Joško Gvardiol is a Croatia defender who plays for Manchester City, born in 2002, Zagreb, Croatia. At 24 he goes to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Croatia, drawn into Group B. Manchester City and Croatia’s premier young centre-back.
Key Takeaways
- Full name: Joško Gvardiol
- Born: 2002, Zagreb, Croatia
- Position: Defender
- Club: Manchester City
- Country: Croatia (Group B)
- Estimated net worth (2026): estimated $40-60 million USD
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Bio and early career
Joško Gvardiol was born in 2002, Zagreb, Croatia. A modern ball-playing defender. Croatia’s present and future at centre-back.
Throughout his career, Joško Gvardiol has built a reputation as a reliable, modern defender for both club and country.
Club career
Joško Gvardiol currently plays for Manchester City, where he is a key first-team player at one of Europe’s top clubs.
- Premier League winner with Man City
- Croatia’s long-term centre-back
- Among Europe’s most expensive defenders
Croatia and World Cup 2026 outlook
Featured at 2022 as an emerging starter. For the 2026 tournament, Joško Gvardiol will line up for Croatia in Group B alongside three other nations. Full group analysis is on the Group B preview page.
Squad-wise, Joško Gvardiol’s role is central to Croatia’s campaign. Their fixtures, manager and full squad analysis sit on the Croatia team page.
Awards and honours
Multiple Premier League titles with Man City, 2022 World Cup third-place finish.
Estimated net worth (2026)
Joško Gvardiol’s net worth is estimated $40-60 million USD, based on publicly reported salaries, endorsement deals and sponsorship arrangements. As with all such figures, actual wealth may vary significantly from these estimates.
The bulk of Joško Gvardiol’s wealth comes from his Manchester City salary, image-rights agreements, brand sponsorships, and bonuses linked to club and international success.
Wife and family
Joško Gvardiol keeps his personal life largely private. Public details about his immediate family are not widely available. Beyond his publicly available relationship and family information, Joško Gvardiol generally keeps personal matters out of the press, focusing instead on football.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joško Gvardiol at the World Cup 2026?
Joško Gvardiol is 24 years old at the 2026 World Cup. He was born in 2002, Zagreb, Croatia.
What is Joško Gvardiol’s estimated net worth?
Joško Gvardiol’s net worth is estimated $40-60 million USD as of 2026, including club salary, endorsements, and personal investments.
Which club does Joško Gvardiol play for?
Joško Gvardiol currently plays his club football for Manchester City in the English Premier League.
Who is Joško Gvardiol’s wife or partner?
Joško Gvardiol’s personal relationships are kept private and details are not widely shared in the public domain.
Has Joško Gvardiol won the World Cup?
Featured at 2022 as an emerging starter. Joško Gvardiol has yet to win the World Cup with Croatia.
What’s next?
- Croatia team page – full squad, manager, fixtures
- Group B preview – all four group teams
- Players hub – more star profiles
- Predictions hub – tournament forecasts
- Match schedule
Last updated: May 23, 2026 by the Futbolzen editorial team. Net worth estimates and partner/family details reflect publicly reported information and are subject to change. Spot something out of date? Tell us via our Corrections Policy.