19-year-old Teodor Kralevski starts at Poljud in Lokomotiva debut, loses to Hajduk Split
Kralevski completed a full debut for Lokomotiva Zagreb at Poljud on 30 August 2026, but Hajduk Split won 2:0.
Teodor Kralevski, 19, made his first professional start and played the full 90 minutes for Lokomotiva Zagreb at Poljud on 30 August 2026, but his side lost 2:0 to Hajduk Split.
Although Kralevski wears the Croatian flag and has represented Croatia at youth level, the youngster remains eligible in the future to represent his father's country and the country where he was born.
Debut on a big stage
The match at Poljud was Kralevski’s maiden appearance as a starter for Lokomotiva. Facing his boyhood club, Hajduk Split, the young midfielder stood out for his composure and stamina despite the 2:0 defeat.
Born in Split and with a mother from the city, Kralevski also has family ties to Hajduk: his father, Igor Kralevski, played for the club. That background added a personal edge to an otherwise routine league fixture.
Coaches and scouts will note that at 19 he completed a full professional match against a top Croatian side — an encouraging sign for both his club career and his international options going forward.
Photo: press material from the event
