Born on 2 March 2003, midfielder Lukas Kacavenda honed his skills in his native Croatia. Standing 5ft 9in tall (1.76m) and weighing a healthy 11st (70kg), he shows promising prowess primarily as a central midfielder for Dinamo Zagreb. In addition to his club commitments, Kacavenda has showcased his abilities on an international level, featuring for the Croatia U21 national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Kacavenda's current market value is estimated to be around £2.15m. He remains under contract with Dinamo Zagreb, with his tenure due to expire on 30 June 2027, meaning he's secured in his role for a further two years and seven months.
Kacavenda's career initially took root in August 2017, when he joined the ranks of Lokomotiva Zagreb in Croatia's HNL as a trainee. His progress was steady, with the 2022 - 2023 season witnessing him make 15 first team appearances in league matches. The subsequent 2023 - 2024 season saw a slight dip in his league appearances, down to four.
Regardless, Kacavenda's potential was deemed sufficient by Dinamo Zagreb, resulting in a loan transfer from Lokomotiva Zagreb in August 2023. With his move to Dinamo Zagreb becoming permanent in August 2024 for a fee of around £650k, Kacavenda has regularly featured in his preferred central midfield role. So far in the 2024 - 2025 season, he has marked his name on the score sheet once in ten first team appearances.
Kacavenda’s fledgling international career has seen him participate in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers of 2024 - 2025 for Croatia's U21 side. His contribution has been valuable, producing a goal in two starts and an additional two substitute appearances. Moreover, his talents have been deployed in the high-stakes environment of the Champions League in the 2024 - 2025 campaign for Dinamo Zagreb, where he has been part of the starting line-up twice and a replacement for three matches.
