The CIES has released a list of the top 10 football talents under 23 in the domestic leagues of Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia, highlighting players from Hajduk and Dinamo.
The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) has announced its ranking of the top 10 footballers under the age of 23 playing in the domestic leagues of Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. This list was created using a scoring model developed in collaboration with the sports analytics company Impect. The top-ranked player is Sergi Dominguez, a 20-year-old defender from Dinamo, who achieved a total score of 80.3. He is followed closely by Nikola Stanković of Red Star and Nemanja Trifunović from Partizan.
Notably, three players from Hajduk made it into the top 10, showcasing the club's strong youth development program. These players include Luka Hodak, Iker Almena, and Šimun Hrgović. Their inclusion emphasizes Hajduk's commitment to nurturing young talent and competing in a region where youth players play a pivotal role in the clubs' success. Meanwhile, Dinamo, with two representatives on the list, continues to reinforce its position as a powerhouse in Croatian football.
The evaluation not only highlights individual talents but also reflects the competitive landscape of football in the Balkans, where clubs like Hajduk and Dinamo are utilizing their youth academies to foster future stars. The presence of these young players indicates a promising future for the clubs involved and adds excitement for fans who are eager to see how these talents will develop in the coming years.
