*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 February 2024
Antonio Marin (Croatian pronunciation:[antǒːniomâriːn];[2][3] born 9 January 2001) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays for Slovenian PrvaLiga club Olimpija Ljubljana. A versatile forward, Marin is capable of playing as either a winger, a second striker, or a striker.
He has represented Croatia internationally from under-15 to under-21 level.
On 12 March 2019, in a UEFA Youth Leagueround of 16 game against Liverpool, he provided Leon Šipoš with an assist for the equalizer. The game ended as a 1–1 draw and saw Dinamo win 5–4 on penalties.[7] On 3 April, in a quarter-final against Chelsea, he netted a brace to put Dinamo two up; however, Chelsea came from behind with Luke McCormick's brace and defeated Dinamo 4–2 on penalties.[8] On 11 December, in another Youth League campaign, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Manchester City and secured Dinamo's spot in the play-offs.[9]
After the departure of Dani Olmo in January 2020, Marin inherited his number 7 shirt.[10] On 6 June 2020, he scored his first senior goal for Dinamo in a 3–1 win over Varaždin.[11]
Loan to Monza
On 1 October 2020, Marin was sent on a one-year loan to newly-promoted Serie B side Monza, with an option for purchase which becomes an obligation under certain conditions.[12] He made his debut on 7 November,[13] coming on as a substitute for Dany Mota in a 2–0 home victory over Frosinone.[14] His loan ended in January 2021, as he was dissatisfied with his playtime.[15]
In June 2021, Marin joined Šibenik on a season-long loan.[17]
Loan on Rijeka
In December 2022, Marin was loaned out to Rijeka by Dinamo Zagreb on a short-term deal.[18]
Olimpija Ljubljana
On 17 January 2024, Marin signed for reigning Slovenian PrvaLiga champions Olimpija Ljubljana on a three-year contract following the termination of his contract with Dinamo Zagreb.[19] In his second appearance for the club on 17 February, he scored a brace against Radomlje in a 3–1 win, but suffered a knee injury and had to undergo surgery.[20]
Style of play
Although Marin generally plays as a winger, his versatility in attack makes him adept both as a second striker and a striker.[21] He is known for his speed, dribbling abilities and skill in set pieces.[5]
^"Antonio Marin odslej v zeleno-belem" [Antonio Marin from now on in green and white]. nkolimpija.si (in Slovenian). 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
