Mirko Marić

Mirko Marić (; born 16 May 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Croatian Football League club NK Lokomotiva. Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marić played for the Croatia national team.

Club career NK Široki Brijeg Marić started his professional career at Široki Brijeg.

Dinamo Zagreb Marić signed a seven-year contract with Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb on 27 March 2014. He spent the rest of the season at Široki Brijeg, and then moved to Dinamo Zagreb in the summer.

NK Široki Brijeg Upon his arrival at Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2014, Marić was immediately loaned back to Široki Brijeg. He played six games for Široki Brijeg, including four in the Europa League qualifying phase. He scored two goals for Široki Brijeg in the second leg against Gabala in the first qualifying round. On 13 August 2014, Dinamo Zagreb withdrew their loan agreement with Široki Brijeg.

Lokomotiva On 18 August 2014, Marić was loaned to NK Lokomotiva. He made his Prva HNL debut against Rijeka on 24 August 2014. Marić scored 28 goals in 94 games in all competitions. He finished the season with 20 goals as the league's joint-top goalscorer, and left the club with 53 goals in 113 games in all competitions.

Monza On 11 August 2020, Marić moved to newly promoted Serie B side Monza, signing a five-year contract.

Loan to Crotone On 17 August 2021, Marić moved to fellow-Serie B club Crotone on a one-year loan, with an option for purchase.

Loan to Rijeka On 31 January 2024, Marić was loaned to Rijeka in Croatia until the end of the season.

Loan to Venezia On 3 February 2025, Marić was loaned to Serie A team Venezia until the end of the season.

Return to Lokomotiva On July 22 2026 it was announced that Mirko Marić has returned to NK Lokomotiva after 9 years, having signed a two-year contract.

International career Eligible to play for either Croatia or Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marić had stated that he wished to play for Croatia. He was called up for Croatia for the 2017 China Cup and played in two games.

Personal life His younger brother, Mateo is also a professional footballer , playing as a defensive midfielder for Omonia in the Cypriot First Division.

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International

Honours Široki Brijeg Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup: 2012–13

Videoton Nemzeti Bajnokság I: 2017–18