Stipe Biuk

Stipe Biuk (; born 26 December 2002) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ekstraklasa club Widzew Łódź.

Club career Hajduk Split Biuk came through the ranks of Solin, before joining the Hajduk Split in 2011. While in the Hajduk academy, he attracted attention from Bayern Munich and Red Bull Salzburg. On 16 January 2021, he signed a professional contract with Hajduk, tying him to the club until 2026. At the time of signing the contract, Biuk had offers from 1899 Hoffenheim, VfL Wolfsburg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Galatasaray. He scored his debut goal for Hajduk on 1 May, in a 3–2 derby victory over Rijeka. On 22 May, he scored in a crucial 2–0 victory over Lokomotiva Zagreb, securing a Europa Conference League qualifying spot for Hajduk.

After a rougher start of the 2021–22 season during the tenure of Jens Gustafsson, Biuk improved his form with the arrival of Valdas Dambrauskas.

Los Angeles FC On 30 December 2022, Biuk signed a four-year contract with Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.

Valladolid On 25 January 2024, Biuk was loaned to Segunda División side Real Valladolid, until the end of the season. On 8 July, after the club's promotion to La Liga, his buyout clause was activated, and he signed a permanent five-year deal with the Pucelanos.

Loan to Hajduk Split Biuk made his return to Hajduk Split on a one-year loan move on 1 September 2024 from Valladolid. He was given the number 27 shirt again, which he had worn while playing for Hajduk Split two years prior.

Widzew Łódź On 21 August 2026, Biuk moved on a free transfer to Ekstraklasa club Widzew Łódź, signing a contract until June 2029 with an option for another year.

International career Following his good club form in the 2020–21 season, on 17 May 2021, Biuk was included in Igor Bišćan's 23-man squad for 2021 UEFA Under-21 Euro knockout stage.

Personal life Stipe Biuk was born in Split and grew up in Solin. His father Robert Biuk is a retired policeman who hails from Vrlika. His mother Danijela Boduljak died on 28 December 2011 while making a birthday cake for Stipe, collapsing in the kitchen due to a ruptured aneurysm in her head. His brothers Filip and Duje are also football players, playing for Mosor and Krško 1922 respectively.

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