Nikola Katić

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Nikola Katić born?October 10, 1996
2. What is the position?Centre-back
3. What is the current club?Schalke 04
4. Which clubs has Nikola Katić played for?He started at HNK Stolac, then played for Neretvanac Opuzen, Slaven Belupo, Rangers, Hajduk Split, Zürich, Plymouth Argyle, and Schalke 04.
5. Why did Nikola Katić change his national team?He switched from Croatia’s youth teams to Bosnia and Herzegovina because of his family ties and personal choice.

Centre-back: A defensive player positioned centrally in the back line, responsible for intercepting attacks and preventing goals.
Loan Spell: A temporary transfer of a player from one club to another, typically to gain match experience or develop skills.
National Allegiance: The national team a player chooses to represent, often based on birthplace, heritage, or eligibility criteria.
Tactical Framework: The strategic plan and positioning of players within a team to achieve specific objectives during a match.