Josko Gvardiol

Josko Gvardiol is a Croatian defender currently with Manchester City, where his game is defined by duel winning, recovery speed, and clean buildup from the back. Gvardiol starred for Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and moved from RB Leipzig to Manchester City as a high-value defender. For Croatia, he has become part of a tournament-wise squad that rarely gives opponents a comfortable night and is asked to organize the back line and handle elite one-on-one assignments when tournament margins tighten. At World Cup 2026, the key question is whether Josko Gvardiol can carry his club rhythm into the international stage, handle the physical tempo of the group, and deliver one or two decisive moments that change the shape of Croatia's campaign.