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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Two-footed
- Aerial presence (195 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Croatia international
- Imposing frame
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Josip Šimunić profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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Croatia
- Date of birth
- 18 Feb 1978 (48 years)
- Height
- 195 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- J. Šimunić
Josip Šimunić recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Brazil vs Croatia
|
International Friendly | 01 Apr 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Colombia vs Croatia
|
International Friendly | 26 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Montenegro vs Croatia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 17 Nov 2025 | 2 – 3 |
Croatia vs Faroe Islands
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 14 Nov 2025 | 3 – 1 |
|
Croatia vs Gibraltar
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 12 Oct 2025 | 3 – 0 |
|
Croatia vs Belgium
|
International Friendly | 02 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
England vs Croatia
|
FIFA World Cup | 17 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Panama vs Croatia
|
FIFA World Cup | 23 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Croatia vs Ghana
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Czechia vs Croatia
|
UEFA Nations League | 26 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Croatia national team
About Josip Šimunić
Josip Šimunić is a 48-year-old Croatia professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 18 February 1978 in Croatia, Josip Šimunić has been eligible for senior professional football since 1995. Josip Šimunić stands 195 cm tall and weighs 89 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Croatia national team fixtures are played, Josip Šimunić's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Croatia vs Belgium in the International Friendly on Tuesday 02 June 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Brazil 3-1 Croatia in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Josip Šimunić hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Josip Šimunić
What team does Josip Šimunić play for?
Josip Šimunić's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Josip Šimunić play?
Josip Šimunić plays as a defender.
How old is Josip Šimunić?
Josip Šimunić was born on 18 February 1978, making them 48 years old.
What nationality is Josip Šimunić?
Josip Šimunić represents Croatia.
How tall is Josip Šimunić?
Josip Šimunić stands 195 cm tall and weighs 89 kg.
Is Josip Šimunić left-footed or right-footed?
Josip Šimunić is comfortable using both feet.
Does Josip Šimunić play for the national team?
Josip Šimunić is eligible for Croatia. Their next match is Croatia vs Belgium on Tuesday 02 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
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