After impressing in pre-season for Spurs before securing a loan move to Hamburger SV, Vuskovic has quickly become a fan favourite and was even voted as the Bundesliga player of the season (so far) by supporters of the league.
In an exclusive interview with Flashscore, Vuskovic spoke about his successful spell in Germany and why he is excelling despite all the expectations and pressure at a club as big as Hamburger.
"The biggest reason is that I have great trust from the manager and my teammates, the biggest reason is the excellent chemistry with my teammates, and my brother is here too, so it's easier for me.
"It means a lot to me that they trust me and that after some mistakes, I always get support."
Vuskovic went on to explain how it felt to be voted Bundesliga player of the first half of the season: "It means a lot to me because it means I'm playing very well, that I'm developing as I should, and that my work has been rewarded."
In the 2025/26 season, the Croatian international has scored three Bundesliga goals, not bad going for a centre-back. What is even more impressive, though, is that one of those goals was a sensational scorpion kick that helped Hamburger to a vital derby win against Werder Bremen last month.
On the goal, Vuskovic said: "Yeah, it was a really nice goal. I was very happy, especially as it happened in the derby; hopefully something similar can happen again in the future.
"There was a bit of luck involved too, because you have to strike the ball without looking, but I had the intention, I knew what I wanted to do and, well, it all turned out well."
Back in 2023, it was rumoured that the talented young defender was in high demand, but Tottenham convinced him to join them over some of the biggest clubs in Europe. When Vuskovic was quizzed as to why he chose Tottenham, the answer was clear: he believed in the club's future.
"The biggest reason I decided to transfer to Tottenham was the project they presented to me and my development. Of course, as a young player, I'm now being sent out on loan, but I'm convinced I'll fight my way back.
"Essentially, the main reason was their project for me, which I liked."
After being convinced to join Spurs, the 18-year-old spoke to former Tottenham player and now Croatia youth coach Niko Kranjcar about what to expect from his new employers.
"Niko told me he had a great time there; he said he was convinced I would enjoy myself as well. He emphasised that he met some really good people there and said nothing but positive things about the club."
Whilst the decision to switch Split for North London isn't one Vuskovic regrets, he did admit to having ambitions of playng in Spain one day.
"To be honest, it wasn't the Premier League I really wanted. I wasn't thinking about playing in England.
"I was always only thinking about the Croatian league and Hajduk (Split), but of the European leagues, Spain was somehow the closest to me, and now the German league – it's a really great league. One day I'd love to play in Spain, that's it."
Perhaps a valid reason for considering a future away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would be the fact that Thomas Frank's side are struggling to improve on a dismal 2024/25 campaign.
Therefore, Vuskovic's vision of being part of a project that is moving in a positive direction could prove difficult to realise at his parent club.
Speaking about watching Tottenham's underwhelming season from across the ocean, Vuskovic said: "I don't know. When I was in London, everything was good, good organisation and people. I don't know what's happening there now, apart from following the results."
In the short term, though, the impressive teenager is setting his sights on making the World Cup later this year after making his senior debut for the Croatia national team in November. There is growing momentum in Croatia that Vuskovic should start at centre-back in the States, and that is his goal.
"Of course, I hope so, it would be a great honour for me. I'm looking forward to playing in the World Cup."
Assuming he does make the plane in June, Vuskovic will surely look to his role models for inspiration. Fortunately for him, though, he has two great ones.
"My brother is my role model. He always gives me great advice, especially after everything he's been through. He's one of the main reasons I came to Hamburg.
"And of other players, maybe Cristiano Ronaldo, because of his mentality and everything he's achieved. He's a truly incredible player."