Josip Sutalo
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Josip Sutalo 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Josip Sutalo has appeared in 24 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,797 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 24 | 1,797 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 6.77 |
 Champions League | 6 | 401 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.49 |
 KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Total | 31 | 2,288 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 6.69 |
Eredivisie
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.10 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 4 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 6 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Josip Sutalo has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 599 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josip Sutalo has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1797 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1445 | 72.40 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 1316 | 65.90 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 2.60 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 108 | 5.41 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 132 | 6.61 | 72 |
Josip Sutalo has completed 1316 of 1445 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.90 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.05 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 85 | 4.26 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 48 | 2.40 | 75 |
| Touches | 1713 | 85.80 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 158 | 7.91 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.40 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 0.35 | 35 |
Josip Sutalo completes 18 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 85 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 0.65 | 1 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.35 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 38 | 1.90 | 97 |
| Clearances | 102 | 5.11 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 92 | 4.61 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.35 | 86 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.20 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Josip Sutalo makes 13 tackles and 38 interceptions , adding 102 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 138 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.40 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 0.80 | 6 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Josip Sutalo has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right center back (18 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josip Sutalo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 404 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.09 |
 World Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.70 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.17 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 29 | 2,452 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 7.32 |
 Europa League | 16 | 1,454 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 4.58 |
 UEFA Nations League | 8 | 750 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 7 | 630 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.39 |
 European Championship | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.80 |
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 23 | 1,980 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 7.07 |
| Europa League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.93 |
| Champions League | 4 | 337 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.81 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.36 |
 1. HNL | 3 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.24 |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 27 | 2,273 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 7.25 |
| Champions League | 7 | 557 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6.02 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa League | 7 | 584 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.33 |
About Josip Sutalo
Eredivisie 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Josip Sutalo has featured across 24 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1797 minutes. Josip Sutalo has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josip Sutalo has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 18 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (86% success rate). Josip Sutalo has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josip Sutalo has registered 13 tackles (7 won), 38 interceptions, and 102 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1316 from 1445 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Josip Sutalo has won 85 of 131 total duels.
Discipline
Josip Sutalo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 8.
About Josip Sutalo
Josip Sutalo is a 26-year-old defender playing for Ajax in the Eredivisie, representing Croatia. Josip Sutalo is right-footed and wears the number 37 shirt. Born on 28 February 2000.
Most recent appearance
Josip Sutalo's most recent match was away at Portugal on January 27th. Ajax lost 2-1. Josip Sutalo played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Josip Sutalo and Ajax are next in action on December 31st against Vojvodina in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Vojvodina vs Ajax match preview.
Teammates at Ajax
Josip Sutalo currently plays alongside Steven Berghuis, Dies Janse, Joeri Heerkens, Ko Itakura, Davy Klaassen, Maher Carrizo, Jorthy Mokio, Kasper Dolberg, Don-Angelo Konadu, Owen Wijndal, Marcos Leonardo, Aaron Bouwman, Caio Henrique, Rayane Bounida, Daley Blind, Youri Regeer, Maarten Paes, Youri Baas, Josip Sutalo, Paul Reverson, Oscar Gloukh, Anton Gaaei, Lucas Rosa, Mika Godts, Kian Fitz-Jim, Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, Ahmetcan Kaplan and Oliver Edvardsen at Ajax.