Nikola Vlašić is a Croatian attacking midfielder for Torino and a key figure for the national team, recognized for his technical brilliance, vision, and goal-scoring threat from midfield. Now 28, his career has seen him rise from the Hajduk Split academy to the Premier League with Everton, before flourishing at CSKA Moscow where he became a star, earning a move to West Ham and subsequently Torino. At CSKA, he was the team's creative heartbeat, scoring spectacular goals and providing assists in both domestic and Champions League matches. His honors include the Russian Footballer of the Year award in 2021. A player with elegant close control and a powerful shot, Vlašić is a modern number ten capable of deciding games, and he continues to be a vital creative force in Serie A.