Jakov Dedić (born 27 August 2009) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club TSG Hoffenheim II.
Club career
Born in Osijek, Dedić is a youth product of ŠNK Baranja Belje, KNŠ Hypo-Limač and NK Osijek.
On the summer 2025, he started playing with Osijek's first team, making his debut and scored against Cibalia.
Dedić made his professional debut with Osijek in a 2–1 Croatian Football League loss to NK Varazdin on 8 February 2026.
On 6 July 2026, Dedić signed a five-year contract with TSG Hoffenheim in Germany, initially joining their reserve team TSG Hoffenheim II in 3. Liga.
International career
Dedić is a youth international for Croatia, having played for the under-17 since 2025.
With the latter, he played a central role in Croatia's run to the 2026 Euro under-17, narrowly missing the semi-final of the tournament despite beating Ebrima Tunkara's Spain 3–2. He scored 3 goals in this game, enough to make him the best scorer of the European Championship.
Honours Individual UEFA European Under-17 Championship top scorer: 2026 UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2026
References
External links
Jakov Dedić Club stats at the Croatian Football Federation