Player: Ivan Perišić

• Full name: Ivan Perišić
• Date of birth: 2 February 1989
• Place of birth: Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
• Nationality: Croatian
• Position: Winger / Attacking midfielder (primarily left or right wing)
• Preferred foot: Left

Club career (highlights):

• Early clubs: Hajduk Split (youth), Sochaux (France, youth & B), and various loan spells.
• Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – 2011 (loan)
• Roeselare and Club Brugge (Belgium) – breakthrough and established himself at Club Brugge (2011–2013)
• Borussia Dortmund → VfL Wolfsburg (Germany) – significant development at Wolfsburg (2013–2015)
• Inter Milan (Italy) – key years, 2015–2022, becoming a central attacking figure and set-piece threat
• Bayern Munich (Germany) – loan for 2019–2020 season, won Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal
• Tottenham Hotspur (England) – joined in 2022
• Later moves: returned to Serie A / other clubs (post-2022 moves depend on current date)

International career with Croatia:

• Senior debut: 2011 for the Croatia national team.
• Caps & goals (approximate as of mid-2024): over 120 caps and more than 30 goals.
• Major tournaments:
• UEFA Euro 2012 – squad member
• 2014 FIFA World Cup – played in group stage
• UEFA Euro 2016 – key player
• 2018 FIFA World Cup – integral part of the Croatia team that finished runners-up, contributing goals and assists (including important goals in knockout matches)
• UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) and 2022 FIFA World Cup – featured as an experienced squad member
• Role: Regular starter for many years, known for pace, crossing, shooting from distance, versatility across both wings and set-piece delivery.

Style of play and strengths:

• Versatile winger able to play on either flank and often cutting inside to shoot.
• Physically strong with good stamina and aerial ability for a wide player.
• Excellent crossing and long-range shooting; contributes both goals and assists.
• Strong in transitional play and counter-attacks, defensively work-rate when required.

Honours (selected):

• Club: Belgian Pro League titles with Club Brugge; Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (2019–20); Coppa Italia and other honours with Inter Milan (depending on season).
• International: FIFA World Cup 2018 runner-up with Croatia.
• Individual: Multiple team-of-the-season and player awards at club and league levels across career.

Notable facts:

• One of Croatia’s most-capped players and among their top scorers.
• Known for scoring important goals in major international fixtures and for delivering consistent performances across Europe's top leagues.