Nik Skafar Zuzic
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N. Skafar Zuzic
Istra 1961ForwardNik Skafar Zuzic 2026/2027 season stats
As a left winger, Nik Skafar Zuzic has appeared in 8 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 453 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.60 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 69 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.79 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.40 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.20 | 87 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.40 | 83 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.40 | 50 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.39 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 41 |
Nik Skafar Zuzic has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Nik Skafar Zuzic has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 65 minutes. Nik Skafar Zuzic has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 83rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 91 | 18.10 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 62 | 12.30 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.20 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 3.97 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 1.19 | 20 |
Nik Skafar Zuzic has completed 62 of 91 passes at 68% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 2.19 | 87 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 4.77 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 54 |
| Duels won | 40 | 7.95 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.40 | 17 |
| Touches | 194 | 38.50 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 70 | 13.91 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.59 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 3.58 | 94 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.79 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 30 | 5.96 | 76 |
Nik Skafar Zuzic completes 11 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.99 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.19 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.40 | 46 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 3.18 | 57 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Nik Skafar Zuzic makes 10 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 4.17 | 87 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nik Skafar Zuzic has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left winger (6 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nik Skafar Zuzic previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Nik Skafar Zuzic
1. HNL 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Nik Skafar Zuzic has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 8 appearances (6 starts), totalling 453 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Nik Skafar Zuzic has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.41 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nik Skafar Zuzic has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (46% success rate). Nik Skafar Zuzic has contributed 7 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nik Skafar Zuzic has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 62 from 91 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Nik Skafar Zuzic has won 40 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Nik Skafar Zuzic has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 18.
About Nik Skafar Zuzic
Nik Skafar Zuzic is a 17-year-old forward playing for Istra 1961 in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Nik Skafar Zuzic is -footed and wears the number 30 shirt. Born on 3 June 2009.
Most recent appearance
Nik Skafar Zuzic's most recent match was away at Gorica on October 19th. Istra 1961 lost 0-1. Nik Skafar Zuzic played 72 minutes, registering 4 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Nik Skafar Zuzic and Istra 1961 are next in action on January 24th against Osijek in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Osijek vs Istra 1961 match preview.
Teammates at Istra 1961
Nik Skafar Zuzic currently plays alongside Hamza Jaganjac, Baba Yatera, Dominik Celija, Vinko Rozic, Rene Hrvatin, Josip Radosevic, Matija Kablar, Daouda Doumbia, Emil Frederiksen, Nik Skafar Zuzic, Silvio Gorican, Raul Kumar, Antonio Mauric, Gustavo Albarracín, Dukan Ahmeti, Stipe Ukich, Franko Kolic, Isaac, Samuli Miettinen, Advan Kadusic, Mohamed Nasraoui, Niko Sepic, Jan Paus-Kunst and Demirel Hodzic at Istra 1961.