Croatian national team player Luka Ivanušec married Tia Vugrinec in Varaždin, daughter of legendary Davor Vugrinec. Joško Gvardiol and Kristijan Jakić were also at the wedding.
Croatian footballer Luka Ivanušec entered the bonds of matrimony on July 25, 2026, marrying Tia Vugrinec, the daughter of one of Croatian football's icons, Davor Vugrinec. The ceremony was held at St. Nicholas Church in Varaždin, and among family and friends, well-known national teammates also congratulated the couple.
The wedding drew significant attention, as among the guests were Joško Gvardiol and Kristijan Jakić, two of Ivanušec's teammates from the Croatian national team. Before the church ceremony, a wedding procession passed through Varaždin's streets, attracting the notice of many local residents and passersby. A joyful atmosphere marked the entire day, with congratulations arriving from all sides for the newlyweds.
The love story of Luka and Tia has roots stretching back to childhood. According to Slobodna Dalmacija, the pair first met as children at the Youth Sports Games in Split, and later became friends through high school. After that, contact was lost for four to five years, but fate reunited them in Zagreb when Luka was playing for Lokomotiva and Tia was studying at the Faculty of Law in the same city. They went for coffee and, as Slobodna Dalmacija reports, romance has blossomed ever since.
The romantic relationship between Ivanušec and Tia Vugrinec officially began in 2019, according to information from Tportal. The couple became engaged in June 2025, and the proposal date, June 12, 2025, was shared on social media without additional comments, just the date as a photo caption. Tia Vugrinec, besides being the daughter of a famous footballer, has completed law studies and has been a support to her partner at every step of his career for years.
Davor Vugrinec is a name well known to all fans of Croatian club football. The former striker made a name for himself in the HNL and is considered one of the legends of the domestic scene. His daughter Tia grew up in a football family, and now, through her marriage to Ivanušec, she has become part of that story in a whole new way.
Luka Ivanušec built his career through several clubs, gaining wider recognition for his performances with Gorica. He currently plays for Dutch side Feyenoord Rotterdam, and last season he was on loan at Greek club PAOK. For the Croatian national team, he has made 22 appearances and scored two goals. His last appearance for the Vatreni was on June 24, 2024, in a 1-1 draw against Italy at the European Championship, when he entered the game in the 70th minute.
Ivanušec's wedding comes just one day after another football celebration in Croatian sports circles. Toni Fruk married his long-term partner Karla Bobić on Friday, July 24, 2026, so this weekend brought dual celebrations in the Croatian football community. Both weddings attracted public and media attention, with congratulations pouring in from various quarters.
