Nikola Soldo

Nikola Soldo (born 25 January 2001) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Botev Plovdiv.

Club career He began his career in the Dinamo Zagreb youth system, joining the club in 2008 during his father Zvonimir's managerial spell with the first team. He was recognized as a promising talent, even before his teenage years. He bounced around with several clubs before settling at Inter Zaprešić in 2015.

Soldo made his professional debut on 16 August 2019 as a member of the starting lineup during a 2–1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb. Three months later, he scored his first goal in the final minutes of a defeat to Rijeka.

On 15 June 2021, Soldo joined Lokomotiva Zagreb.

On 1 September 2022, the last day of the German transfer window, Soldo was transferred to Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln. He signed a contract until 2025 with the club.

On 16 August 2023, Soldo moved on loan to 1. FC Kaiserslautern in 2. Bundesliga.

On 18 February 2025, Soldo's contract with Köln was terminated by mutual consent.

Personal life His father Zvonimir was a long-time member of the Croatia national team, notably playing at the UEFA Euro 1996, and the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups.