Josip Šutalo brings 34 caps for Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for AFC Ajax (NED). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.
Summary
Josip Šutalo (Croatia), Defender, 34 caps
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Josip Šutalo is a 26-year-old defender for AFC Ajax (NED) and Croatia. He has earned 34 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.
34 Caps
0 Goals
0 Season goals
0 Assists
6.92 Form rating
Age26Height190 cmWeight181 lbsMarket value€16.8M
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Tournament form Steady
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Josip Šutalo: World Cup 2026 Form
How Josip has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.
7.3
Holding steady
vs Panama
90 min
vs Ghana
90 min
vs England
120 min
Croatia defensive unit
Full squadThe defenders and keepers Josip lines up behind for Croatia at World Cup 2026 in Group L.
Josip Šutalo: Career History
Club career, most recent first.
Dinamo Zagreb
2018 - 2023
Career Milestones
Key landmarks from Josip's career.
1 LandmarksTop career moments
1 ClubsAcross top leagues
0 AchievementsMajor honours
01
UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Dinamo Zagreb · 
UEFA Champions League
Award UEFA Champions League Josip Šutalo: Quick Facts
#37Shirt number
26Age
190 cmHeight
181 lbsWeight
Čapljina, Bosnia-HerzegovinaBirthplace
AFC Ajax (NED)Club
Part of the Croatia squad at World Cup 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Josip Šutalo play?
Josip Šutalo plays as a Defender for AFC Ajax (NED). At World Cup 2026 they represent Croatia.
How many caps does Josip Šutalo have?
Josip Šutalo has 34 international caps for Croatia.
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.