Gabrijel Rukavina is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Prva HNL club Dinamo Zagreb, and the Croatia national under-19 football team.
Early and personal life
Rukavina was born in the Croatian capital Zagreb in January 2004. He is the son of former professional footballer and current manager Tomislav Rukavina.
Club career
Rukavina played for Dinamo Zagreb from a young age, and made his professional debut for the club's B team, coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute, in a 1–1 draw against Osijek II, in the Prva NL. Rukavina scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw away to Craoatia Zmijavci, after coming on at half-time for Ante Crnac. Rukavina would go on to make 27 appearances in the league, registering 4 goals, including a brace against Dugopolje in a 3–1 win,
Rukavina would be promoted to the first team the next season, and would make his first team debut in a 3–1 away win against NK Varaždin, coming on as a 89th minute sub for Luka Ivanušec. He would go on to make 5 more substitute appearances that season, helping the side to the 2022–23 Prva HNL title.
International career
Rukavina has competed for Croatia's U16, U17, U18 and U19 teams, amassing over 20 appearances.