Luka Juricic’s career is developing into a promising one, as the 20-year-old earned a professional contract with Halifax Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League back in September.

The midfielder began at ProStars Academy, and in 2022 moved to Puskas Akademia in Hungary to play for their U19s and men’s second team, before relocating to Croatia to play for Zrinski Osjecko. 

After four years in Europe, he returned to Canada and soon became an important player for Scrosoppi in his first League1 Ontario season. 

He made 16 appearances across the Men’s Premier Division and L1 Cup in 2025, finding the net four times, and he also scored two in two matches in the Men’s League2 Division.

In September, following some impressive performances for SFC, he secured a move to Halifax in the top flight of Canadian soccer, and now reflects on his spell at Scrosoppi as a positive one that helped him develop. 

“My year at Scrosoppi provided me with continued growth and development in soccer,” he said. “My training staff pushed me to focus and work to my fullest potential, while supporting me and encouraging me to reach for more. 

“It was a continued learning experience for me, which made me challenge myself and appreciate my coaching staff.

“My time with Scrosoppi has continued to remind me to work hard, be a team player and to always stay humble.”

After winning the Men’s Premier Division in 2024, Scrosoppi were hunting more silverware in 2025, and a 3-1 victory against divisional rivals Vaughan saw the team lift a second trophy in two years – their first L1 Cup.

Juricic’s main highlight from his time at the club is his two goals in the final, with his second-half strikes under the lights proving to be the match-winners for John Yacou’s side. 

Now, looking ahead, he is ready to step up and make his mark in the professional game. 

“I would like to play in the CPL – God willing. I pray to God and thank him for everything he’s given me.”

And for other young players like himself, his advice is always to put in the work. 

“Expect a lot from yourself. Train hard, be ready for the challenges that are ahead of you, and enjoy every moment.”