Anton Matković
Country: Croatia
Date of birth: 19/02/2006 (18 years old)
Place of birth: Slavonski Brod (Croatia)
Height: 191cm
Youth career: NK Marsonia Slavonski Brod, NK Osijek (since 2022)
Current club: NK Osijek
Squad number: 34
Current national team: Croatia U-21
Position: winger, centre-forward
Preferred foot: left
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 4.000.000 €
Tournaments participated in: 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification elite round (2/0), 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship (3/0), 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification elite round (2/0)
Contract until: 30.06.2026
Player’s agent: Marjan Šišić
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Patrik Schick
Strengths:
– pace 
– finishing
– off-the-ball movement
– link-up play
– physicality
– technique 
– bravery
– decisions
– work rate
To improve:
– better use of his height and frame in aerial duels/heading
– operating with his weaker right foot
Style of play:
– modern target man
– tall player with an excellent body mass ratio, who should become a superb athlete in the near future
– great off-the-ball movement, instinct, flair, timing, and reactions in the penalty area
– very good link-up, hold-up play, and decent playmaking skills
– powerful and accurate finishing and mid-range shooting skills
– excellent top speed, agility, and coordination for his size
– great sense of positioning while receiving through balls
– likes to attack from deep and wing/very mobile for a player of his profile
– powerful runner able to make dynamic and dangerous on-the-ball runs into the penalty area
– his physical power and hold-up play ability allow him to play fruitfully with his back to the goal
– knows how to use his upper-body strength and technique to shield the ball well to gain advantage
– above-average ball control, first touch, and ability to manipulate in tight spaces
– likes to take advantage of the carelessness of the opponents/always alert to capitalize on defensive mistakes thanks to his good work rate and timing in pressing
– avoids using his weaker right foot
After a dynamic run through the left half-space, Matković receives the ball and scores with a powerful finish.
Matković loses his markers with a good off the ball move, gets past the goalkeeper, and scores.
Matković receives the ball after a defensive mistake and scores with a calm finish.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Centre-forward in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as for 14 June 2024):
HNL 2023/2024: 18 games/5 goals (Osijek)
Description:
Anton Matković joined the NK Osijek youth academy from NK Marsonia Slavonski Brod in 2022. He made his professional debut on 8 November 2023 as a late substitute in a 1–0 league loss against Hajduk Split. He scored his first goal just 17 days later against Dinamo Zagreb. In his first senior football season, he scored a very good number of 5 goals in 18 matches. Anton is also a regular youth international for Croatia and currently he’s the youngest member of the U-21 setup.
Quotes:
“My role model is Marcus Rashford.”
(Anton Matković)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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