Ante Šuto
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ante Šuto | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Imotski, Croatia | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hibernian | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Croatia Zmijavci | |||
| 2014–2016 | RNK Split | ||
| 2016–2018 | Hajduk Split | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2024 | Croatia Zmijavci | 61 | (13) |
| 2024–2026 | Slaven Belupo | 49 | (9) |
| 2026– | Hibernian | 3 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 February 2026 | |||
Ante Šuto (Croatian: [ˈante ˈʃuto] AHN-teh SHOO-toh; born 19 June 2000) is a Croatian footballer who plays as a centre forward for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian. He previously played for Croatian Football League (HNL) clubs Croatia Zmijavci and Slaven Belupo.
Early life
Šuto was born on 19 June 2000 in Imotski, Split-Dalmatia County. In his youth years, he played for the academies of Croatia Zmijavci, RNK Split and Hajduk Split.[1]
Club career
Croatia Zmijavci
Slaven Belupo
Hibernian
Following rumours published by BBC Sport[2] and the Hibs Observer[3] of Šuto arriving in Edinburgh for a medical, it was officially confirmed on Deadline Day that he had signed for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian on a two and a half year deal in the midst of the 2025–26 season,[4][5][6][7] after reportedly being on the radar for the club for over half a year.[8] He made his debut for the club on 4 February 2026, coming on as a substitute for Dane Scarlett[9] and subsequently scoring the winning goal in second half stoppage time in a 3–2 home win over Dundee United at Easter Road in Leith.[10][11][12][13]
International career
Šuto is eligible to represent either Australia (as he holds an Australian passport)[14][15] or Croatia (where he was born and raised) internationally.[1]
Following his signing and subsequent debut goal for Hibernian on 4 February 2026, a possible selection for the Australia national team was suggested by media outlets in Australia, due to the unlikelihood of him being selected for the Croatia national team. Hibernian also has two other Australian internationals: Martin Boyle (who scored in the same match) and Jack Iredale, both of whom were born in Scotland.[16][17]
References
- ^ a b "Career So Far: Ante Šuto". Hibernian. 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Hibs set sights on Šuto & Passlack - gossip". BBC Sport. 1 February 2026.
- ^ McPartlin, Patrick (1 February 2026). "Hibs keen on Croatian attacker Ante Šuto to bolster attack". Hibs Observer.
- ^ "Ante Šuto joins Hibs". Hibernian. 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Hibs buy Passlack and Šuto as Garananga arrives on loan". BBC Sport. 2 February 2026.
- ^ Greechan, John (2 February 2026). "Hibs transfer news latest as THIRD forward signing of January window arrives on Deadline Day". Edinburgh Evening News.
- ^ "Hibs announce their fourth and fifth signings of the transfer window". Midlothian View. 2 February 2026.
- ^ McPartlin, Patrick (4 February 2026). "Hibs tracked Ante Šuto 'for months' before signing". Hibs Observer.
- ^ "Hibernian 3–2 Dundee United". BBC Sport. 4 February 2026.
- ^ Hislop, John (4 February 2026). "New signing Ante Šuto scores later winner for Hibs". The Edinburgh Reporter.
- ^ "Hibs debutant Ante Šuto couldn't have wished for a better start to Easter Road tenure". The Edinburgh Reporter. 5 February 2026.
- ^ McLauchlin, Brian (5 February 2026). ""Goosebumps" for Šuto on dream debut". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Hibernian 3–2 Dundee United: Ante Šuto's last-minute winner secures dream Scottish Premiership debut for Hibs' new signing". Sky Sports. 5 February 2026.
- ^ Monteverde, Marco (5 February 2026). "Ante Šuto sends message to Socceroos coach with late winner for Hibernian". The Advertiser.
- ^ Monteverde, Marco (5 February 2026). "Ante Šuto sends message to Socceroos coach with late winner for Hibernian". The Australian.
- ^ Rosengarten, Jake (3 February 2026). "Forward who is eligible to play for the Socceroos makes $848k move to Scotland". Football360.
- ^ Rosengarten, Jake (5 February 2026). "Possible Socceroo scores 93rd minute winner in dream debut with Aussies everywhere". Football360.