Stanišić's Superstar Footwork Raises the Bar for His MLS Team!
The FC Bayern defender has made its mark.
BERGAMO, ITALY - MARCH 10: Josip Stanisic of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern München at Stadio di Bergamo on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by F. Noever/FC Bayern via Getty Images) | FC Bayern via Getty Images Versatility is one of the most valuable traits a modern defender can have, and for Bayern Munich, Josip Stanišić has increasingly proven just how important that quality can be.
Whether deployed at right-back, left-back, center-back, or even in hybrid defensive roles, Stanišić has quietly become a dependable piece of the squad this season. Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany recently spoke about the Croatian international’s development and growing importance within the team. His comments highlighted both Stanišić’s football intelligence and the steady progress he has made over time.
“When Ivica Olić was last here for training, he said that it’s important for Croatia to have such an intelligent and versatile player like Stani. He’s also really fast, which some people don’t see. He needed time, but now he’s here.
He’s one of us. He’s played his way into an important role this season,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ). The reference to Ivica Olić — a former Bayern forward and longtime figure in Croatian football — underscores how highly Stanišić is regarded by those familiar with both club and national team environments.