197 Igor Bišćan/Dragan Skočić
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2025 To be determined 3/6 431094 Dragan Skočić/Ivica Olić
TotalQuarter-finals5/241614111629137792335276141

Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out; correct as of 20 November 2023 after the match against Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus.

Matches
First matchFlag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 1–2 Netherlands  Flag of the Netherlands.svg
(Trnava, Slovakia; 27 May 2000)
Biggest winFlag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 3–2 Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg
(Koper, Slovenia; 28 March 2021)
Biggest defeatFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 4–1 Croatia  Flag of Croatia.svg
(Serravalle, San Marino; 18 June 2019)
Notes

Statistics

Managers

The following table provides a summary of the complete record of each manager including their results regarding European Under-21 Championship.

Key: Pld–games played, W–games won, D–games drawn; L–games lost, %–win percentage
Bilic is one of two former U21 managers who later coached Croatia's senior team Slaven Bilic 0410 1.jpg
Bilić is one of two former U21 managers who later coached Croatia's senior team
ManagerTenurePldWDLWin %Tournaments
Flag of Croatia.svg Martin Novoselac 1994–1996
2000–2004
54192015035.2 Symbol delete vote.svg 1996 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Symbol delete vote.svg 2002 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Symbol confirmed.svg 2004 European Championship  – Group stage
Flag of Croatia.svg Ivo Šušak 1997–2000
2011–2013
3818614047.4 Symbol delete vote.svg 1998 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Symbol confirmed.svg 2000 European Championship  – Group stage
Symbol delete vote.svg 2013 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Flag of Croatia.svg Slaven Bilić 2004–2006201136055.0 Symbol delete vote.svg 2006 European Championship  – Play-offs
Flag of Croatia.svg Aljoša Asanović (c)20051001000.0 Symbol delete vote.svg 2006 European Championship  – Failed to qualify [4]
Flag of Croatia.svg Ivica Grnja (c)20051001000.0 Symbol delete vote.svg 2006 European Championship  – Failed to qualify [5]
Flag of Croatia.svg Marijan Brnčić (c) [6] 20051010000.0
Flag of Croatia.svg Dražen Ladić 2006–2011322066062.50 Symbol delete vote.svg 2007 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Symbol delete vote.svg 2009 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Symbol delete vote.svg 2011 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Flag of Croatia.svg Niko Kovač 20137502071.4
Flag of Croatia.svg Nenad Gračan 2013–20194121911051.2 Symbol delete vote.svg 2015 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Symbol delete vote.svg 2017 European Championship  – Failed to qualify
Symbol confirmed.svg 2019 European Championship  – Group stage
Flag of Croatia.svg Igor Bišćan 2019–2023301857060.0 Symbol confirmed.svg 2021 European Championship  – Quarter-finals
Flag of Croatia.svg Dragan Skočić 2023–8332037.5 Symbol confirmed.svg 2023 European Championship  – Group stage

Last updated: Croatia vs Belarus, 20 November 2023. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.

Most capped players

Players in bold are still active with Croatia.
With 28 caps, Ivanusec is the most capped player of the U21 team Luka Ivanusec 2021.jpg
With 28 caps, Ivanušec is the most capped player of the U21 team
Before joining the senior team Lovren played 19 matches for the U21 team Dejan Lovren Croatia.jpg
Before joining the senior team Lovren played 19 matches for the U21 team
#NameCareerCapsGoals
1 Luka Ivanušec 2017–20212810
2 Tomislav Vranjić 2002–2005260
3 Tomislav Bušić 2005–20082512
4 Nikola Moro 2017–2021246
5 Josip Tadić 2005–2008225
6 Ivan Leko 1994–2000215
Mato Jajalo 2007–20104
8 Tomo Šokota 1997–20001910
Roko Šimić 2021–8
Nikola Vlašić 2015–20197
Lovro Majer 2017–20215
Davor Vugrinec 1994–19973
Dejan Lovren 2007–20103
Mario Lučić 2002–20042
Domagoj Vida 2007–20102
Dario Smoje 1997–20001
Boško Šutalo 2019–20221
Mario Carević 2001–20040
Luka Vučko 2004–20060
Borna Sosa 2017–20200

Last updated: Belarus vs Croatia, 20 November 2023

Source: Croatian Football Federation

Top goalscorers

Players in bold are still active with Croatia.
Brozovic scored 7 goals for the U21 team before he was promoted to the senior team Brazil and Croatia match at the FIFA World Cup 2014-06-12 (36).jpg
Brozović scored 7 goals for the U21 team before he was promoted to the senior team
#NameGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Tomislav Bušić 12290.412005–2008
2 Tomo Šokota 10190.531997–2000
Luka Ivanušec 280.362017–2021
4 Josip Brekalo 9170.532016–2019
5 Eduardo da Silva 8120.672004–2005
Stipe Perica 120.672013–2016
Roko Šimić 190.422021–
8 Marcelo Brozović 7130.542011–2014
Nikola Vlašić 190.372015–2019
10 Ante Rukavina 690.672007–2008
Marin Ljubičić 110.552021–
Mario Pašalić 140.432014–2016
Mihael Mikić 150.41999–2001
Sandro Kulenović 150.42019–2021
Nikola Moro 240.252017–2021

Last updated: Belarus vs Croatia, 20 November 2023

Source: Croatian Football Federation

Record per opponent

  More wins than losses
  As many wins as losses
  Fewer wins than losses

Correct as of 20 November 2023, after the match against Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus.

