Oliver Lukic

Oliver Lukić (born 22 September 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Austrian Bundesliga club TSV Hartberg on loan from Red Bull Salzburg. Born in Austria, which he previously represented at youth levels, he switched to represent Croatia at the under-19 level in 2024.

On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.

Club career Lukić started his career at Austria Wien in 2012, and worked his way up their youth categories. In the summer 2022 he moved to the academy of Red Bull Salzburg. On 19 May 2023, he made his senior and professional debut for Red Bull Salzburg's satellite team FC Liefering as a substitute in a 1–1 2nd division tie with SV Lafnitz. On 20 July 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Red Bull Salzburg until 2026, and extended his stay with Liefering for the 2023–24 season.

International career Born in Austria, Lukić was born to Croatian parents who emigrated from Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a youth international for Austria, having played up to the Austria U18s. In 2023, he lodged a FIFA nationality change request in order to be eligible to represent Croatia.

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