The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) is reportedly interested in Swiss footballer David Vujević, a young defender currently playing for Zurich. Born on October 20, 2006, Vujević is noted for his height at 193 cm and has a market value of around 500,000 euros according to Transfermarkt. He has featured in nine matches for the Zurich first team this season, drawing attention from Croatian football authorities who are considering him for future representation.

This interest evokes comparisons to Ivan Rakitić, another player who switched national allegiances from Switzerland to Croatia. Rakitić, who was a Swiss international and captain of the U-21 team at 20, ultimately became a Croatian football legend. However, the situations of the two players are markedly different as Vujević is yet to represent Switzerland at any youth level, and thus the case does not have the same historical weight or parallels.

HNS insiders suggest that while Vujević is an intriguing player worth monitoring, there’s ambiguity regarding his potential switch to Croatia and whether he will indeed play for the national team in the near future. This situation underlines the ongoing scouting efforts by HNS to strengthen the Croatian team by tapping into players with dual nationality who have yet to declare for another national team, reflecting the strategic interests in enhancing national competitiveness ahead of future international competitions.