Luka Vuskovic is considered one of Europe’s greatest defensive talents. Now the Croatian is receiving high praise—and is even being touted as a potential Bayern player.
Luka Vuskovic continues to make headlines. The center back, who most recently impressed with strong performances at Hamburger SV and is now under contract with Tottenham Hotspur, has been linked to numerous top European clubs for months. Bayern Munich is also said to be closely monitoring the development of the Croatian U-21 national team player.
Now, a prominent compatriot, Nenad Bjelica, has spoken out—and offered a remarkable assessment. The former Bundesliga coach and Croatia expert believes Vuskovic is poised for an extraordinary career.
In an interview with Sport BILD, Bjelica even described the 19-year-old as a potential breakout star of the World Cup: “Luka Vuskovic will be one of the breakout stars of the World Cup. The young man is improving at an incredible pace, both in the Bundesliga and on the Croatian national team.”
The 54-year-old particularly highlights the defender’s unique mentality. “That audacity, that composure on the ball, and that tenacity in one-on-one situations fascinate me,” Bjelica explained. He noted that it was especially impressive that Vuskovic had already shown extraordinary determination as a teenager.
Comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo
Even more remarkable is the comparison Bjelica makes next. The former Union Berlin coach sees in Vuskovic a quality that once propelled Cristiano Ronaldo to the top of the world.
“He has what took Cristiano Ronaldo to the very top: living 24 hours a day just for soccer,” the Croatian emphasized.
Given this development, it’s no surprise that Vuskovic is already being linked to Europe’s elite. When asked whether the defender has what it takes for clubs like FC Bayern, Bjelica had a clear answer: “I’m certain that one day he’ll play for one of the world’s best clubs. Of course, he’s also the kind of player for FC Bayern.”
These comments are likely to catch the attention of many Bayern fans. After all, Vuskovic has been linked to the Munich club for quite some time. It’s said that Bayern was already closely monitoring his situation two years ago. The Croatian is now considered one of the most sought-after defensive talents in Europe.
Currently, however, Vuskovic is still under a long-term contract with Tottenham. Nevertheless, Bjelica’s assessment shows the reputation the young center back has now earned.