Summary

Duje Ćaleta-Car (Croatia), Defender, 38 caps, 1 international goal

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Duje Ćaleta-Car

#16 Defender Real Sociedad (ESP) Croatia

Duje Ćaleta-Car is a 30-year-old defender for Real Sociedad (ESP) and Croatia. He has earned 38 caps and 1 international goal for Croatia. Our model puts Croatia's title chance at 2% with a 86% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Duje has collected 5 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

38 Caps

1 Goals

1 Season goals

0 Assists

6.72 Form rating

Age30Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)Weight194 lbsMarket value€2.3M

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Duje Ćaleta-Car · the model’s read

Duje Ćaleta-Car brings 38 caps and 1 international goal for Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Real Sociedad (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

Croatia defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Duje lines up behind for Croatia at World Cup 2026 in Group L.

Dominik Livaković Goalkeeper

Joško Gvardiol Defender 1.41 Tackles / 90

JŠ

Josip Šutalo Defender

Josip Stanišić Defender 1.74 Tackles / 90

Marin Pongračić Defender 1 Tackles / 90

Kristijan Jakić Defender 2.34 Tackles / 90

Duje Ćaleta-Car: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Southampton

2022 - present

Marseille

2018 - 2022

SV Salzburg

2014 - 2018

FC Liefering

2014 - 2015

Lask Juniors Linz

2013 - 2014

Šibenik

2005 - 2013

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

5 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

4× Austrian Bundesliga 2014-2015, 2015-2016 + 2 more

1× Spanish Copa del Rey 2025-2026

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

4× Austrian Bundesliga
2014-20152015-20162016-2017 +1

Cup Competitions 1

1× Spanish Copa del Rey
2025-2026

Duje Ćaleta-Car: Quick Facts

#16Shirt number

30Age

1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)Height

194 lbsWeight

Šibenik, CroatiaBirthplace

Real Sociedad (ESP)Club

Part of the Croatia squad at World Cup 2026

Croatia team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Duje Ćaleta-Car play?

Duje Ćaleta-Car plays as a Defender for Real Sociedad (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Croatia.

How many caps does Duje Ćaleta-Car have?

Duje Ćaleta-Car has 38 international caps for Croatia, with 1 international goal.

What trophies has Duje Ćaleta-Car won?

Duje Ćaleta-Car has won 5 career honours. Notable titles include Austrian Bundesliga (x4), Spanish Copa del Rey (x1).

What is Croatia's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Croatia at 2% to win World Cup 2026 and 86% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Croatia in at World Cup 2026?

Croatia are in Group L at World Cup 2026, facing England, Panama, Ghana.