Luka Topalović (born 23 February 2006) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Inter Milan.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 February 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia[1] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Inter Milan | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Korotan Prevalje[1] | |||
| –2019 | Maribor | ||
| 2019–2020 | Bistrica | ||
| 2020–2023 | Domžale | ||
| 2024– | Inter Milan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Domžale | 47 | (3) |
| 2024– | Inter Milan | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021–2022 | Slovenia U16 | 6 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Slovenia U17 | 11 | (3) |
| 2023– | Slovenia U19 | 12 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 September 2024 | |||
In October 2023, The Guardian has listed Topalović among the top 60 best young talents born in 2006 in world football.[3][4]
Club career
editDomžale
editFollowing his performances for Domžale's under-17 team, Topalović made his professional debut for the club in May 2022, aged 16 years and two months.[5] In March 2023, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.[6] On 28 April 2023, Topalović scored his first senior goal in a 1–1 league draw with Gorica.[7] In the occasion, he became the youngest goalscorer of the season.[8]
During the 2023–24 season, Topalović established himself as a regular starter for Domžale,[5][9] scoring two goals and four assists in 37 matches in all competitions.[9][10]
Inter Milan
editOn 3 July 2024, Topalović was registered as a new player of Serie A side Inter Milan on the Lega Serie A's transfer portal;[9][11] the deal was publicly announced on 8 July, as the player joined the Italian club on a permanent basis.[12][13] The transfer allegedly commanded a fee in the region of €1–2 million.[10][14] He was initially assigned to Inter's under-20 squad.[9]
International career
editDue to his origins, Topalović is eligible to represent Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina internationally.[15]
He has represented Slovenia from under-16 to under-19 level.[13][16]
Personal life
editTopalović was born in Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia[1] to Bosnian Croat parents, originally from Kotor Varoš.[15]
Career statistics
edit- As of 21 May 2024.[17]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Domžale | 2021–22 | Slovenian PrvaLiga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 38 | 2 | ||
| Total | 47 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 47 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 3 | ||
- ^ Includes Slovenian Cup
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mladi upi – Luka Topalović (Domžale): Korošec, ki se je kalil pri Mariboru, nato pa pri šestnajstih zamenjal Senijada Ibričića". Planet Nogomet (in Slovenian). 8 March 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Profile Luka Topalović, Domžale: Info, news, matches and statistics". besoccer.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "17-year-old prodigy Luka Topalović earns spot in Guardian's prestigious Next Gen list". Nogomania. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b Nava, Matteo (12 June 2024). "Colpo giovane dell'Inter: a un passo la stellina slovena Topalovic, 18 anni". La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Pripravljena na razvoj in prestop v boljši klub: Luka Topalović in Emir Saitoski sta podpisala" [Ready for development and transfer to a better club: Luka Topalović and Emir Saitoski have signed]. Nogomania (in Slovenian). 1 March 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Prevaljčan Luka Topalović je včeraj prvič zadel v 1. SNL" [Yesterday, Luka Topalović from Prevalje scored his first goal in the 1. SNL]. e-koroska.si (in Slovenian). 29 April 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Ranc, Tomaž (10 May 2023). "(INTERVJU) Najmlajši strelec prve lige Luka Topalović: Mami nisem smel nabijati premočno". Večer (in Slovenian). Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Ora è anche ufficiale, Topalovic è un nuovo giocatore dell'Inter. Contratto depositato". Tuttomercatoweb.com (in Italian). 3 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b "I migliori giocatori del 2006 per il Guardian: l'Inter annuncia Topalovic". Sky Sport (in Italian). 8 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Inter dokončno deponiral pogodbo na Lega Calcio: Luka Topalović zdaj čaka le še na uradno fotografiranje v dresu Milančanov". Planet Nogomet (in Slovenian). 4 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Luka Topalović è un nuovo giocatore dell'Inter". Inter Milan (in Italian). 8 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b "'Znova nam je uspel milijonski prestop.' Topalović iz Domžal k Interju". RTV Slovenija (in Slovenian). 8 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Veliki talent Luka Topalović očitno ni mogel reči ne! Po sezoni v prvi ligi zdaj pred prestopom v velik klub, kjer bo težko igral". Nogomania (in Slovenian). 13 June 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Will Slovenia have to fight for the hot guy from Domžale? BiH claims Luka Topalovic is also a wish of two other national teams". Planet Nogomet. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Luka Topalović at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Luka Topalović at Soccerway
External links
edit- Luka Topalović at NZS (in Slovene)