Luka Skoko

Luka Skoko
Personal information
Full name Luka Ivan Skoko
Date of birth (2003-01-22) 22 January 2003 (age 23)
Place of birth Split, Croatia
Position Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 N.K. Hrvace
Youth career
-2022 North Geelong Warriors
2022 NK Dugopolje
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022- NK Solin 0 (0)
2023 → NK Urania Baška Voda (loan)
2024 NK Croatia Zmijavci 5 (0)
2024- NK Hrvace 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:15, 28 December 2025 (UTC)

Luka Skoko (born 22 January 2003) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for NK Hrvace. He is the son of Australian former international Josip Skoko, and brother of Croatian youth international Noa Skoko.

Career

Skoko played for the Elcho Park Cardinals, before joining North Geelong's NPL youth program. He played for North Geelong Warriors in the NPL2, and was awarded the senior team's best player award in 2021. Following a trial, he joined up with Croatian side NK Dugopolje in February 2022.

In July 2022, Skoko joined up with NK Solin, who play near Split, in the Croatian second division 1. NL. In October 2022, be played in the fourth tier of Croatian football for NK Urania Baška Voda. He signed with Croatia Zmijavci in 2024. In August 2024, he joined NK Hrvace.

Style of play

A central midfielder, he is said to be capable of playing in a deep defensive midfield position as well as an "8".

Personal life

He is the son of Australian former international footballer Josip Skoko and brother of Croatian youth international footballer Noa Skoko.

References

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  4. ↑ Marchetti, Christian (12 October 2022). "Aussies Abroad: Socceroos strikers in form as Muscat closes in on the title". Front Page Football. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Skoko signs first pro contract at Hajduk Split". geelongindy. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  6. ↑ Jakelić, Ivica (7 August 2024). "Sin legende Hajduka pojačao Hrvace". Retrieved 27 December 2024.
  7. ↑ Gabelić, Tomislav (27 January 2022). "The son of the Hajduk legend is coming to Poljud: I don't like to praise my Luka, but he is serious. He likes to work". 24sata.hr. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  8. ↑ Lewis, Dave (22 March 2023). "NOA'S ARC: SON OF SOCCEROOS GUN MAKING WAVES FOR CROATIA". ftbl.com.au. Retrieved 4 February 2024.