Joško Gvardiol

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Gvardiol's trophy cabinet already holds 14 major honours at just 24, a remarkable tally for a defender. He has won a league title in every full season since his senior debut, including three consecutive Premier League crowns with Manchester City. His two DFB-Pokals with RB Leipzig and two domestic doubles with Dinamo Zagreb showcase his ability to contribute to winning teams. Internationally, his bronze medal at the 2022 World Cup was a highlight, as he started every match for Croatia. While individual awards have eluded him so far, his consistent performances and record-breaking transfer fee underscore his status as one of the elite defenders of his generation.

AwardsGvardiol has won multiple team honours, including three Premier League titles (2024, 2025, 2026) with Manchester City, two DFB-Pokals (2022, 2023) with RB Leipzig, two Croatian First League titles (2020, 2021) and the Croatian Cup (2021) with Dinamo Zagreb, two UEFA Super Cups (2023, 2025), two FIFA Club World Cups (2023, 2025), and the English League Cup (2024). Internationally, he earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Croatia. He has not yet won a major individual award.

Honours & Distinctions

Most Expensive Defender in Football History

Guinness World Records (unofficial)·2023

Transfer to Manchester City for £77 million, surpassing the previous record.

Rankings & Lists

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Bundesliga Team of the Season

Various publications·2023

Records & Feats

Most expensive defender in football history

Transfer Record·2023

Manchester City paid £77 million to sign Gvardiol from RB Leipzig in 2023, the highest fee ever for a defender.