Ljubo Puljić Explained

Ljubo Puljić
Fullname:Ljubo Puljić
Birth Date:31 May 2007
Birth Place:Vinkovci, Croatia
Height:1.94 m
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Bayern Munich U19
Youthclubs1:Cibalia
Youthyears2:2018–2023
Youthclubs2:Osijek
Youthyears3:2023–
Youthclubs3:Bayern Munich
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:00:15, 20 May 2023 (UTC)

Ljubo Puljić (born 31 May 2007) is a Croatian footballer who plays as a centre-back for the under-19 team of Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.[1]

Early life

He is a native of Vinkovci, Croatia.[2]

Club career

Puljić went from the youth academy of his hometown club Cibalia to the Osijek youth academy, then he signed for the Bayern Munich youth academy on 31 May 2023, coinciding with his 16th birthday, for a transfer fee that could reportedly rise up to €2,800,000. Becoming a record fee for a Croatian of his age.[3] He was originally assigned with the Bayern Munich U17s, but also went to feature for the U19s and started to train with the Bayern Munich senior team, all at only the age of 16.

International career

As a Croatia U17 international, he scored a goal at the 2023 U17 Euros in Hungary on a match against Netherlands U17.[4]

Style of play

He mainly operates as a centre-back. Puljić is left-footed and is known for his physicality and athleticism.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ljubo Puljic. Soccerway. May 31, 2023.
  2. Web site: Puljić:‘I Juventus je zagrizao, ali na kraju je Ljubina bila zadnja‘. jutarnji.hr.
  3. Web site: Bayern Munich sign talented 16-year-old Croatian defender. Croatia Week. 31 October 2023. May 31, 2023.
  4. Web site: NETHERLANDS U17 VS. CROATIA U17 1 - 1. 31 October 2023. Soccerway. 24 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Ljubo Puljić - Goal.com article.