Croatia national under-21 football team

The Croatia national under-21 football team represents Croatia in international football matches for players 21 or under. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Mladi vatreni ('Young Blazers'). So far, the Mladi vatreni qualified for five UEFA European Under-21 Championships, namely in 2000, 2004, 2019, 2021 and 2023. Croatia was unable to pass the group stage until the 2021 Euro when it was eliminated in the quarter-finals, its greatest accomplishment in the European competition so far.

Recent results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Current squad

 * The following players were called up for the friendly matches.
 * Match dates: 7–11 June 2024
 * Opposition: and
 * Caps and goals correct as of: 26 March 2026, after the match against

Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the squad in the last 12 months and are still eligible for selection.


 * INJ = Injured or ill.
 * WD = Withdrew.
 * SUS = Suspended from participating.
 * RET = Retired after latest call-up.
 * SEN = Joined the Croatia senior team instead.
 * PRE = Preliminary squad.

Competitive record
Champions  Runners-up   Third place   Fourth place  Tournament played fully or partially on home soil

UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Draws include knockout matches decided via penalty shoot-out; correct as of 20 November 2023 after the match against.


 * Notes
 * OFF = Lost in play-offs.

Managers
The following table provides a summary of the complete record of each manager including their results regarding European Under-21 Championship.


 * Key: Pld–games played, W–games won, D–games drawn; L–games lost, %–win percentage

Last updated: Croatia vs Belarus, 20 November 2023. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.

Most capped players

 * Players in bold are still active with Croatia.

Last updated: Belarus vs Croatia, 20 November 2023

Source: Croatian Football Federation

Top goalscorers

 * Players in bold are still active with Croatia.

Last updated: Belarus vs Croatia, 20 November 2023

Source: Croatian Football Federation

Record per opponent
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Source: Croatian Football Federation