Name: Danijel Subašić

• Full name: Danijel Subašić
• Date of birth: October 27, 1984
• Place of birth: Zadar, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Croatia
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)

Club career (highlights):

• NK Zadar (youth and early senior appearances)
• HNK Hajduk Split (loan and later senior involvement)
• HNK Zadar (senior team)
• HNK Hajduk Split (permanent)
• AS Monaco (2012–2019) — Key period: helped Monaco win the Ligue 1 title in 2016–17 and reach the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League semifinals and 2016–17 final four; established as first-choice goalkeeper and fan favorite.
• AS Monaco (left club in 2019; later brief returns/retirements reported)

International career with Croatia:

• Senior debut: 2009
• Caps: Over 50 appearances for the Croatia national team (active mainly 2009–2018)
• Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2016; 2018 FIFA World Cup — served as starting goalkeeper and was instrumental in Croatia's run to the final, notably saving three consecutive penalties in the Round of 16 shootout against Denmark and a shootout vs. Russia in the quarters. Croatia finished as runners-up to France in 2018.
• Recognitions: Widely praised for his penalty-saving performances and leadership; named in various World Cup and tournament-related lists for goalkeepers in 2018.

Playing style and strengths:

• Excellent shot-stopping and reflexes, particularly strong in one-on-one situations.
• Outstanding penalty-save record in high-pressure matches.
• Good aerial presence due to height and reach; commanding in the box on crosses.
• Composed and experienced leader from the back, organizing the defense.

Later career and retirement:

• After leaving Monaco in 2019, Subašić had spells affected by injuries and considered/announced retirement; officially stepped away from professional football around 2021, though reports and brief comebacks have varied. He remains celebrated in Croatia for his World Cup 2018 performances.

Legacy: Danijel Subašić is remembered as one of Croatia’s best goalkeepers of his generation, crucial to Croatia’s historic run to the 2018 World Cup final and a key figure in Monaco’s successful 2016–17 Ligue 1 title campaign.