Summary

Josip Stanišić (Croatia), Defender, 32 caps, model: 2.4% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Josip Stanišić

#44 Defender FC Bayern München (GER) Croatia

Josip Stanišić is a 26-year-old defender for FC Bayern München (GER) and Croatia. He has earned 32 caps for Croatia. Our model puts Croatia's title chance at 2% with a 86% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Josip has collected 8 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

32 Caps

0 Goals

2 Season goals

3 Assists

7.28 Form rating

Age26Height187 cmWeight170 lbsMarket value€39.8M

View next match prediction See Croatia team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form Steady

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Josip Stanišić · the model’s read

Josip Stanišić brings 32 caps for Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for FC Bayern München (GER). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Stanišić's anytime-goalscoring probability at 2.4% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.09 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Josip Stanišić: World Cup 2026 Form

How Josip has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.1

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

7.6

Last match vs England

Trending up

7.7

vs Panama

90 min · 0G 1A

6.1

vs Ghana

90 min

7.6

vs England

120 min · 0G 1A

Josip Stanišić: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (59 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.1

Career baseline 6.9

0.3 Shotsper 90 min 0.5

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.25

0.6 Key passesper 90 min 1.42

0.3 Tacklesper 90 min 1.74

1.5 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.88

2.4 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.32

62 Touchesper 90 min 74

At World Cup 2026, Josip is rating 7.1 — above his 6.9 career baseline.

Croatia defensive unit

Full squad

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

Dominik Livaković Goalkeeper

Joško Gvardiol Defender 1.41 Tackles / 90

DĆ

Duje Ćaleta-Car Defender

JŠ

Josip Šutalo Defender

Marin Pongračić Defender 1 Tackles / 90

Kristijan Jakić Defender 2.34 Tackles / 90

Josip Stanišić: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Bayer Leverkusen

2023 - 2024

Bayern Munich II

2019 - 2021

Bayern Munich

2017 - 2019

SC Fürstenfeldbruck

2015 - 2017

Munich 1860

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

8 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

5× German Bundesliga 2021-2022, 2022-2023 + 3 more

2× German DFB-Pokal 2023-2024, 2025-2026

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

5× German Bundesliga
2021-20222022-20232023-2024 +2

Cup Competitions 1

2× German DFB-Pokal
2023-20242025-2026

Josip Stanišić: Quick Facts

#44Shirt number

26Age

187 cmHeight

170 lbsWeight

München, GermanyBirthplace

FC Bayern München (GER)Club

Part of the Croatia squad at World Cup 2026

Croatia team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Josip Stanišić play?

Josip Stanišić plays as a Defender for FC Bayern München (GER). At World Cup 2026 they represent Croatia.

How many caps does Josip Stanišić have?

Josip Stanišić has 32 international caps for Croatia.

What trophies has Josip Stanišić won?

Josip Stanišić has won 8 career honours. Notable titles include German Bundesliga (x5), German DFB-Pokal (x2).

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.