Josko Gvardiol always seemed destined for the top. The only question, it seems, was in which position.
When word of his talent first started to spread a few agents travelled to Croatia on an early due diligence mission expecting to see a potentially world class talent left back, as he had been intriguingly billed.
So their surprise was obvious when Gvardiol, then 15, started in central midfield in Dinamo Zagreb's academy derby against Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Josko Gvardiol has been one of the best defenders in Qatar and is living up to his potential
Gvardiol was needed to help solve an injury crisis, with his Dinamo coaches viewing him as the only one in his group they could trust to play anywhere.