*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 August 2024
Doni Grdić (born 22 January 2002) is a professional soccer player who plays for Rudar Velenje. Born in Croatia, he has represented Australia at youth level.
Club career
Grdić started his career with Croatian top flight side Šibenik.[1]
In July 2023, Grdić joined Australian club Western Sydney Wanderers on a one-year contract.[2]After leaving the Wanderers after making just one league appearance and three appearances in all competitions, Grdić signed for Slovenian side Rudar Velenje[3].
International career
Grdić has played for the Australia national U-17 and U-20 teams through his father, former Australian soccer player Anthony Grdic.[4][5] He remains available to represent for the senior team of either Croatia or Australia.
In May 2021, he was called to the Olyroos by manager Graham Arnold in a string of friendlies preparing for the 2020 Summer Olympics, but was unused in all three friendlies as Australia were edged both by Ireland, Romania and Mexico.[6] He was not included into the final squad of the Olyroos.