Marin Ljubičić (born 28 February 2002) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a centre forward for club Union Berlin.
Club career Nicknamed "the Split Mbappé", Ljubičić was born and raised in Split to family from Runovići. His great performances for the Hajduk U19s earned him a promotion to the senior team in spring 2021, during the tenure of Paolo Tramezzani. He made his debut for senior Hajduk side on 2 March 2021, in a 3–0 Croatian Cup victory over Zagreb, coming off the bench in the 79th minute and replacing Mehmet Umut Nayir. Ljubičić made his senior league debut for Hajduk on 20 March 2021, in a Dalmatian derby against Šibenik at Stadion Poljud. He came off the bench in the 62nd minute, replacing Tonio Teklić, and converted Mario Vušković's cross to score the only goal in the 1–0 victory. He was praised by Inter Milan winger Ivan Perišić after the performance. On 29 March, Ljubičić signed a contract with the club until 2026.
On 22 July 2021, in his European debut in a Conference League qualifier, Ljubičić scored a brace in a 2–0 victory over Tobol.
On 2 February 2025, Ljubičić signed with Union Berlin in Germany. On 30 January 2026, he was loaned by Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2. Bundesliga until the end of the season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHajduk Split II2020–21Druga HNL10——10Hajduk Split2020–21Prva HNL7110—812021–223024422368Total3735422449LASK (loan)2022–23Austrian Bundesliga14934—1713LASK2022–23Austrian Bundesliga14320—1632023–243112327141152024–251641060234Total6119621328022Union Berlin2024–25Bundesliga131——1312025–26Bundesliga22——222026–27Bundesliga3012—42Total18312—195Fortuna Düsseldorf (loan)2025–262. Bundesliga100——100Career total14134151215317149
Honours Hajduk Split Croatian Cup: 2021–22
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