Croatia lures Schalke midfield star Luca Vozar despite DFB call-up

Luca Vozar, a 19‑year‑old defensive midfielder of FC Schalke 04, has signed a contract until 2029 after making the jump from U19 captain to Bundesliga professional. According to the report, the Croatian football association is now said to be showing interest in the talent. The news appeared in the Transfers, Community and Gaming news section and was published on 19.09.2026 at 09:11. Schalke talent Vozar is therefore in the focus of international attention.

Rapid Rise and Market Value Analysis

According to the market‑value analysis, Vozar is valued at €800 k, even though he has so far not yet earned a DFB cap. The 19‑year‑old has not yet played for a DFB youth selection, which makes the international demand even more interesting. Despite the lack of DFB appearances, he remains a coveted talent in the European scene.

On Thursday the young midfielder received a license player contract from Schalke, after having worn the royal‑blue jersey since the U9 level and being a club member since his third month of life. The contract ties him up to 2029 and signals the club’s desire to keep the home‑grown talent long‑term. Several inquiries from the 2. Bundesliga came in the summer, but a departure was not considered.

Coach Miron Muslic expressed his enthusiasm about the youngster’s progress: “We are very happy with his development. We have taken a complete player from the U19, whom we want to develop and build up in the best possible way. Luca is the future of S04.” Muslic thereby emphasized the central role of the 19‑year‑old Luca in the squad.

Croatian Interest and Possible Dual Eligibility

The newspaper reported that Croatia has taken notice of the 19‑year‑old midfielder because he has Croatian roots and was born in Bottrop. The Croatian association could consider him, alongside Germany, for the squad that finished third at the 2022 World Cup, although no public confirmation has been given so far. In the summer the player received several inquiries from the 2. Bundesliga, but he rejected a move.

Vozar is not the first Schalke professional who has to choose between two associations: Soufiane El‑Faouzi, 24, was recently called up by Morocco for mandatory matches. If he were to play there, a later switch to the DFB would no longer be possible, which makes the decision complex for young talents.

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