Martin Baturina (born 16 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left midfielder for club Como. Born in Switzerland, he plays for the Croatia national team.
Club career
Dinamo Zagreb Baturina made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb II on 14 February 2021, when Dinamo's second team lost to Bijelo Brdo 1–0. He made his debut for Dinamo Zagreb's first team on 16 May 2021 in the 2020–21 season, in which they defeated Gorica 3–0. He made his debut in the Croatian Football Cup on 22 September, when Dinamo defeated Orient 4–1. Eight days later, he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League against Genk, which Dinamo won 3–0.
He scored his first goal for Dinamo on 5 March 2022 in a 3–0 victory over Šibenik. On the final matchday of the 2021–22 season, he scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3–1 win over Hajduk Split. On 6 September 2022, he debuted in the UEFA Champions League, in which Dinamo beat Chelsea 1–0. On 15 July 2023, he scored the only goal in the Super Cup match against Hajduk Split.
Como On 17 June 2025, Baturina signed a five-year contract with Serie A club Como. Later that year, on 24 November, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 away victory over Torino. He finished his first season with the club with eight goals in Serie A, helping Como secure its first-ever qualification for the UEFA Champions League. On 10 September 2026, he scored Como's first-ever Champions League goal in a 4–1 victory over RB Leipzig.
International career
Youth Baturina has made appearances for the Croatian youth national teams of U15, U16, U18, U19, and U21.
Senior Baturina received his first call-up to Croatia by head coach Zlatko Dalić for the Euro 2024 Qualifiers. On 18 November, he made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 away win against Latvia.
On 20 May 2024. he was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.
On 18 May 2026, Baturina was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On 17 June 2026, he scored his first World Cup goal against England to equalize at 1–1 in an eventual 4–2 defeat.
Style of play Baturina has been described as one of Croatia's most exciting youth prospects. Similarly to his compatriot Luka Modrić, he has been noted for his ability as a playmaker who can find space and provide key passes for a goal. He has also been praised for his first touch and ability to dribble and operate in tight spaces.
Personal life Baturina is the son of former Croatian international Mate Baturina. He was born in Zurich during his father's stint with Grasshoppers, however he was raised in Split, Croatia, before moving to Zagreb at the age of 14. His older brother, Roko, is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDinamo Zagreb2020–21Prva HNL200000—202021–221322030—1822022–23HNL34630110104962023–2432531151115182024–2533420102—456Total114171013932116522Como2025–26Serie A29652——3482026–27Serie A320011—43Total3285211003811Career total146251534042120333
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCroatia202320202471202560202691Total242
Scores and results list Croatia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Baturina goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Martin BaturinaNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 15 October 2024 Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw, Poland 7 3–1 3–3 2024–25 UEFA Nations League A2 17 June 2026 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States 20 1–1 2–4 2026 FIFA World Cup
Honours Dinamo Zagreb Prva HNL: 2021–22, 2022–23 Croatian Super Cup: 2022, 2023
Individual Football Oscar Team of the Year: 2023 Football Oscar Best Prva HNL U-21 player: 2023 Top 100 Stars 2024 Serie A Rising Star of the Month: January 2026
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