Maro Katinić

Maro Katinić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Sharjah.

Early life

Katinić was born on 13 April 2004. Born in Rijeka, Croatia, he is a native of the city.

Club career

As a youth player, Katinić joined the youth academy of Croatian side Rijeka. At the age of fifteen, he joined the youth academy of Croatian side Dinamo and was promoted to the club's reserve team ahead of the 2021–22 season, where he made thirty-three league appearances and scored one goal.
During the winter of the 2022–23 season, he was sent on loan to Slovenian side Bravo, where he made twenty-two league appearances and scored one goal. Following his stint there, he signed for Emirati side Sharjah in 2023, helping the club win the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two.

International career

Katinić is a Croatia youth international. During September, October, and November 2023, he played for the Croatia national under-21 football team for 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

Style of play

Katinić plays as a defender and is right-footed. German news website Transfermarkt wrote in 2022 that he "stands out for his technique, strong passing and aerial play. Katinic often takes responsibility in the build-up and likes to send his teammates deep".