Antonio Marin (footballer, born 2001) explained

Antonio Marin
Birth Date:9 January 2001[1]
Birth Place:Zagreb, Croatia
Height:1.84 m
Currentclub:Olimpija Ljubljana
Clubnumber:99
Position:Winger, second striker
Youthyears1:2007–2009
Youthclubs1:NK ZET
Youthyears2:2009–2017
Youthclubs2:Dinamo Zagreb
Years1:2018–2020
Clubs1:Dinamo Zagreb II
Caps1:9
Goals1:8
Years2:2018–2024
Clubs2:Dinamo Zagreb
Caps2:33
Goals2:1
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Monza (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Lokomotiva (loan)
Caps4:15
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Šibenik (loan)
Caps5:35
Goals5:8
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Rijeka (loan)
Caps6:18
Goals6:3
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Olimpija Ljubljana
Caps7:2
Goals7:2
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Croatia U15
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2016
Nationalteam2:Croatia U16
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2016–2018
Nationalteam3:Croatia U17
Nationalcaps3:27
Nationalgoals3:7
Nationalyears4:2018–2020
Nationalteam4:Croatia U19
Nationalcaps4:14
Nationalgoals4:10
Nationalyears5:2021
Nationalteam5:Croatia U20
Nationalcaps5:2
Nationalgoals5:2
Nationalyears6:2019–2022
Nationalteam6:Croatia U21
Nationalcaps6:15
Nationalgoals6:1
Pcupdate:17 February 2024

Antonio Marin (pronounced as /hr/;[2] [3] born 9 January 2001) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Olimpija Ljubljana. A versatile forward, Marin is capable of playing as either a winger, a second striker, or a striker.

He has represented Croatia internationally from under-15 to under-21 level.

Club career

Dinamo Zagreb

Born in Zagreb, Marin started his youth career with ZET, before signing for the academy of Dinamo Zagreb in 2009.[1] [4] In spite of being strongly linked to AC Milan, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus in September 2017, he signed a three-year long professional contract with the club on 9 October 2017.[4] On 19 May 2018, he made his first team debut, replacing Petar Stojanović in a 3–1 victory over Inter Zaprešić.[5]

On 12 March 2019, in a UEFA Youth League round of 16 game against Liverpool, he provided Leon Šipoš with an assist for the equalizer. The game ended as a 1–1 draw and saw Dinamo win 5–4 on penalties.[6] On 3 April, in a quarter-final against Chelsea, he netted a brace to put Dinamo two up; however, Chelsea came from behind with Luke McCormick's brace and defeated Dinamo 4–2 on penalties.[7] On 11 December, in another Youth League campaign, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Manchester City and secured Dinamo's spot in the play-offs.[8]

After the departure of Dani Olmo in January 2020, Marin inherited his number 7 shirt.[9] On 6 June 2020, he scored his first senior goal for Dinamo in a 3–1 win over Varaždin.[10]

Loan to Monza

On 1 October 2020, Marin was sent on a one-year loan to newly-promoted Serie B side Monza, with an option for purchase which becomes an obligation under certain conditions.[11] He made his debut on 7 November,[12] coming on as a substitute for Dany Mota in a 2–0 home victory over Frosinone.[13] His loan ended in January 2021, as he was dissatisfied with his playtime.[14]

Loan to Lokomotiva

On 4 February 2021, he moved on loan to Lokomotiva.[15]

Loan to Šibenik

In June 2021, Marin joined Šibenik on a season-long loan.[16]

Loan on Rijeka

In December 2022, Marin was loaned out to Rijeka by Dinamo Zagreb on a short-term deal.[17]

Olimpija Ljubljana

On 17 January 2024, Marin signed for reigning Slovenian PrvaLiga champions Olimpija Ljubljana on a three-year contract following the termination of his contract with Dinamo Zagreb.[18] In his second appearance for the club on 17 February, he scored a brace against Radomlje in a 3–1 win, but suffered a knee injury and had to undergo surgery.[19]

Style of play

Although Marin generally plays as a winger, his versatility in attack makes him adept both as a second striker and a striker.[20] He is known for his speed, dribbling abilities and skill in set pieces.[21]

Career statistics

Club

[12]

ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dinamo Zagreb II2018–19Druga HNL6565
2020–21Druga HNL3333
Total98000098
Dinamo Zagreb2017–18Prva HNL100010
2018–19Prva HNL70100080
2019–20Prva HNL1311000141
2020–21Prva HNL00100010
Total2113000241
Monza (loan)2020–21Serie B601070
Lokomotiva (loan)2020–21Prva HNL150150
Šibenik (loan)2021–22Prva HNL35820378
Career total861760009217

