Josip Stanišić was born on the 2nd of April, 2000, in Germany, where he settled into life as a robust defender focusing primarily on the position of right back. Displaying his talents for the revered Bayern Munich, the 24-year-old talent casts an imposing figure standing at 6ft 1in (1.87m) and weighing in at a solid 12st 1lb (77kg). His craft has seen him bestowed with the number 44 jersey, and he has drawn international recognition too by representing the Croatian national squad.
His value in the game is evidenced by his market worth which rounds off to a significant £24 million (€28.00m), as mentioned by Transfermarkt. Stanišić has 4 years and 5 months left on his current contract with Bayern Munich, securitised until the 30th June 2029.
He joined the ranks of Bayern Munich in January 2017, arriving as a keen trainee eager to ply his trade. During the 2020 - 2021 season, he managed to crack into the main squad, playing one game for their first team. His appearances grew the following season where he stamped his mark in 13 league matches and even netted a goal. The next season, 2022 - 2023, again saw him play 14 games for the first team, maintaining his place in the squad.
In a strategic move in August 2023, Stanišić diversified his Bundesliga experience by moving to Bayer Leverkusen on loan. Eager to make the most of the opportunity, he participated in 20 crucial fixtures and added three goals to his burgeoning resume. This successful stint ended in June 2024, when he returned to his parent club, Bayern Munich.
In the current season, 2024 - 2025, Stanišić has already appeared thrice for Bayern Munich's first league team, continuing to add to his impressive appearances tally.
Internationally, Stanišić impressed for Croatia at Euro 2024, playing two games from the starting whistle. Previously, he took part in the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, where he had five starts and one appearance as a substitute. The talented stopper also saw Champions League action in 2024 - 2025 for Bayern Munich, adding yet another two starts to his international footballing endeavour.
