Zvonimir Sarlija
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Zvonimir Sarlija 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Zvonimir Sarlija has appeared in 27 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 2,211 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 27 | 2,211 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 6.98 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 420 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.16 |
| Total | 31 | 2,631 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.08 | 59 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 93 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.12 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.28 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 29 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.40 | 48 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.28 | 42 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.08 | 55 |
Zvonimir Sarlija has taken 12 shots with 2 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 184 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zvonimir Sarlija has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 316 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1654 | 67.30 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 1521 | 61.90 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 1.59 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 93 | 3.79 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 83 | 3.38 | 11 |
Zvonimir Sarlija has completed 1521 of 1654 passes at 92% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.28 | 44 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.33 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 149 | 6.07 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 64 | 2.61 | 88 |
| Touches | 1999 | 81.40 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 157 | 6.39 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.45 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 40 | 1.63 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.08 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zvonimir Sarlija completes 7 dribbles at a 88% success rate and wins 149 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 40 | 1.63 | 49 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.06 | 46 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 0.98 | 40 |
| Clearances | 110 | 4.48 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 94 | 3.83 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 82 |
Zvonimir Sarlija makes 40 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 110 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 34 | 1.38 | 72 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.28 | 79 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.86 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 74 | 3.01 | 85 |
| 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 |
Zvonimir Sarlija has committed 34 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.9 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly right center back (22 appearances), also at left center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 7 | 498 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.86 |
| 1. HNL | 7 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 28 | 2,320 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7.19 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 21 | 1,597 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 6.53 |
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 20 | 1,563 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Zvonimir Sarlija
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Zvonimir Sarlija has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 27 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2211 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Zvonimir Sarlija has attempted 12 shots with 2 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zvonimir Sarlija has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (88% success rate). Zvonimir Sarlija has contributed 9 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zvonimir Sarlija has registered 40 tackles (26 won), 24 interceptions, and 110 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1521 from 1654 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Zvonimir Sarlija has won 149 of 253 total duels.
Discipline
Zvonimir Sarlija has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 34 fouls and winning 40.
About Zvonimir Sarlija
Zvonimir Sarlija is a 29-year-old defender playing for Hajduk Split in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Zvonimir Sarlija is right-footed and wears the number 31 shirt. Born on 29 August 1996.
Most recent appearance
Zvonimir Sarlija's most recent match was away at Varaždin on February 1st. Hajduk Split won 3-1. Zvonimir Sarlija played 46 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.77.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Zvonimir Sarlija and Hajduk Split are next in action on February 10th against Pafos FC in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hajduk Split vs Pafos FC match preview.
Teammates at Hajduk Split
Zvonimir Sarlija currently plays alongside Simun Hrgovic, Dante Stipica, Ron Raci, Andjelo Sutalo, Mihael Zaper, Adam Guram, Marino Skelin, Hugo Guillamón, Ivan Krstanovic, Niko Fridl, Luka Banovic, Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo, Marko Livaja, Dario Maresic, Niko Sigur, Etnik Brruti, Toni Perajica, Abdoulie Sanyang, Dalisson de Almeida, Luka Jurak, Alberto del Moral, Dominik Babic, Luka Hodak, Adrion Pajaziti, Davyd Fesyuk, Mathieu Acapandié, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivica Ivusic, Roko Brajkovic, Noa Skoko, Filip Krovinovic, Zvonimir Sarlija, Rokas Pukstas, Fran Karacic, Lovre Loncar, Toni Silic, Dario Melnjak and Michele Sego at Hajduk Split.