Leon Jakirović (born 16 January 2008) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Inter Milan U23.
Club career A youth product of GNK Dinamo Zagreb, he started training with the first-team squad at the age of 16 years-old. He made his senior league debut in a 3–2 win over Slaven Belupo on 18 May 2024. He made his debut in the UEFA Champions League on 29 January 2025 in a 2–1 win against AC Milan.
On 26 January 2026, Jakirović joined Serie A side Inter Milan on a permanent basis and was assigned to the club's reserve team.
International career Jakirović represented Croatia at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where they were eliminated in the Round of 32.
Personal life He is the son of the Bosnian footballer and manager Sergej Jakirović. His grandfather, Enver, was also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDinamo Zagreb2023–24HNL20—00—202024–25HNL10—10—202025–26HNL0000000000Total3000100040Inter Milan U232026–27Serie C00——1010Career total3000101050
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