HNL
The HNL is the top tier of Croatian football. It features clubs competing for the national title and European qualification spots, with a history of developing technical players and competitive teams. Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split are among the most successful and iconic clubs in the league's history.
β‘ Balanced, attacking play with emphasis on technical ball handlers and solid defensive organization.
π Notable Facts
- Established in 1992 following Croatia's independence, succeeding the Yugoslav league system.
- Dinamo Zagreb has won the most league titles in HNL history.
- Several HNL clubs regularly compete in UEFA competitions, with Dinamo Zagreb reaching multiple Champions League group stages.
π Top Teams
π League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Zagreb | 23 | 16 | 3 | 4 | +35 | 51 |
| 2 | Hajduk Split | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | +15 | 46 |
| 3 | Rijeka | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | +9 | 32 |
| 4 | NK Varazdin | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | -5 | 32 |
| 5 | Slaven | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | -4 | 31 |
| 6 | NK Istra 1961 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -5 | 30 |
| 7 | NK Lokomotiva | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | -6 | 29 |
| 8 | HNK Gorica | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | -7 | 26 |
| 9 | Vukovar 91 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -15 | 20 |
| 10 | Osijek | 23 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -17 | 17 |