OpponentPldWDLGFGAGDWin %
Flag of Albania.svg  Albania 210141+3050.00
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia U23 100103−3000.00
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 413053+2025.00
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan 4400113+8100.00
Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus 5410111+10080.00
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 421153+2050.00
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg  Bosnia and Herzegovina 94321914+5044.44
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 621366+0033.33
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile U23 100101−1000.00
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 71331110+1014.29
Flag of Cyprus.svg  Cyprus 210123−1050.00
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 640285+3066.67
Flag of England.svg  England 73131210+2042.86
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 10910233+20090.00
Flag of the Faroe Islands.svg  Faroe Islands 330083+5100.00
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 210143+1050.00
Flag of France.svg  France 501438−5000.00
Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 412144+0025.00
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 110020+2100.00
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 116322213+9054.55
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 127413014+16058.33
Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland 220042+2100.00
Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland 211073+4050.00
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 502305−5000.00
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 8143710−3012.50
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy B 202011+0000.00
Flag of Latvia.svg  Latvia 431094+5075.00
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 220090+9100.00
Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania 4400131+12100.00
Flag of North Macedonia.svg  FYR Macedonia 431081+7075.00
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 440060+6100.00
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 100101−1000.00
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova 220070+7100.00
Flag of Montenegro.svg  Montenegro 312042+2033.33
Flag of Morocco.svg  Morocco U20 100104−4000.00
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 210144+0050.00
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 5401157+8080.00
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland 312042+2033.33
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 410335−2025.00
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 201114−3000.00
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 100134−1000.00
Flag of San Marino.svg  San Marino 6600330+33100.00
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 622297+2033.33
Flag of Serbia (2004-2010).svg  Serbia 211053+2050.00
Flag of Yugoslavia (1992-2003); Flag of Serbia and Montenegro (2003-2006).svg  Serbia and Montenegro 51131212+0020.00
Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 83321411+3037.50
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia 116142013+7054.55
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 9117719−12011.11
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 631297+2050.00
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 5203610−4040.00
Flag of Togo (3-2).svg  Togo U23 110010+1100.00
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 101000+0000.00
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 722378−1028.57
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates U23 110030+3100.00
Total: 54 teams played2351145368421261+160048.51

Source: Croatian Football Federation

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 Due to the country's involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Belarusian teams were required to play their home matches at neutral venues and behind closed doors until further notice. [1]

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The Croatia national under-17 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players aged 17 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mali vatreni. So far, the Mali vatreni qualified for nine UEFA European Under-17 Championships. Croatia's greatest success in the tournament was third place in 2001. The team also finished fourth in 2005. Croatia also participated in three FIFA U-17 World Cups since its independence, in 2001, 2013 and 2015, being eliminated in quarter-finals in 2015, its biggest success so far in this tournament.

The Croatia national under-19 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players aged 19 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mladi vatreni. So far, the Mladi vatreni have qualified for five UEFA European Under-19 Championships, namely in 1998, 2000, 2010, 2012 and 2016. Croatia won third place twice, its greatest success in the tournament so far.

The Croatia national under-20 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players aged 20 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mladi vatreni. So far, the Mladi vatreni qualified for three FIFA U-20 World Cups, namely in 1999, 2011 and 2013. The team's greatest accomplishment is passing the group stage at the 1999 and 2013 tournaments.

The Kosovo national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Kosovo and is controlled by the Football Federation of Kosovo. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the Kosovo national team.

The Croatia national under-18 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players aged 18 or younger. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mladi vatreni.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fabián Ruiz</span> Spanish footballer (born 1996)

Fabián Ruiz Peña, also known simply as Fabián, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship</span> 22nd UEFA European U-21 Championship

The 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship was the 22nd edition of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the biennial international youth football championship organised by UEFA for the men's under-21 national teams of Europe. The final tournament was hosted by Italy in mid-2019, after their bid was selected by the UEFA Executive Committee on 9 December 2016 in Nyon, Switzerland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luka Ivanušec</span> Croatian footballer (born 1998)

Luka Ivanušec is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Eredivisie club Feyenoord and the Croatia national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Croatia national under-21 football team results (2020–present)</span> A list of the Croatia national under-21 football team results from 2020 to present

This is a list of the Croatia national under-21 football team results from 2020 to the present.

The Croatia national under-15 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players aged 15 or younger. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mali vatreni. The Mali vatreni participate in the UEFA Under-15 Development Tournaments, ending up as runners-up in the 2023 tournament in Croatia, its first competition in the tournament so far. Other than that, the team competes in Vlatko Marković International Tournament established by the HNS in 2019. The team won the tournament three times, in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

References

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  4. He coached the U21 team during the first play-off to 2006 European Championship lost 1:3 to Serbia HNS: Serbia-Croatia 3:1, 2005
  5. He coached the U21 team during the second play-off to 2006 European Championship lost 1:2 to Serbia HNS: Croatia-Serbia 1:2, 2005
  6. As a temporary manager he coached the U21 team during the friendly 1:1 draw against Italy HNS: Croatia-Italy 1:1, 2005