Martin Baturina

Martin Baturina (born 16 February 2003) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Italian Serie A club Como and the Croatia national team.

Martin Baturina

Baturina playing for Dinamo Zagreb in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Martin Baturina[1]
Date of birth	(2003-02-16) 16 February 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Zurich, Switzerland
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	Como
Number	20
Youth career
0000–2015	Hajduk Split
2015–2017	RNK Split
2017–2021	Dinamo Zagreb
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2025	Dinamo Zagreb	114	(17)
2025–	Como	0	(0)
International career‡
2017–2018	Croatia U15	6	(0)
2018	Croatia U16	2	(0)
2021	Croatia U18	1	(0)
2022	Croatia U19	1	(0)
2021–2024	Croatia U21	14	(2)
2023–	Croatia	12	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 6 June 2025

Club career

Dinamo Zagreb

Baturina made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb II on 14 February 2021, when Dinamo's second team lost to Bijelo Brdo 1–0. He made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb's first team on 16 May 2021 in the 2020–21 season, in which they defeated Gorica 3–0.^[2] He made his debut in the Croatian Football Cup on 22 September, when Dinamo defeated Orient 4–1. Eight days later, he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League against Genk, which Dinamo won 3–0.^[3]

He scored his first goal for Dinamo on 5 March 2022 in a 3–0 victory over Šibenik.^[4] On the final matchday of the 2021–22 season, he scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3–1 win over Hajduk Split.^[5] On 6 September 2022, he debuted in the UEFA Champions League, in which Dinamo beat Chelsea 1–0.^[6] On 15 July 2023, he scored the only goal in the Super Cup match against Hajduk Split.^[7]

Como

On 17 June 2025, Baturina signed a 5-year contract with Serie A club Como.^[8]

International career

Youth

Baturina has made appearances for the Croatian youth national teams of U15, U16, U18, U19, and U21.

Senior

Baturina received his first call-up to Croatia by head coach Zlatko Dalić for the Euro 2024 Qualifiers.^[9] On 18 November, he made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 away win against Latvia.^[10]

On 20 May 2024. he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.^[11]

Style of play

Baturina has been described as one of Croatia's most exciting youth prospects. Similarly to his compatriot Luka Modric, he has been noted for his ability as a playmaker who can find space and provide key passes for a goal. He has also been praised for his first touch and ability to dribble and operate in tight spaces.^[12]

Personal life

Baturina is the son of former Croatian international Mate Baturina.^[13] His older brother, Roko, is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 May 2025^[14]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Croatian Cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Dinamo Zagreb	2020–21	Prva HNL	2	0	0	0	0	0	—		2	0
	2021–22		13	2	2	0	3[a]	0	—		18	2
	2022–23	HNL	34	6	3	0	11[b]	0	1[c]	0	49	6
	2023–24		32	5	3	1	15[d]	1	1[c]	1	51	8
	2024–25		33	4	2	0	10[b]	2	—		45	6
Career total			114	17	10	1	39	3	2	1	165	22

Notes

1. One appearance in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
2. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
3. Appearance in Croatian Super Cup
4. Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League, nine appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

International

As of match played 6 June 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Croatia	2024	9	1
	2025	3	0
Total		12	1

Scores and results list Croatia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Baturina goal.^[15]

List of international goals scored by Martin Baturina

No.	Date	Venue	Cap	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	15 October 2024	National Stadium, Warsaw, Poland	7	Poland	3–1	3–3	2024–25 UEFA Nations League A

Honours

Dinamo Zagreb

• Prva HNL: 2021–22, 2022–23
• Croatian Super Cup: 2022, 2023

Individual

• Football Oscar Team of the Year: 2023^[16]
• Football Oscar Best Prva HNL U-21 player: 2023^[16]
• Top 100 Stars 2024^[17]