Dino Klapija

Dino Klapija

Personal information
Date of birth	(2007-01-05) January 5, 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth	North Hempstead, New York, United States[1]
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	RB Leipzig
Youth career
0000–2022	NYCFC
2023	Dinamo Zagreb
2024–	RB Leipzig
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2024	Kustošija	9	(0)
International career^‡
2022	Croatia U17	2	(0)
2024–	United States U19		(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 December 2024

Dino Klapija (born January 5, 2007) is a footballer who plays as a striker for German club RB Leipzig. Born in the United States, he has represented both his country of birth and Croatia at youth international level.

Early life

Klapija moved with his family from the United States to Croatia in 2023.^[2]

Career

Klapija played for the youth academy of American side NYCFC, where he was described as "arguably the best player in his category".^[3]

Style of play

Klapija has been described as a "great talent, an offensive midfielder, who can also play as a striker without any problems".^[4]

Personal life

Klapija is of Croatian and Bosnian descent.^[4]

References

1. "Dino Klapija". semafor.hns.family (in Croatian). Retrieved 7 December 2024.
2. "Who is Dino Klapija?". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. 24 August 2023.
3. "Klapija: 'Ogroman potencijal'". jutarnji.hr. 8 January 2024.
4. "Dinamo doveo wunderkinda iz SAD-a – Tko je Dino Klapija?". 24sata.hr. 5 March 2023.