Dominik Kovacic
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Dominik Kovacic 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Dominik Kovacic has appeared in 33 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 2,968 minutes at an average rating of 6.79. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.06 | 51 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.30 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.18 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.09 | 43 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 75 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.40 | 48 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.36 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 42 |
Dominik Kovacic has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 270 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dominik Kovacic has 2 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 247 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1585 | 48.10 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 1369 | 41.50 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 108 | 3.27 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.09 | 39 |
| Backward passes | 65 | 1.97 | 6 |
| Passes (final third) | 179 | 5.43 | 40 |
Dominik Kovacic has completed 1369 of 1585 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.33 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.36 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 87 |
| Duels won | 127 | 3.85 | 27 |
| Aerials won | 45 | 1.36 | 46 |
| Touches | 1985 | 60.20 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 242 | 7.34 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 23 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.36 | 14 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.21 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dominik Kovacic completes 11 dribbles at a 92% success rate and wins 127 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 61 | 1.85 | 60 |
| Tackles won | 41 | 1.24 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 42 | 1.27 | 68 |
| Clearances | 157 | 4.76 | 64 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 128 | 3.88 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Dominik Kovacic makes 61 tackles and 42 interceptions , adding 157 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 49 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 60th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 43 | 1.30 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.12 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 10.75 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 1.67 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dominik Kovacic has committed 43 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.8 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left center back (31 appearances), also at right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 29 | 2,484 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Dominik Kovacic
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Dominik Kovacic has scored 2 assists across 33 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2968 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Dominik Kovacic has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dominik Kovacic has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (92% success rate). Dominik Kovacic has contributed 14 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dominik Kovacic has registered 61 tackles (41 won), 42 interceptions, and 157 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1369 from 1585 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Dominik Kovacic has won 127 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Dominik Kovacic has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 43 fouls and winning 12.
About Dominik Kovacic
Dominik Kovacic is a 32-year-old defender playing for Slaven Koprivnica in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Dominik Kovacic is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 5 January 1994.
Most recent appearance
Dominik Kovacic's most recent match was away at Osijek on October 17th. Slaven Koprivnica lost 2-0. Dominik Kovacic played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 6 tackles with a match rating of 7.32.
Recent matches
- October 17th2-0 lossatOsijek(90 mins, rating 7.32)
- February 7th1-4 lossvsDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, rating 6.05)
- March 13th1-0 winvsGorica(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.76)
- November 13th2-2 drawvsVukovar(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
- December 1st2-1 lossatLokomotiva Zagreb(88 mins, rating 6.45)
Next fixture
Dominik Kovacic and Slaven Koprivnica are next in action on August 3rd against Dinamo Zagreb in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dinamo Zagreb vs Slaven Koprivnica match preview.
Teammates at Slaven Koprivnica
Dominik Kovacic currently plays alongside Luka Curkovic, Fabijan Sasek, Andro Sokac, Maj Pavli, Lovro Banovec, Marko Dabro, Ilija Nestorovski, Lukas Zahora, Karlo Sentic, Marko Zuljevic, Josip Mitrovic, Matija Jesenovic, Losika Ratshukudu, Filip Hlevnjak, Antonio Jakir, Patrik Marić, Osman Hadzikic, Ivan Cvetko, Dominik Kovacic, Igor Lepinjica, Leon Bošnjak, Filip Kruselj, Mihail Caimacov, Leonard Žuta, Vinko Medjimorec, Frano Vlašić, A. Adeshina, Antun Markovic, Ernis Qestaj, Tomislav Bozic, Karlo Isasegi, Ljuban Crepulja, Filip Mažar, Alen Grgic, Mateusz Stolarski and Lucas Fernandes at Slaven Koprivnica.