Former Rangers goalkeeper Robby McCrorie has signed a two-year contract with NK Varaždin. The transfer of the 28-year-old Scot to the Croatian top-flight club was reported by GlasgowWorld.
McCrorie joins a club that is currently second in the SuperSport HNL table and finished third last season. The next challenge for Varaždin is an away fixture against HNK Gorica on September 12, 2026, which you can follow on our fixtures page.
Why did McCrorie choose Varaždin?
Robby McCrorie has approached his move to Croatia with great optimism. "My first impressions of the club were excellent." McCrorie said. "I have spoken to several former teammates about the Croatian League and I come here with a very good feeling."
The goalkeeper highlighted the club's ambition as a key attraction. McCrorie added: "This is an ambitious club that is improving from season to season and striving for the top of the table." The club's current position can be checked on the league standings page.
What is the new Varaždin goalkeeper's career path?
Robby McCrorie is a product of the Rangers academy. During his career in Scotland, he had loan spells at Greenock Morton, Queen of the South, Livingston, and Kilmarnock. Although he has been in the wider Scotland national team squad and even received a yellow card on the bench during a Nations League match against Ukraine, he has yet to make his senior debut.
His arrival in Varaždin makes him the second Scottish player to feature in the Croatian top flight. The first was Scott McKenna. McCrorie's experience and desire for a new challenge were key factors in this move.
How does McCrorie fit into the squad?
The arrival of an experienced goalkeeper brings competition to the number one spot at NK Varaždin. McCrorie arrives with the aim of helping the club fight for high goals this season. His adaptation to a new style of play and language will be important, but the positive club atmosphere he noted should ease that process.
A detailed overview of all players, including the new member, is available on our squad page. The club hopes McCrorie's experience and professionalism will contribute to stability at the back. The goalkeeper's contract with NK Varaždin runs until the summer of 2028.
