Ivan Perišić

• Full name: Ivan Perišić
• Date of birth: February 2, 1989
• Place of birth: Knin, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Croatian
• Primary positions: Winger (left/right), attacking midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career highlights (selected)

• Youth clubs: Hajduk Split youth system (until 2006)
• Early professional: Hajduk Split (senior debut), loan to VM VFC (if applicable in youth pathway)
• Borussia Dortmund (2011–2012) – short spell on loan from Club Brugge; gained experience in German Bundesliga
• Club Brugge (2009–2011) – breakout performances in Belgian Pro League
• Wolfsburg (2011–2013) – established himself in Bundesliga, notable for goals and assists
• Inter Milan (Internazionale) (2015–2022) – key period of his career:
  • Signed initially from Tottenham Hotspur (joined Inter in 2015)
  • Versatile attacker known for pace, crossing, long-range shooting and set-piece delivery
  • Helped Inter win the Serie A title in 2020–21 (Scudetto) under manager Antonio Conte
• Bayern Munich (loan in 2019–2020) – contributed in Bundesliga and Champions League during season-long loan
• Later clubs: After Inter, continued career with clubs including Tottenham (earlier before Inter) and others depending on transfer updates beyond 2024

International career

• Longtime member and regular starter for the Croatia national team.
• Major tournaments: UEFA Euro championships and FIFA World Cups — notably a key player for Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where Croatia finished runners-up to France; Perišić scored important goals and was influential in attack.
• Known for versatility, work rate, and contributions both in goals and assists for the national side.

Playing style and strengths

• Powerful, direct winger with strong crossing ability.
• Good aerial ability for a wide player; scores with headers and long-range shots.
• Versatile tactically—can play on either flank, as an inside forward or as an advanced midfield presence.
• Work-rate and defensive contribution when required.

Notable honours

• Serie A champion with Inter (2020–21)
• FIFA World Cup runner-up with Croatia (2018)
• Domestic honours and individual recognitions during spells with Club Brugge, Wolfsburg, Inter and Bayern depending on season

Career statistics (approximate)

• Club appearances and goals: Over 600 senior club appearances across all clubs with well over 100 career goals (figures vary by source and will change as he continued playing).
• International caps and goals for Croatia: Over 100 caps and multiple dozen goals (centurion status achieved)

Legacy

Ivan Perišić is widely regarded as one of Croatia's most important attacking players of his generation—valued for his versatility, big-game performances, and contributions at both club and international level. His role in Inter's title-winning campaign and Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final are career highlights.