Matej Šakota (born 16 August 2004) is a Bosnian and Herzegowinian footballer who plays as a forward for Qatar Stars League club Umm Salal.
Club career Born in Mostar, Šakota progressed through the youth academy of Zrinjski Mostar, signing a professional contract with the club in September 2021. On scoring in a 2–0 victory over Sloboda in May 2022, he broke Ivan Bubalo's 26-year-old record to become Zrinjski's youngest ever goalscorer.
In August 2022, he transferred to Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb, signing a five-year contract.
International career Šakota has been selected and represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at levels Under-15, U16, U17, U18, and has played 20 games for the Under-19 team so far.
Personal life Šakota's brother, Filip, is also a footballer, and currently plays for the academy of Zrinjski.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsZrinjski Mostar2021–22Bosnian Premier League71———712022–23Bosnian Premier League10———10Total81———81Slaven Belupo2023–241. HNL27320——2932024–251. HNL22240——262Total49560——555Zrinjski Mostar2025–26Bosnian Premier League32650110104962026–27Bosnian Premier League1000210031Total3365013110527Career total90121101311011513
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