Luka Vušković
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Croatia €60mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 24.02.2007
Nationality: Croatia
Current club: Brighton & Hove Albion
Position: Centre-Back
Height: 1.93m
Current market value: €60mm
Represented by: Pini Zahavi – Gol International
Main agent: Pini Zahavi
Reported salary: £5.2m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2031
About
Luka Vušković is a Croatian centre-back who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion and the Croatia national team. One of the most highly rated young defenders in European football, he combines exceptional aerial strength with progressive passing, physical dominance and a significant goalscoring threat from set pieces.
Vušković joined Brighton from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2026 after an outstanding loan spell with Hamburger SV. His performances in Germany established him as one of the Bundesliga’s leading young defenders and prompted Brighton to make a club-record investment in the Croatian international.
His senior career began with Hajduk Split, where he made his first-team debut only days after turning 16. He subsequently gained experience through loans in Poland, Belgium and Germany before moving permanently to the Premier League.
At international level, Vušković progressed rapidly through Croatia’s youth teams before making his senior debut in 2025. He represented Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and entered the 2026/27 season as one of the youngest regular centre-backs in the Premier League.
Representation
Agency: Pini Zahavi – Gol International
Main representative: Pini Zahavi
Agency founder: Pini Zahavi
Headquarters: Tel Aviv, with a London presence
Jurisdiction: International
FIFA licence status: Pini Zahavi is publicly identified as a licensed football agent
Linked with Vušković since: His transition into elite European football
Also represents: Robert Lewandowski, Christopher Nkunku, Jonathan Tah, Leroy Sané and Gabri Veiga
Related agency page: Pini Zahavi – Gol International
Vušković is represented by Pini Zahavi and Gol International, one of the most established boutique agencies operating at the top end of the European football market.
Zahavi and his team were closely involved during Vušković’s Tottenham period and the negotiations that ultimately led to his permanent transfer to Brighton.
Gol International’s strategy around Vušković has focused heavily on securing regular senior football. His loan spells in Belgium and Germany provided consistent minutes before Brighton offered him a clear pathway into the Premier League.
Career timeline
Youth career: Developed through Hajduk Split’s academy
February 2023: Made his Hajduk Split senior debut shortly after turning 16
2023: Became Hajduk Split’s youngest-ever goalscorer
2023: Helped Hajduk Split win the Croatian Cup
September 2023: Tottenham Hotspur agreed a deal to sign him
January 2024: Joined Radomiak Radom on loan
2024: Joined Westerlo on loan
2024/25: Established himself as a regular senior centre-back in Belgium
July 2025: Officially joined Tottenham Hotspur
June 2025: Made his senior Croatia debut
August 2025: Joined Hamburger SV on loan
2025/26: Made 30 appearances across all competitions for Hamburg
2025/26: Scored six goals during his loan spell
2025/26: Won multiple Bundesliga Rookie of the Month awards
2026: Represented Croatia at the FIFA World Cup
July 2026: Joined Brighton & Hove Albion permanently
2026/27: Established himself immediately as a regular Premier League starter
Transfer history
2023 – Hajduk Split to Tottenham Hotspur – Permanent transfer agreed – Reported fee: approximately €14m
2024 – Hajduk Split to Radomiak Radom – Loan
2024 – Tottenham Hotspur to Westerlo – Loan
2025 – Tottenham Hotspur to Hamburger SV – Season-long loan
2026 – Hamburger SV to Tottenham Hotspur – Returned after loan
2026 – Tottenham Hotspur to Brighton & Hove Albion – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €54m plus bonuses – Contract until June 2031
Tottenham secured Vušković while he was still only 16, but international-transfer regulations meant his formal move to England could not be completed immediately.
Loans to Radomiak Radom, Westerlo and Hamburg provided him with senior experience in three different European leagues before he entered the Premier League.
His performances in Germany dramatically increased his value. Brighton subsequently agreed a club-record deal potentially approaching €60m including bonuses, with Tottenham also retaining a sell-on interest.
Playing profile
Vušković is a right-footed centre-back whose physical profile immediately stands out. At 1.93m, he combines height and strength with mobility that allows him to defend well beyond his own penalty area.
His aerial ability is one of his defining qualities. Vušković dominates defensive crosses, competes aggressively for long balls and provides a significant attacking threat from corners and free kicks.
He is also comfortable in possession. Vušković can play progressive vertical passes into midfield and has the confidence to carry the ball forward when opponents allow him space.
His experience across several leagues has helped develop his tactical adaptability. He has played within back fours and three-man defensive systems and is comfortable defending both deep and relatively high defensive lines.
Vušković also has unusually strong goalscoring numbers for a central defender. His timing, aerial strength and ability to attack set-piece deliveries make him a consistent threat inside the opposition penalty area.
Although still only 19, he already possesses substantial senior experience and the physical profile required for Premier League football.
Key strengths
Aerial dominance
Physical strength
Progressive passing
Set-piece threat
Defensive positioning
Ball carrying from defence
One-on-one defending
Ability to defend in a high line
Aggressive duelling
Long passing
Goalscoring from centre-back
High long-term potential
