#3 Mario Mandzukic
A potent goal-scoring threat, Mario Mandzukic is the man on whom Croatia rely upon to provide a killer finishing touch in front of goal. A footballing nomad, Mandzukic has won a truckload of honours with different teams at club level.
Having played for some of the best teams in the world at the moment, including the likes of Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid, Mandzukic now plies his trade in Serie A with Juventus.
At 1.9 metres tall Mandzukic is a potent physical threat and a great header of the ball. With Modric and Rakitic supplying inviting deliveries into the box, Mandzukic can expect no dearth of service into the opposition’s final third.
Mandzukic made his debut for the national team in 2007 and in 66 appearances for the national side, he has managed 24 goals. He won the Croatian footballer of the year in 2012 and 2013 and Croatian sportsman of the year in 2013. Expect Croatia to rely heavily on their powerful striker in their quest for goals.
