Martin Baturina
Croatian footballer (born 2003)
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Martin Baturina (born 16 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Como. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Croatia national team.
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Baturina with Croatia in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Martin Baturina[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Zurich, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Como | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2015 | Hajduk Split | ||
| 2015–2017 | RNK Split | ||
| 2017–2021 | Dinamo Zagreb | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2025 | Dinamo Zagreb | 114 | (17) |
| 2025– | Como | 29 | (6) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017–2018 | Croatia U15 | 6 | (0) |
| 2018 | Croatia U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Croatia U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | Croatia U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Croatia U21 | 14 | (2) |
| 2023– | Croatia | 23 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:31, 2 June 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 July 2026 | |||
Club career
Dinamo Zagreb
Baturina made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb II on 14 February 2021, when Dinamo's second team lost to Bijelo Brdo 1–0. He made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb's first team on 16 May 2021 in the 2020–21 season, in which they defeated Gorica 3–0.[2] He made his debut in the Croatian Football Cup on 22 September, when Dinamo defeated Orient 4–1. Eight days later, he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League against Genk, which Dinamo won 3–0.[3]
He scored his first goal for Dinamo on 5 March 2022 in a 3–0 victory over Šibenik.[4] On the final matchday of the 2021–22 season, he scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3–1 win over Hajduk Split.[5] On 6 September 2022, he debuted in the UEFA Champions League, in which Dinamo beat Chelsea 1–0.[6] On 15 July 2023, he scored the only goal in the Super Cup match against Hajduk Split.[7]
Como
On 17 June 2025, Baturina signed a 5-year contract with Serie A club Como.[8]
International career
Youth
Baturina has made appearances for the Croatian youth national teams of U15, U16, U18, U19, and U21.
Senior
Baturina received his first call-up to Croatia by head coach Zlatko Dalić for the Euro 2024 Qualifiers.[9] On 18 November, he made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 away win against Latvia.[10]
On 20 May 2024. he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[11]
On 18 May 2026, Baturina was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[12] On 17 June 2026, he scored his first World Cup goal against England to equalize at 1–1 in an eventual 4–2 defeat.[13]
Style of play
Baturina has been described as one of Croatia's most exciting youth prospects. Similarly to his compatriot Luka Modrić, he has been noted for his ability as a playmaker who can find space and provide key passes for a goal. He has also been praised for his first touch and ability to dribble and operate in tight spaces.[14]
Personal life
Baturina is the son of former Croatian international Mate Baturina.[15] He was born in Zurich during his father's stint with Grasshoppers, however he was raised in Split, Croatia, before moving to Zagreb at the age of 14.[16] His older brother, Roko, is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 24 May 2026[17]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dinamo Zagreb | 2020–21 | Prva HNL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | — | 18 | 2 | |||
| 2022–23 | HNL | 34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 11[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 49 | 6 | |
| 2023–24 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15[e] | 1 | 1[d] | 1 | 51 | 8 | ||
| 2024–25 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10[c] | 2 | — | 45 | 6 | |||
| Total | 114 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 165 | 22 | ||
| Como | 2025–26 | Serie A | 29 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 34 | 8 | ||
| Career total | 143 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 199 | 30 | ||
- Includes Croatian Cup, Coppa Italia
- One appearance in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance in Croatian Super Cup
- Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League, nine appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
International
- As of match played 2 July 2026[18]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 8 | 1 | |
| Total | 23 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Croatia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Baturina goal.[18]
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 October 2024 | Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland | 7 |  Poland | 3–1 | 3–3 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A |
| 2 | 17 June 2026 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States | 20 |  England | 1–1 | 2–4 | 2026 FIFA World Cup |
Honours
Dinamo Zagreb
Individual
- Football Oscar Team of the Year: 2023[19]
- Football Oscar Best Prva HNL U-21 player: 2023[19]
- Top 100 Stars 2024[20]
- Serie A Rising Star of the Month: January 2026[21]
