At a gala ceremony in Zagreb, SuperSport HNL celebrated the conclusion of one of the most exciting seasons in Croatian football history, and the best individuals were honored with prestigious awards in eight categories. The winners were decided by a panel of experts (40%), club representatives (30%), and the audience (30%), ensuring a broad and objective evaluation of success.
Most essential awards and winners
- Best player of the season:
Marko Livaja (Hajduk) – He also won the award for top scorer (19 goals) and the best goal of the season. Livaja was nominated alongside Toni Fruk (Rijeka), Alen Grgić (Slaven Belupo), Robert Mudražija (Lokomotiva), and Dimitar Mitrovski (Varaždin). His teammates accepted the awards on his behalf, as Livaja was not present at the ceremony. - Best Coach:
Radomir Đalović (Rijeka) – He led Rijeka to its second championship title in the club’s history, and was also in the competition with Mario Kovačević (Varaždin) and Gonzalo Garcia (Osijek). - Best Young Player:
Toni Fruk (Rijeka) – With 10 goals and 10 assists, he was key in winning the title for Rijeka. - Best Goalkeeper:
Ivan Sušak (Varaždin) – He stood out with numerous saves and consistency throughout the season. - Best Defense:
Moris Valinčić, Filip Uremović, Stjepan Radeljić, Roko Jurišić – Members of the best defensive lines as chosen by the expert jury. - Best Goal:
Marko Livaja (Hajduk) – Award for the most beautiful goal of the season.
Top 11 SuperSport HNL:
| POSTION | PLAYER |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Ivan Sušak |
| Defense | Moris Valinčić |
| Filip Uremović | |
| Stjepan Radeljić | |
| Roko Jurišić | |
| Midfield | Alen Grgić |
| Toni Fruk | |
| Martin Baturina | |
| Mateo Lisica | |
| Attack | Sandro Kulenović |
| Marko Livaja |
Additional awards and recognitions
The Lifetime Achievement Award was also presented, honoring his long-term contribution to Croatian football. The ceremony provided an opportunity to reflect on the best moments of the season, and HNS President Marijan Kustić emphasized the growth in quality and popularity of the league, congratulating Rijeka on winning the title.
This gala evening was the crown of a highly uncertain and attractive season, and the awarded individuals and teams further confirmed their status in Croatian football. Marko Livaja stood out in particular, winning three awards, while Rijeka celebrated through coach Đalović and young Fruko, demonstrating the strength and breadth of the domestic league.