Honours

Dinamo Zagreb

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Antonio Marin . GNK Dinamo . 18 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Àntūn. Antónije. Hrvatski jezični portal. 8 March 2020. hr.
  3. Web site: Mȁrīn. Hrvatski jezični portal. 8 March 2020. hr.
  4. Web site: Antonio Marin signs professional contract with Dinamo . GNK Dinamo Zagreb . 28 June 2018 . 9 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Dinamo celebrated the title, Soudani the top scorer . GNK Dinamo Zagreb . 28 June 2018 . 19 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180705151513/https://gnkdinamo.hr/EN/Novosti/Clanak?Permalink=dinamo-celebrated-the-title-soudani-top-goalscorer . 5 July 2018 . dead .
  6. Web site: 12 March 2019. Dinamo Zagreb beat Liverpool to reach UEFA Youth League quarterfinal. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190330231143/https://www.croatiaweek.com/dinamo-zagreb-beat-liverpool-to-reach-uefa-youth-league-quarterfinal/ . 30 March 2019 . 17 September 2020. Croatia Week. en.
  7. Web site: 3 April 2019. Dinamo Zagreb fail to reach UEFA Youth League semifinal. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190821104832/https://www.croatiaweek.com/dinamo-zagreb-fail-to-reach-uefa-youth-league-semifinal/ . 21 August 2019 . 17 September 2020. Croatia Week. en.
  8. Web site: Vukušić. Danijel. 11 December 2019. City pao u Zagrebu! Dinamovi klinci imaju proljeće u Europi!. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191211200443/https://www.24sata.hr/sport/ajmo-majstori-mladi-dinamo-ide-po-proljece-u-ligi-prvaka-664598 . 11 December 2019 . 17 September 2020. 24sata. hr.
  9. Web site: Ničota. Tomo. 17 September 2020. Dvije ponude riješile sve dvojbe! Velika Dinamova nada i nesuđeni 'projekt kluba' odlazi iz Maksimira. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919085739/https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/hnl/dvije-ponude-rijesile-sve-dvojbe-velika-dinamova-nada-i-nesudeni-projekt-kluba-odlazi-iz-maksimira-15019503 . 19 September 2020 . Sportske novosti. hr-hr.
  10. Web site: Ničota. Tomo. 7 June 2020. Video: Dobio povjerenje i podršku svlačionice! Energijom je 'zarazio' igrače, a posebno one s autoritetom. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609162628/https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/hnl/video-dobio-povjerenje-i-podrsku-svlacionice-energijom-je-zarazio-igrace-a-posebno-one-s-autoritetom-15001871 . 9 June 2020 . 17 September 2020. Sportske novosti. hr.
  11. Web site: Antonio Marin è del Monza!. 2020-10-01. www.monzacalcio.com. it. 1 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001130133/https://www.monzacalcio.com/it/news/2019/. dead.
  12. Web site: Croatia – A. Marin – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. 2020-11-07. int.soccerway.com.
  13. Web site: Monza vs. Frosinone - 7 November 2020 - Soccerway. 2020-11-07. int.soccerway.com.
  14. Web site: Ničota. Tomo. 2021-01-25. Ništa od novog odlaska Dinamovog povratnika, što će to značiti za dolazak pojačanja iz Gorice!?. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125215825/https://sportske.jutarnji.hr/sn/nogomet/hnl/nista-od-novog-odlaska-dinamovog-povratnika-sto-ce-to-znaciti-za-dolazak-pojacanja-iz-gorice-15045474 . 25 January 2021 . 2021-01-25. Sportske novosti. hr.
  15. Web site: Lokomotiva. Antonio Marin novi je član Lokomotive. 4 February 2021. hr.
  16. Web site: Stipe Bačelić-Grgić i Antonio Marin potpisali za Šibenik . . 21 February 2024 . hr . 18 June 2021.
  17. Web site: Vežnaver . Fiore . Na Rujevicu na posudbu iz Dinama stigao Antonio Marin, Haris Vučkić i Matej Vuk više nisu igrači Rijeke . Burin . 23 February 2024 . hr . 7 December 2022.
  18. Web site: Antonio Marin odslej v zeleno-belem. Antonio Marin from now on in green and white. sl. nkolimpija.si. 17 January 2024. 17 January 2024.
  19. Web site: Trajalo je eno samo tekmo: Velika okrepitev Olimpije s strganimi vezmi, Antonio Marin več mesecev ne bo igral nogometa . Nogomania . 23 February 2024 . 21 February 2024. sl.
  20. Web site: Antonio Marin è del Monza!. 2020-10-01. monzacalcio.com. it. 1 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001130133/https://www.monzacalcio.com/it/news/2019/. dead.
  21. Web site: Milan, occhi sul giovane Marin della Dinamo Zagabria . Milan, eyes on the young Marin from Dinamo Zagreb . Milan Live . 28 June 2018 . it. 20 September 2017.