Noa Skoko (born 12 January 2006) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hajduk Split.[3][4][5][6][7] Born in England, he represents Croatia at youth level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Noa Skoko | ||
| Date of birth | 12 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Wythenshawe, England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | HNK Hajduk Split | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | North Geelong Warriors | ||
| 2022– | Hajduk Split | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Croatia U17 | 17 | (2) |
Club career edit
On 11 October 2023, Skoko was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide, as he managed to reach the 2022–23 UEFA Youth League final with Hajduk Split.[8]
International career edit
Skoko is a Croatia youth international, in which he played his first tournament at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[1][2]
Personal life edit
Born in Wythenshawe, England, Skoko is a son of Josip Skoko, an Australian former professional footballer of Croatian descent.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b "Noa Skoko". playmakerstats.com.
- ^ a b "Profile of Noa Skoko". BeSoccer.
- ^ "NOA'S ARC: SON OF SOCCEROOS GUN MAKING WAVES FOR CROATIA". ftbl.com.au.
- ^ "Noa Skoko, sin legendarnog veznjaka Hajduka Josipa: 'Nastavit ćemo ovako i u Nyonu!'". slobodnadalmacija.hr.
- ^ "The kids of our Golden Generation: A new era emerges". optus.com.au.
- ^ "'Ovo je fantastično'". jutarnji.hr.
- ^ "Young Aussie Warriors succeeding in Croatia". theroar.com.au.
- ^ a b Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
External links edit
- Noa Skoko at Soccerway