HNL debut on 16 September 2006 in a home match against Varteks, replacing double goalscorer Josip Balatinac in the 80th minute.

Varteks again proved to be a favoured opponent for Gabrić, with his first Hajduk goal coming against the same side on 17 March 2007.

He made 28 appearances in his maiden year in Turkey, scoring four times but largely struggled to impress and was therefore sent out on loan to MKE Ankaragücü for the 2010–11 season.

[1] After the accident, Gabrić was initially unable to walk, and had to undergo extensive rehabilitation in order to regain his motor skills.

HNL clash against NK Varaždin, the side he made his debut against and scored his first professional league goal against.

Later on, Gabrić continued his career in Zadar where he played under the tutelage of former Croatia national football team manager Igor Štimac.

Gabrić made his debut for Croatia in a November 2009 friendly match against Liechtenstein and earned a total of five caps, scoring one goal.