Josko Gvardiol profile: Age, statistics and FIFA 22 rating as Chelsea close in on transfer for Croatian star

The RB Leipzig defender could be set for a move to Stamford Bridge with Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana also set to join the Blues.
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Chelsea are reportedly ‘in advanced talks’ to sign Croatian international defender Josko Gvardiol from German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

Per Italian football journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have submitted an official proposal for a transfer fee of €90 million that would also see the 20-year old remain with Leipzig for the remainder of the season.

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Gvardiol could become Chelsea’s second signing in the closing hours of the transfer window, which shuts at 11pm tomorrow for English clubs, with Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana close to joining the club.

Here is everything you need to know about Josko Gvardiol including his age, stats, FIFA 22 rating and what has been said about him moving to Stamford Bridge:

Josko Gvardiol age and statistics

Gvardiol is 20-years old and already has three full seasons of senior football under his belt as well as several senior caps for the Croatian men’s national side.

The defender came through the youth ranks at hometown club Dinamo Zagreb and broke into the first team in 2019 after a brief spell with Dinamo Zagreb II.

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He made 52 appearances for the capital club between 2019 and 2021 before earning his move to RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021.

His first season with the German side saw him immediately established as a first team regular in both domestic and continental football with 46 appearances across all competitions.

On the international stage, Gvardiol worked his way through the Croatian national youth sides from U14 up to U21 level before winning his first senior cap in 2021.

He has since won nine more caps for his country for a total of ten.

Josko Gvardiol FIFA 22 rating

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Gvardiol has an overall rating of 79 in FIFA 22 with an overall potential of 89.

His higest stat is his aggression at 85 and also ranks highly in Sprint Speed (84), Stand Tackle (83), Sprint Speed (84) Strength (84) and Jumping (83).

His weakest stats are his Finishing (42) and Volleys (54).

Gvardiol’s full FIFA 22 statistics are available HERE.

What has been said about Josko Gvardiol’s Chelsea move?

Italian football journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano broke the news via Twitter.

However, quotes from Sky Sports News transfer centre by RB Leipzig manager Domenico Tedesco suggest it may not be the case.

He said: “I can confirm that Josko will play with us this season and very likely next. We assume that he will play with us not only this season, but also next season.”