Kristijan Kahlina (born 24 July 1992) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer.

Club career Kahlina played for NK Vinogradar in 2011–12 and 2012–13.

In 2019, he was named captain for HNK Gorica.

Kahlina signed with Major League Soccer expansion team Charlotte FC in December 2021, ahead of their inaugural season.

After playing every minute of the season for Charlotte FC in 2024 and finishing with 12 shutouts, Kahlina won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award.

International career Kahlina played with the Croatia national under-19 team.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVinogradar2011–122. HNL28000——2802012–1330000——300Total58000——580Lučko2013–142. HNL12000——1202014–15190———190Total31000——310Koper2015–16Slovenian PrvaLiga110300000140Gorica2016–172. HNL29020—203302017–1833030——3602018–191. HNL36000——3602019–1036010——3702020–2114020——160Total148080—201580Ludogorets (loan)2020–21First League9030——120Ludogorets (loan)2021–221001012010240Total1904012010360Charlotte FC2022MLS31010——320202324030—60330202434000—50390202532000—40360Total121040—1501400Career total38801901201804370

Honours Ludogorets Razgrad Bulgarian First League: 2020–21 Bulgarian Supercup: 2021

Individual MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award: 2024 MLS Best XI: 2024

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