Domagoj Vida
- Full name: Domagoj Vida
- Date of birth: April 29, 1989
- Place of birth: Požega, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
- Nationality: Croatian
- Position: Centre-back / Defender
- Height: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Club career (highlights)
- Early career: Came through the youth ranks at local clubs, then progressed to NK Osijek where he began his senior career.
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb: Established himself as a prominent defender in Croatia with Dinamo Zagreb, winning domestic titles.
- Moving abroad: Transferred to Dynamo Kyiv (often styled Dinamo/Dynamo Kyiv) in Ukraine in January 2013, where he played as a key central defender and won Ukrainian Cups and Super Cups during his spell.
- Later clubs: After Dynamo Kyiv, Vida played for Beşiktaş (Turkey), had loan/transfer moves including Bursaspor (Turkey) and later joined clubs such as Trabzonspor and AEK Athens; club spells may vary with time.
International career
- Regular member of the Croatia national team for many years.
- Was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2018 FIFA World Cup; he scored in the third-place match against England and played a central defensive role throughout the tournament.
- Accumulated over 70 caps for Croatia (number varies with ongoing career).
Style of play & notable traits
- Physical, aggressive centre-back known for strong aerial ability and tough tackling.
- Can play as a full-back or defensive-minded wide player when needed.
- Experienced leader with substantial international and club-level experience.
Honours (selected)
- Multiple Croatian league and cup titles with Dinamo Zagreb.
- Ukrainian Cup and Super Cup honours with Dynamo Kyiv.
- FIFA World Cup 2018 — Runner-up with Croatia.
Notes: This summary focuses on Vida’s time at Dynamo/Dinamo Kyiv and his broader career highlights. Club affiliations and statistics can change with transfers and ongoing seasons; for the most current club and appearance numbers check the latest sources such as club sites or league databases.