The striker who broke a 32-game unbeaten streak and a 23-game winning run
In short: Few athletes can claim to have dismantled a dynasty's momentum in a single afternoon. Andrej Kramarić didn't just score goals; he became a statistical anomaly, shattering long-standing records and becoming the most prolific Croatian in Bundesliga history through a career defined by resilience and high-volume output.
Kramarić’s journey to becoming a Bundesliga icon was marked by early friction. Despite being hailed as a premier talent at Dinamo Zagreb, where he holds the record for the most youth goals, his time there was complicated by a public falling out with the board of directors in 2013. This dispute led to a move to HNK Rijeka, where he flourished, scoring 37 times in just 42 league matches. This prolific form earned him a record £9 million transfer to Leicester City, though his time in the Premier League was hampered by a lack of starting opportunities, leaving him ineligible for a winner's medal during their title run.
His career truly ignited in Germany. After a loan spell, he joined TSG Hoffenheim permanently in 2016. He quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the team, eventually becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the Bundesliga on March 29, 2019. His impact was often historic; on June 27, 2020, he scored four goals in a single match against Borussia Dortmund, becoming the first Hoffenheim player to achieve this feat and surpassing legendary figures like Gerd Müller in that specific context.
Kramarić's most notable individual feat occurred in September 2019. By scoring a brace against Bayern Munich, he ended the German giants' 32-game unbeaten run and their 23-game winning streak across all competitions. This period saw him break Mario Gómez's record for goals in consecutive league appearances, netting eight goals in four straight games. By 2021, he had secured his place in the record books as the Bundesliga's all-time top Croatian goalscorer, a title he solidified by reaching 100 goals for Hoffenheim in early 2022.
Beyond individual records, Kramarić has been a vital pillar for the Croatian national team. He has represented his country at three FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships. His career is a study in persistence, moving from a sidelined prospect in England to a record-breaking talisman in Germany, eventually becoming the most-capped Croatian player in the Bundesliga by early 2026.
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