Josip Juranovic, born on August 16, 1995, in Croatia, has carved out a notable career as a proficient defender and right back. An integral member of Union Berlin, his composure in possession and tactical prowess on the field make him a standout choice for the number 18 jersey. At 5ft 8in (1.75m) and weighing 10st 9lb (68kg), Juranović demonstrates game-changing athleticism and physicality. Moreover, he has been able to showcase his skills on an international level having represented the Croatian national team.
His journey in football started at Hajduk Split in Croatia where he joined as a trainee back in March 2015. His debut season (2014 - 2015) saw him make six appearances, ramping up to 31 appearances and contributing a goal in the following season (2015 - 2016). In the subsequent 2016 - 2017 season, Juranović made 19 league appearances.
In July 2020, Juranović took another step in his professional journey transferring from Hajduk Split to Legia Warsaw in Poland. The fees involved amounted to around £360k. During his stint at Legia Warsaw in the 2020 - 2021 season, he made 26 first team appearances and found the back of the net once. He also made two appearances in the following season (2021 - 2022).
The Premiership in Scotland became his new arena of action in August 2021 as he switched jerseys and began playing for Celtic. The transfer came with a substantial fee of around £2.5m. His performance during the 2021 - 2022 season was impressive as he made 26 first team appearances and managed to score three goals. He kept up the momentum in the 2022 - 2023 season, making ten appearances and netting the ball once. His time at Celtic was marked by steadfast performances and noteworthy dedication.
However, come January 2023, Juranović turned a new leaf and transferred from Celtic to Union Berlin in Germany. An impressive fee of around £7.5m was agreed upon for his services. His performance in Germany's Bundesliga hasn't disappointed, making 12 first team appearances and scoring twice in the 2022 - 2023 season. In the subsequent seasons (2023 - 2025), Juranović proved his reliability by taking to the field on multiple occasions and contributing significantly to Union Berlin's campaigns.
Kudos to his performances, Juranović has had the privilege to participate in major events such as the Champions League (2023 - 2024) for Union Berlin, World Cup Qualifiers Europe (2024 - 2026), Euro 2024 and Euro Qualifiers (2022 - 2024) for Croatia.
