Zlatko Tripić identified as key threat to Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb faces a significant challenge in the Champions League qualifying rounds against Norwegian champions Viking FK. A central figure for Viking is captain and left winger Zlatko Tripić, a 33-year-old born in Rijeka, Croatia.

Tripić has been a dominant force in the Eliteserien, earning the 2024 Player of the Year award. This season, he has recorded five goals and 13 assists in 14 league appearances, leading the league in assists. His playmaking impact is further highlighted by his creation of 54 chances, including 18 big chances, for his teammates.

Viking, who won their first league title in 34 years last season, currently holds second place in the Norwegian league. Tripić, who signed a contract extension through 2027, remains the primary creative engine for the Stavanger-based club.