Adin Ličina

Adin Ličina (born 6 January 2007) is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, winger and wide midfielder for club Cremonese, on loan from Juventus. He is a German youth international.

Early life Ličina was born on 6 January 2007 in Landshut, Germany, and is of Bosniak descent through his parents, while his family originate from Bijelo Polje, Montenegro.

Club career Bayern Munich As a youth player, Ličina joined the youth academy of Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. In 2024, he was promoted to club's reserve team. On 18 May 2024, he made his professional debut during a 2–1 away loss Regionalliga Bayern match against FC Eintracht Bamberg. Spanish news website Vavel wrote in 2025 that he "is considered to be one of the most exciting youth prospects in Germany, with the potential to be a key player for a top European club".

In October 2025, top-flight teams such as Serie A club Juventus and fellow Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and FC Augsburg showed an interest in recruiting him. Serie A giants AC Milan were the next club who showed strong interest in recruiting Ličina, just a couple of months later in December of the same year. Eredivisie club Ajax and Primeira Liga club Benfica were the latest sides to show interest in recruiting him, during the same month.

Juventus On 2 February 2026, he moved to Italy and joined Juventus, signing a contract until 2029, and was initially assigned to their reserve team, Serie C club Juventus Next Gen.

Ličina scored his first league goal for Juve Next Gen in a 1–0 home win against Guidonia Montecelio, on 12 April 2026.

Loan to Cremonese On 30 August 2026, he joined newly Serie B relegated club Cremonese, on loan for the 2026–27 season. Two days later, during his debut with the club, he scored the second goal of the 2–0 win with a chip shot in a Coppa Italia match against Parma, on 1 September.

International career Ličina is a Germany youth international. During March 2024, he played for the Germany national under-17 team for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.

Honours Germany U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2026