Jovan Ivanisevic

Jovan Ivanisevic is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Croatian Football League club Istra 1961.

Club career

Ivanisevic is a product of the youth academies Alliance FC London and Toronto FC in Canada. He made his senior and professional debut with Toronto FC II in a 3–2 MLS Next Pro loss to Orlando City B on 1 May 2023. In the summer of 2023, he moved to the Croatian Football League club Istra 1961 on trial, as the club scouted Croatian diaspora footballers. On 7 May 2024, he signed a professional contract with Istra until 2026. On 27 November 2024, he again extended his contract with Istra until 2029.
On 21 January 2025, Serie A side Bologna FC confirmed the signing of Ivanisevic on loan with an option to buy. He played with their U20 side until the end of the season. His loan ended on 30 June, 2025.

International career

Born in Canada, Ivanisevic is of Croatian descent. In June 2024, he was called up to the Canada U20 national team for a set of friendlies in preparation for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. In February 2025, Ivanisevic was named to the Canada provisional roster for the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.