Mirko Marić (; born 16 May 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Croatian Football League club NK Lokomotiva. Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marić played for the Croatia national team.
Club career NK Široki Brijeg Marić started his professional career at Široki Brijeg.
Dinamo Zagreb Marić signed a seven-year contract with Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb on 27 March 2014. He spent the rest of the season at Široki Brijeg, and then moved to Dinamo Zagreb in the summer.
NK Široki Brijeg Upon his arrival at Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2014, Marić was immediately loaned back to Široki Brijeg. He played six games for Široki Brijeg, including four in the Europa League qualifying phase. He scored two goals for Široki Brijeg in the second leg against Gabala in the first qualifying round. On 13 August 2014, Dinamo Zagreb withdrew their loan agreement with Široki Brijeg.
Lokomotiva On 18 August 2014, Marić was loaned to NK Lokomotiva. He made his Prva HNL debut against Rijeka on 24 August 2014. Marić scored 28 goals in 94 games in all competitions.
Osijek Marić joined Osijek in September 2017. In his second season, he became the league's second-best top scorer with 18 goals. By January 2020, in the following league season, Marić scored 14 goals in 19 matches. Good performances attracted various clubs; however, Osijek rejected a €5 million bid from Dynamo Kyiv. He finished the season with 20 goals as the league's joint-top goalscorer, and left the club with 53 goals in 113 games in all competitions.
Monza On 11 August 2020, Marić moved to newly promoted Serie B side Monza, signing a five-year contract. He scored his first goal on 21 November, in a 1–1 draw to Pordenone in the league.
Loan to Crotone On 17 August 2021, Marić moved to fellow-Serie B club Crotone on a one-year loan, with an option for purchase.
Loan to Rijeka On 31 January 2024, Marić was loaned to Rijeka in Croatia until the end of the season.
Loan to Venezia On 3 February 2025, Marić was loaned to Serie A team Venezia until the end of the season.
Return to Lokomotiva On July 22 2026 it was announced that Mirko Marić has returned to NK Lokomotiva after 9 years, having signed a two-year contract.Mirko Marić ponovno igrač Lokomotive, potpisao ugovor s bivšim klubom at Večernji List
International career Eligible to play for either Croatia or Bosnia and Herzegovina, Marić had stated that he wished to play for Croatia. He was called up for Croatia for the 2017 China Cup and played in two games.
Personal life His younger brother, Mateo is also a professional footballerMirko Marić ponovno igrač Lokomotive, potpisao ugovor s bivšim klubom at Večernji List , playing as a defensive midfielder for Omonia in the Cypriot First Division.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsŠiroki Brijeg2012–13Bosnian Premier League15241—2232013–14228323029122014–1520004220Total391073725315Lokomotiva (loan)2014–15Prva HNL24640—2862015–16318334138122016–1718321862810Total7317941279428Videoton2016–17NB I12200—1222017–1840006080Total1620040202Osijek2017–18Prva HNL26734—29112018–193618414144202019–20352032204022Total97451076111353Monza2020–21Serie B21220—2322023–24Serie A10100—1012024–25Serie A8030—1102025–26Serie B13100—131Total5245000574Crotone (loan)2021–22Serie B361110—3711Rijeka (loan)2023–24Prva HNL15340—193Venezia (loan)2024–25Serie A10000—100Career total3389236142910403116
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCroatia201720Total20
Honours Široki Brijeg Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup: 2012–13
Videoton Nemzeti Bajnokság I: 2017–18
References
External links
Profile at AC Monza