Luka Sučić

Luka Sučić is a midfielder in Croatia's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named on 18 May 2026 and listed in the midfield group alongside Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Pašalić, Nikola Vlašić and Martin Baturina. The Real Sociedad midfielder is 23 at kick-off and brings 19 senior Croatia caps and one international goal into the tournament. He is not to be confused with squadmate Petar Sučić of Inter; this is Luka Sučić.

Croatia face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L, opening against England at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 17 June. Dalić's side qualified by winning their UEFA qualifying group on 14 November 2025, and Sučić is one of the younger names in an experienced Croatia midfield.

Sučić is a central midfielder who can also play in more advanced midfield roles, the kind of versatility that gives Dalić options across the middle of the pitch. He came through Croatia's youth ranks before establishing himself in the senior side.

At 23, and with 19 caps, he is one of the younger, less-capped names in Croatia's midfield group. In Croatia's 4-2-3-1, his profile fits central midfield depth with the option to move into more advanced areas.

Sučić adds midfield depth to a Croatia card, a 23-year-old who came through the youth ranks and now has 19 senior caps. Croatia's price on the card is £17m, a third-tier team within the game's £200m card budget, and Group L to negotiate.

His value on the card is tied to the Croatia side as a whole; as a developing central midfielder, his returns will come more from the team going deep than from goals of his own.