Josip Ćalušić

Josip Ćalušić is Konyaspor’s Bronze Wall card. The Croatian centre-back arrives from a career lined with six trophies, including league titles in Croatia and Slovenia plus a Croatian Super Cup win. A left‑footed, 1.87m defender, he brings years of big‑match composure to the Süper Lig stage.

This season’s data paints the picture of a pure defensive specialist. Eight appearances and 298 minutes show a player not yet a permanent fixture, but one who stabilises the back line whenever he steps on. His silver SHIELD badge, driven by 1.2 blocks and 1.5 interceptions per 90, underlines a defender who quite literally throws himself in front of shots. A season ability mark of 46, built on 35 in skills and a stylish 54 in the aesthetic side of his game, reflects a defender focused on doing the basics well. His form rating sits lower, hinting at a quiet spell, yet his standout Workrate dimension shows in the way he keeps competing in duels. With an emerging reliability band, this campaign is still building its sample size and story.

The stakes for Ćalušić revolve around cementing his role. A market value listed at €0M sets a low external bar, but the real measure is whether he can restore defensive Balance for Konyaspor when crunch matches arrive and the pressure rises.