Franjo Ivanović


Franjo Ivanović is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Benfica and the Croatia national team.
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Club career

Ivanović started his football career at the age of five in 2008 with SVg Mayrhofen, where he played until 2015. He spent one season at JFG Lohwald and joined the youth academy of Germany's FC Augsburg in 2016. In June 2023, he signed a three-year contract with Croatian side Rijeka.
On 31 August 2024, Ivanović signed a four-year contract with Union SG in Belgium. He capped off his debut season with Union by winning the league title and scoring 20 goals across all competitions.
On 31 July 2025, Benfica announced that Ivanović had signed a five-year contract with the club. One week later, on 6 August, he scored his first goal on his debut in a 2–0 away victory against Nice in the Champions League qualifying.

International career

Ivanović was born in Schwaz, Austria, but holds Croatian citizenship and is eligible to play for Croatia national football team. He was called up for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League match against France on 20 March 2025, making his senior team debut in the 2–0 home victory against said opponent.

Career statistics

International

Scores and results list Croatia's goal tally first.
No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
16 June 2025Estádio Algarve, Faro/Loulé, Portugal33–07–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
26 June 2025Estádio Algarve, Faro/Loulé, Portugal34–07–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

NK Rijeka
Union Saint-Gilloise