Matej Šakota (born 16 August 2004) is a Bosnian footballer currently playing as a forward for Prva HNL club NK Slaven Belupo.
Club career
Born in Mostar, Šakota progressed through the youth academy of Zrinjski Mostar, signing a professional contract with the club in September 2021. On scoring in a 2–0 victory over Sloboda in May 2022, he broke Ivan Bubalo's 26-year-old record to become Zrinjski's youngest ever goalscorer.
In August 2022, he transferred to Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb, signing a five-year contract.
International career
Šakota has been selected and represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at levels Under-15, U16, U17, U18, and has played 20 games for the Under-19 team so far.
Personal life
Šakota's brother, Filip, is also a footballer, and currently plays for the academy of Zrinjski.