First in the gym! Vuskovic grafts hard for a world-class career | OneFootball

At just 18 years old, Luka Vuskovic has rapidly developed into a leading player at HSV. On the pitch, the central defender impresses with remarkable statistics, and off the pitch, with tremendous training discipline.

His rapid market value increase from 12 to 40 million euros is anything but a coincidence—it is the result of hard, daily work. Particularly striking: Vuskovic is often the first to arrive at the Volkspark facilities and starts working there.

While others are still having breakfast, his day usually begins between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m., according to a Bild report. “He has extreme talent,” explains HSV coach Merlin Polzin. “But what impresses me even more than one or another good move on the pitch is his work ethic. When I am in the office very, very early in the morning, he is either just before or just after me and is working in the weight room.” It is precisely this mentality that already sets Vuskovic apart from many of his peers.

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And this diligence is paying off. The 1.93m giant dominates almost every aerial duel thanks to his impressive physique, wins the most challenges in the league, and reads the game like a seasoned pro. Although, by age, he could still be playing his last year of youth football, he already has 76 professional appearances and two senior international matches for Croatia under his belt.

But it’s not just statistics that make him valuable. Vuskovic takes responsibility, visibly stabilizes his defense as the central part of the back three, and also shows maturity—such as with his calm rescue action against Frankfurt, when he rushed to help Rasmus Kristensen. It’s no wonder that almost all of Europe’s elite clubs have taken notice of him. According to Mopo, nearly every top club has at least made some inquiry with the Vuskovic camp.

If the teenager stays healthy and maintains his exceptional work ethic, a world-class career seems almost inevitable. The term “Too Big to Fail” is probably fitting in Vuskovic’s case.

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