marko bijac

Marko Bijac is a Croatian water polo goalkeeper known for his leadership and consistent performance at both club and international levels. After leading VK Jug to a historic LEN Champions League victory in the 2015–16 season, Marko Bijac established himself as a dominant force in international water polo. During his six-year tenure with VK Jug (2012-2018), Bijac secured the LEN Champions League title and the LEN Super Cup in 2016, earning multiple LEN Champions League Goalkeeper of the Year awards. Concurrently, Bijac began his esteemed international career with the Croatian men’s national water polo team in 2012, contributing to bronze medals at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships and 2014 FINA Men’s Water Polo World Cup, and silver medals at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships and 2015 FINA Men’s Water Polo World League.

Most recently, Bijac secured his second Olympic silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, further solidifying his status as one of the sport’s most consistent performers, and earning numerous Croatian Water Polo Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards. Bijac’s dedication and methodical approach, noted by World Aquatics regarding his Paris 2024 Olympics preparation, underscores his commitment to being a top-tier athlete. His consistent high performance and leadership qualities make him a formidable and marketable force in international water polo.