Bruno Durdov Explained

Bruno Durdov
Birth Date:2007 12, df=y
Birth Place:Split, Croatia[1]
Height:1.75m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Hajduk Split
Clubnumber:34
Youthyears1:2013–2015
Youthclubs1:Kaštel Gomilica
Youthyears2:2015–2024
Youthclubs2:Hajduk Split
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Hajduk Split
Caps1:8
Goals1:3
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Croatia U17
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:2
Pcupdate:8 October 2024
Ntupdate:26 May 2024

Bruno Durdov (born 11 December 2007) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Hajduk Split.

Club career

Durdov joined the Hajduk Split youth system in 2015. He made his debut for the senior team on 5 May 2024, coming on as a substitute against Varaždin at Stadion Poljud, aged 16. Durdov made his European debut on 25 July 2024 against Havnar Bóltfelag. He scored his first two goals in a HNL round 7 match against Gorica, and in doing so became Hajduk's youngest ever scorer in the HNL.[2] On 15 October 2024, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2007 worldwide.[3]

International career

Durdov made his debut for Croatia national under-17 team on 15 August 2023 in a friendly match against Iceland. He scored his first goal on 6 November against the Faroe Islands in the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification match.[4] On 17 May 2024, Durdov was included in the national team for the tournament. He made his debut at the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in the second match of the group stage against Denmark. Durdov, who started in the starting line-up in the last group stage game against Wales, scored with a direct corner kick. However, the national team lost in that match and failed to qualify for the knockout stage, taking third place in the group.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bruno Durdov • HNK Hajduk Split. hajduk.hr.
  2. Web site: Tko je Bruno Durdov? Rekorder Hajduka izašao je iz tvornice talenata: „Kao stroj, ne gasi se”. 24sata.hr.
  3. Web site: Next Generation 2024: 60 of the best young talents in world football. Marcus. Christenson. Steven. Bloor. Garry. Blight. 15 October 2024. 15 October 2024. theguardian.com.
  4. Web site: Croatia-Faroe Islands UEFA Under-17 2024. UEFA.com.