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- Josko Gvardiol is a pro football player from Croatia currently signed to Premier League giants Manchester City
- He has not only won titles with Manchester City but also with his former clubs Dinamo Zagreb and RB Leipzig
- The left-back, who also plays as a centre-back, is one of the key players of the Croatia national team
From his early football days in Zagreb to personal life and fortune made from the beautiful game, here is Josko Gvardiol biography.
Let’s get started; Josko Gvardiol is a pro football player from Croatia currently signed to Premier League giants Manchester City. Aged 22, Gvardiol has already achieved great success on the pitch compared to most players his age. He has not only won titles with Manchester City but also with his former clubs Dinamo Zagreb and RB Leipzig.
The left-back, who also plays as a centre-back, is one of the key players of the Croatia national team. With that short introduction, let’s take an in-depth look at Josko Gvardiol biography.
Josko Gvardiol. Photo/ Football Espana.
Josko Gvardiol Biography
| Full name | Josko Gvardiol |
| Source of wealth | Football |
| Age | 22 |
| Birth Place | Zagreb, Croatia |
| Height | 1.85m |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Date of Birth | January 23, 2002 |
| Occupation | Football player |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
Earnings History
Josko Gvardiol is one of the top earners in the Premier League right now. The Croatian receives an annual salary of £10,400,000 playing for Manchester City, according to his salary profile on Capology. He joined the Cytizens in the summer of 2023 and signed a contract that will expire in June 2028.
In his debut season at RB Leipzig, Gvardiol made £1,495,940. His earnings the following season (2022/23) increased to £5,817,546. As of the time of writing, the Croatian has reportedly made £17,713,486 since starting his professional football career.
Personal Life
Josko Gvardiol was born on January 23, 2002, in Zagreb, Croatia to his father, Tihomir Gvardiol, and mother, Sanja Gvardiol. His father is a former amateur footballer who introduced him to the beautiful game.
Interestingly, Gvardiol is not dating anyone at the moment. It seems the City star has decided to remain single in order to fully focus on his career.
Career
Coming from a family with footballing roots, Josko Gvardiol fell in love with the beautiful game at a young age. He was seven when his father took him to Tresnjevka where scouts from Dinamo Zagreb and Lokomotiva would spot him. It was Zagreb who ended up offering him a chance at their academy.
Gvardiol went through the club’s youth system for nine years before getting the chance to make his senior debut in 2019. With the Croatian side, he won two Prva HNL titles, Croatian Cup and Croatian Super Cup. The young defender then secured a transfer to RB Leipzig where he continued to impress, helping the Bundesliga club win two consecutive DFB-Pokal titles.
On 5 August 2023, Manchester City completed the signing of Gvardiol from Leipzig for £77.6 million, making him the most expensive defender in history. He made his debut for Pep Guardiola’s side six days later as a second half substitute for Rico Lewis.
Gvardiol has been a key player for City since his arrival and has helped the club win a Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and FA Community Shield.
Josko Gvardiol biography. Photo/ Goal.com.
Luxury Collection
Being one of the top paid players in the Premier League, you expect Josko Gvardiol to be a millionaire. However, he decides to keep a low profile and someone might think that he is not as rich as other players at City. He made headlines a few weeks ago after arriving in training while driving a Volkswagen Golf R, which is worth between £40,000 and £50,000. There is no info available on other cars that he owns.
Details about his house in England remain unknown to the public. However, we can be sure that he lives in Manchester since he once talked about the city’s weather and how it’s affecting his time with the Cytizens.
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FAQs
How old is Gvardiol?
Josko Gvardiol is 22 years old as of the time of writing.
How much is Gvardiol worth?
Manchester City completed the signing of Gvardiol from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £77.6 million.
Has Josko Gvardiol scored for City?
Josko Gvardiol has scored four goals this season.
How much does Gvardiol earn?
Gvardiol signed a contract with Manchester City which sees him earn £10,400,000 per year.
