Filip Bradarić facts for kids
Bradarić following Croatia's defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final
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| Full name | Filip Bradarić | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 11 January 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Split, Croatia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2010 | Hajduk Split | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2015 | Hajduk Split | 38 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | → Primorac 1929 (loan) | 55 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2018 | Rijeka | 103 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | Cagliari | 27 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | → Hajduk Split (loan) | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | → Celta Vigo (loan) | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | → Al-Ain (loan) | 25 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Al-Ahli | 26 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Zrinjski Mostar | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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| 2010 | Croatia U19 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | Croatia U21 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | Croatia | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Filip Bradarić is a football player from Croatia. He was born on January 11, 1992. Filip played as a defensive midfielder. This means he was a player who helped protect his team's goal. He also helped start attacks from the back. He has played for many different clubs and even represented his country, Croatia, in big tournaments.
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Filip Bradarić's Football Journey
Filip Bradarić started his football career in Croatia. He played for several teams before moving to clubs in other countries.
Starting at Hajduk Split
Filip began his journey in the youth academy of HNK Hajduk Split. This is a famous football club in Croatia. In 2011, he was loaned to a team called NK Primorac 1929. He played there for two seasons. He became a key player for them.
After his loan, Filip returned to Hajduk Split in 2013. He made his first big league game debut on July 13, 2013. He came into the game as a substitute. His team won the match 5–1.
Playing for Rijeka
On February 3, 2015, Filip joined another Croatian club, HNK Rijeka. He signed a contract for three and a half years. He played very well for Rijeka. Because of his good performance, his contract was extended until June 2020. He was a very important player for Rijeka during his time there.
Moving to Cagliari
In August 2018, Filip decided to try playing football in another country. He signed a five-year contract with Cagliari, a team in Italy. This was his first time playing for a club outside of Croatia. He joined two other Croatian players, Darijo Srna and Marko Pajač, at Cagliari.
Playing for Croatia
Filip Bradarić also had the honor of playing for his country, Croatia.
First Call-Up
In November 2016, Filip was called to join the senior Croatia squad for the first time. He played his first game for Croatia in a friendly match against Northern Ireland on November 15, 2016.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup
Filip was part of the Croatian team that went to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world! He was named in the final squad for the World Cup.
On June 26, 2018, Filip played in a World Cup match against Iceland. He came on as a substitute for the famous Croatian player, Luka Modrić. This was a very special moment for him. He became one of only three players from HNK Rijeka to ever play in a FIFA World Cup. Croatia had an amazing tournament, reaching the final!
Career Highlights
Filip Bradarić has won several important trophies during his career.
Rijeka
- Croatian First League: 2016–17 (This means his team won the top league in Croatia!)
- Croatian Cup: 2016–17 (His team also won the main cup competition in Croatia!)
Zrinjski Mostar
- Bosnian Cup: 2023–24 (He won a cup with a team in Bosnia and Herzegovina.)
Croatia
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2018 (His national team came in second place at the World Cup, which is a huge achievement!)
Awards
Order of Duke Branimir: 2018 (This is a special award given in Croatia for important achievements.)
Futsal
- Torcida Kup: 2024 (He also won a futsal tournament, which is a type of indoor football!)
Images for kids
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Filip Bradarić with his silver medal from the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
See also
In Spanish: Filip Bradarić para niños
