Josip Brekalo - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Active in draw vs. Alaves Brekalo had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Brekalo has started in Oviedo's last two matches, but his performances have remained underwhelming. He's yet to play a full match for Oviedo in 2025-26 and has yet to record a goal contribution, so he shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside in most formats any time soon.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Rayo Vallecano Brekalo (groin) is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, the club announced.

Impact Brekalo missed the last two games of Oviedo due to a groin injury that he fully cleared over the break since he is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. The attacking midfielder should resume his usual bench role for Oviedo moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted training Tuesday Brekalo (groin) was spotted in team training on Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Brekalo missed the last two games of Oviedo due to a groin injury and he likely fully recovered since he was back in team training on Tuesday. The attacking midfielder is in a good position to be back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano although he should resume only a bench role just like the major part of the season so far.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Brekalo suffered a groin injury and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Brekalo has suffered a groin injury in training and is ruled out for the time being without a precise timeline since it will depend on his evolution. The left winger started only two of his last five appearances for Real Oviedo, therefore his absence is unlikely to affect the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Real Oviedo Brekalo has signed a contract with Real Oviedo until 2027, joining as a free agent, his new club announced.

Impact Brekalo was formed at Dinamo Zagreb in his native Croatia and made his professional breakthrough with Wolfsburg in Germany where he played more than 100 games and scored 17 goals. The forward then featured for several clubs including Stuttgart, Torino, Hajduk Split, Fiorentina and most recently Kasimpasa in Turkey where he recorded four goals and two assists in 23 matches last season while on loan. Brekalo is capable of playing on both wings or as an attacking midfielder, giving coach Veljko Paunovic a versatile option in attack. He could even make his first appearance at the Carlos Tartiere against the Merengues on Sunday.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Inter match Brekalo hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Inter because he's on the verge of transferring, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Brekalo played more than usual lately while they were short-handed, but he failed to impress, and Nicolas Gonzalez and Riccardo Sottil have both recovered from their injuries in the last couple of weeks.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Sassuolo Brekalo didn't play in the season finale against Sassuolo.

Impact Brekalo didn't get in on the action in the last two matches of the season even though the coach rested a few starters. He struggled to find his footing following a January move from Wolfsburg. He has logged five shots (zero on target), eight key passes, and ten crosses (three accurate) in six appearances (one start), failing to contribute to a goal.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option in Coppa Italia Brekalo (head) was an unused sub for Thursday's tie versus Cremonese in Coppa Italia.

Impact Brekalo was cleared following a head injury and could resume getting minutes over the weekend, but he has to compete with multiple players at the position. He has featured four times off the bench so far, tallying three off-target shots, six chances crated, and six crosses (two accurate).

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Monza game Brekalo (head) returned to full training in the lead-up to Sunday's match versus Monza, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Brekalo sat out midweek following a head injury, but he has recuperated and will be an option on the left wing. He has yet to start in Serie A since joining, but he's starting to see more minutes. He has logged two off-target shots (three chances created, four crosses (one accurate), and two tackles (one won) in his last three appearances off the bench.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play against Lech Poznan Brekalo (head) will be unavailable Thursday against Lech Poznan, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Brekalo is still dealing with the repercussions of a blow to the head and will be sidelined midweek. He'll look to recover ahead of Sunday's match versus Monza.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with head injury Brekalo couldn't continue versus Atalanta due to a blow to the head, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Brekalo collided with an opponent in the air and tried to play for a few minutes before bowing out. He'll look to clear the necessary protocol ahead of their next matches.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in and out Brekalo was injured and subbed out in the 64th minute of Monday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta. He had one shot (zero on goal) before exiting the match.

Impact Fiorentina subbed in Brekalo at halftime. However, an undisclosed injury caused the team to replace him with Riccardo Sottil. As for Brekalo, he is expected to be a game-time decision before Fiorentina's next matchup, currently scheduled at Monza on Sunday.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good performance off the bench Brekalo generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Spezia.

Impact Brekalo has looked promising off the bench. He has failed to start any of his three appearances after joining the club in late-January. He is much more likely to become a regular player when he settles into the club. He will be unlikely to play a huge part versus Atalanta and Monza.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Fiorentina Brekalo has joined Fiorentina on a permanent deal from Wolfsburg, the team announced.

Impact Brekalo returns to Serie A after being an afterthought at Wolfsburg in the last few months. He logged seven goals, two assists, 44 shots (17 on target), and 62 chances created in 32 appearances with Torino in the past season. He'll compete with Christian Kouame and Jonathan Ikone going forward.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hoffenheim Brekalo will miss Saturday's clash against Hoffenheim due to an illness, manager Niko Kovac announced Friday.

Impact Brekalo has made six Bundesliga appearances this season with just three starts, so his absence Saturday will not affect Wolfsburg's XI in a major way.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes bench against Augsburg Brekalo is fit and in the match day squad to face Augsburg on Saturday.

Impact Brekalo recovers from an undisclosed injury that kept him out a week ago. The forward starts from the bench as he has one assist through five appearances this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's squad Brekalo is not in the match day squad to face Stuttgart on Saturday.

Impact Brekalo is a surprise absence as no injury had been reported in the buildup to the match. More information on the attacker's status should be available ahead of next week's match with Augsburg.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Silent in Roma game Brekalo took one shot on target, sent in one inaccurate cross, won one duel and was dispossessed twice in 45 minutes in Friday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Brekalo did not do much in the first half and was pulled early. He had a solid season with seven goals, two assists, 44 shots (17 on target) and 135 crosses (36 accurate). His agent announced that he rejected a permanent move to Torino, so he will head back to Wolfsburg to pursue a transfer to a side that plays in Europe.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Verona Brekalo scored a goal in a 1-0 win against Verona on Saturday.

Impact Brekalo had a good game for the winning side. The 23-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his first after 12 matches. Other than that, Brekalo also provided four key passes.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers seven crosses in Napoli game Brekalo won one tackle and two duels, sent in seven crosses (zero accurate) and created two scoring chances in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Brekalo had good volume but he was wildly inaccurate on his deliveries and salvaged his day creating a pair of chances. He has provided an assist and added two shots (zero on target), ten chances and 19 crosses (two accurate) in the last five matches. Torino will face Verona away Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of three goals Brekalo had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing three times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Brekalo set up Andrea Belotti in the 96th minute assisting Torino's final goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the attacker while his four chances created led Torino in the win.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three key passes off bench against Spezia Brekalo provided three key passes after coming off the bench in a 2-1 win against Spezia on Saturday.

Impact Brekalo had little impact on the match. The 23-year-old came as a substitute in the 61st minute and his most notable contribution was providing three key passes. Other than that, Brekalo also made a clearance.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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