Josip Brekalo

Josip Brekalo attacks space from the left, cuts inside with pace from Josip Brekalo’s flank and threatens the back post with his right foot. Josip Brekalo began at Dinamo Zagreb, where he won the Croatian First League in 2015-16. He draws early attention for pace. He moved to VfL Wolfsburg in 2016, then helped VfB Stuttgart gain promotion on loan in 2016-17. The 2020s included a Bundesliga hat-trick in May 2021 and a productive Torino loan in 2021-22. He excels on the left wing, links play with one-touch layoffs, and presses high to force turnovers from the front. At the international level, Brekalo has earned Croatia caps and featured in Euro 2020. Now at Real Oviedo, Brekalo keeps attacking space and finishing moves.