Ante Rebić
A powerful and explosive winger whose ferocious style of play made him a key figure in Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Croatian footballer·Birthday: September 21·Millennials
Biography
Ante Rebić is a footballer of thrilling, sometimes chaotic, intensity. His career path has been one of dramatic highs and frustrating inconsistencies, defined by a physicality and directness that can overwhelm defenders. Emerging from the famed academy of RNK Split, he bounced through several European leagues before finding a home and his best form at Eintracht Frankfurt. It was in Germany that he became a cult hero, his relentless pressing and thunderous strikes embodying the team's aggressive identity. He scored crucial goals in their triumphant 2018 DFB-Pokal run. That same summer, he announced himself globally on the biggest stage. As a starter for Croatia, his bulldozing performances on the left flank were instrumental in their improbable journey to the World Cup final, including a goal in the decisive semi-final win over England. Later moves to AC Milan and elsewhere saw flashes of his brilliance, but often hampered by injury. Now back in Croatia, he remains a player capable of deciding games through sheer force of will.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ante was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ante Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Ante's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a crucial goal in the 2018 World Cup semi-final, helping Croatia defeat England and reach the final.
- Won the DFB-Pokal with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018, scoring in the final against Bayern Munich.
- Earned a Serie A title with AC Milan in the 2021-2022 season, contributing during the campaign.
- Represented Croatia in multiple major tournaments, including two World Cups and UEFA Euro 2020.
Did You Know?
He began his professional career at his local club, RNK Split, before moving to Fiorentina in Italy.
He is known for his distinctive, heavily tattooed appearance.
His playing style has often been described as 'rock and roll football' for its high-energy, aggressive nature.
“I play with fire and aggression; that is my weapon on the pitch.”
