Arijan Ademi, born on 29 May 1991, hails from Croatia. As a robust midfielder, he primarily serves as a central defensive linchpin for Dinamo Zagreb. His imposing presence on the pitch is accentuated by his physicality, standing at a solid 6ft (1.83m) and weighing12st 3lb (78kg). According to Transfermarkt, his current market value hovers around £700k.
Ademi's journey into professional football commenced in July 2007 when he signed up with Sibenik in the HNL in Croatia. Over three seasons (2007 - 2010), he graduated from a debutant to an established starter, registering 56 league appearances and a couple of goals to his name.
In the summer of 2010, Ademi switched base to Dinamo Zagreb, a move that cost the latter £360k. His tenure at Dinamo Zagreb has been quite prolific, punctuated by a brief loan spell at Lokomotiva Zagreb in 2012. During this period, he made three league appearances.
After returning from his loan in July 2012, Ademi continued his impressive form at Dinamo Zagreb, clocking multiple seasons of 20+ appearances and regularly finding the net. His two-season stint in 2022 - 2024 was particularly noteworthy, making 46 appearances and netting six goals. Currently, in the 2024 - 2025 season, Ademi has featured 11 times and scored twice thus far.
In March 2023, Ademi took the plunge and moved to Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League for a lofty fee of £1m. However, his stint in China was short-lived, and he returned to Dinamo Zagreb in September 2023 on a cut-price deal worth around £270k.
In addition to his club commitment, Ademi rendered his services in the prestigious Champions League during the 2024 - 2025 season for Dinamo Zagreb, where he made two starts and appeared twice as a substitute.
