Duje Caleta-Car
Croatia
Age
29
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Duje Caleta-Car
Duje Caleta-Car is among Zlatko Dalić's confirmed names for the 2026 World Cup, a centre-back on the Croatia teamsheet. The Real Sociedad centre-back is 29 at kick-off and valued at around €3.00m, a former Croatia youth international.
Croatia were drawn in Group L alongside England, Ghana and Panama. They reached the finals by winning UEFA Group L, qualifying on 14 November 2025. At 29, the Real Sociedad defender gives Dalić a commanding presence in the middle of the back line, strong in the air and comfortable bringing the ball out.
Croatia were drawn in Group L alongside England, Ghana and Panama. They reached the finals by winning UEFA Group L, qualifying on 14 November 2025. At 29, the Real Sociedad defender gives Dalić a commanding presence in the middle of the back line, strong in the air and comfortable bringing the ball out.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
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Playing Style
A tall, physically commanding centre-back who often shifts to the left of central defence, Caleta-Car is strong in the air, aggressive in the duel and comfortable carrying the ball out of the back for Real Sociedad. He stands 1.93 m, is right-footed, and has played 2,150 minutes this season.
World Cup History
The 2026 finals are not Duje Caleta-Car's first senior World Cup but his second. He was part of the squad in 2018, and Dalić brings the commanding defender back into his back-line group, an experienced head who reads danger well and is comfortable starting Croatia's play from deep.
National Team
Croatia
Tier 3
£17m
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Goal Rush Impact
A commanding centre-back who defends the box and steps out with the ball, Caleta-Car has 38 caps and 1 goal for Croatia, adding 1 goal from 27 games for Real Sociedad this season. Croatia carry a Tier 3 billing of £17m, a price set for the side rather than any one defender.
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Caleta-Car at the 2026 World Cup
Caleta-Car is a confirmed centre-back in Dalić's 26-man Croatia squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Croatia side opening their Group L campaign in June, with England, Ghana and Panama drawn alongside.
Picking Croatia in Goal Rush
Croatia sit in Tier 3 on the Goal Rush card at £17m. Croatia face England, Ghana and Panama in their group.
Duje Caleta-Car World Cup 2026 FAQs
Croatia's card slot is valued at £17m, a Tier 3 one. Croatia face England, Ghana and Panama in their group, and that slot is a team figure for Croatia rather than a single name.
Caleta-Car, a centre-back, plays for Real Sociedad and turns out for Croatia. Dalić named him in the squad bound for the 2026 World Cup.
Yes. With Croatia's 2018 squad on his record, Caleta-Car reaches a second finals in 2026, named again in Dalić's 26.
Caleta-Car plays his club football for Real Sociedad. He is named among Croatia's centre-backs in Dalić's final 26 as a strong aerial presence.
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