Ante Palaversa

Ante Palaversa (born 6 April 2000) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Aberdeen.

Club career

Hajduk Split Born in Split, Croatia, Palaversa started his youth career with the Hajduk Split academy. At the end of the 2016–17 season, he won the Best Player of the Youth League award and was subsequently promoted to the reserve team. After playing regularly for the reserve team in the second tier, he was promoted to the senior team in June 2018 by manager Željko Kopić. On 26 July 2018, Palaversa made his first team debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–0 victory over Bulgarian club Slavia Sofia in a UEFA Europa League qualifying match. On 26 August, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 draw against Inter Zaprešić, scoring a volley from 21-metres.

Manchester City On 28 January 2019, it was announced that Palaversa would be joining Manchester City for an eventual fee of €7 million, instantly returning to Hajduk on loan. He completed the move on 31 January.

Loan to Getafe On 31 August 2020, Palaversa joined Getafe on loan.

Loan to KV Kortrijk On 26 January 2021, Palaversa moved to Belgian club KV Kortrijk on loan until the end of the season.

Troyes On 31 August 2022, having never made an appearance for City, Palaversa joined Troyes, another club within the City Football Group, on a three-year contract.

Aberdeen On 8 August 2024, Palaversa signed for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen on a one-year contract, with the Scottish Premiership club having the option of a further two years, which was exercised in January 2025 with the club extending his stay until summer 2027.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Hajduk Split 2018–19 Prva HNL

Getafe (loan) 2020–21 La Liga

2020–21 Belgian Pro League

2021–22 Belgian Pro League

2022–23 Ligue 1

2023–24 Ligue 2

Aberdeen 2024–25