David Puclin stats
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1. HNL
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3.90
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D. Puclin
VaraždinMidfielder
D. Puclin vs Slaven Koprivnica
4 games played, 3 more on the benchDavid Puclin's next match is on Saturday at 17:00 against Slaven Koprivnica. See how David Puclin did in earlier matches against Slaven Koprivnica.
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Saturday 17:00Sat 17:00Before the next match
Varaždin v Slaven Koprivnica, SaturdayWhat Slaven Koprivnica allow right central midfielders
Position stats7 appearances at RCM against Slaven Koprivnica in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. HNL.
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Odds OutliersDavid Puclin 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, David Puclin has appeared in 22 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 758 minutes at an average rating of 5.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL midfielders.
Attacking stats
David Puclin has taken 9 shots with 4 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 84 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. David Puclin has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 758 minutes. David Puclin has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
David Puclin has completed 218 of 287 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
David Puclin completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 62 duels .
Defending stats
David Puclin makes 32 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
David Puclin has committed 21 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left central midfielder (3 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (2) and right central midfielder (1).
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Varaždin squad
21 yrs
25 yrsD. Puclin
34 yrs#6
T. Duvnjak23 yrs#8A. Latkovic
25 yrs#10
S. Ilinkovic
24 yrs#15
L. Lukanic22 yrs#19
I. Posavec28 yrs#21L. Mamic24 yrs#22M. Marina37 yrs#24I. Canjuga20 yrs#28
26 yrs
24 yrs
32 yrs
28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 25 | 2,116 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 56 | 7.27 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 16 | 943 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 7.00 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 21 | 1,506 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 7.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About David Puclin
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, David Puclin has scored 1 goal across 22 appearances (8 starts), totalling 758 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. David Puclin has attempted 9 shots with 4 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.49 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David Puclin has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). David Puclin has contributed 1 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David Puclin has registered 32 tackles (19 won), 9 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 218 from 287 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. David Puclin has won 62 of 112 total duels.
Discipline
David Puclin has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 11.
About David Puclin
David Puclin is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Varaždin in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. David Puclin is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 17 June 1992.
Most recent appearance
David Puclin's most recent match was away at Hajduk Split on August 17th. Varaždin lost 1-0. David Puclin played 27 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- August 17th1-0 lossatHajduk Split(27 mins, rating 6.81)
- June 18th0-1 winatLokomotiva Zagreb(12 mins, rating 6.61)
- June 16th0-0 drawvsOsijek(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 1st2-0 winvsRudeš(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 2nd3-1 lossatDinamo Zagreb(18 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
David Puclin and Varaždin are next in action on May 25th against Slaven Koprivnica in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Varaždin vs Slaven Koprivnica match preview.
Teammates at Varaždin
David Puclin currently plays alongside Valentin Akrap, Josip Silic, Roberto Puncec, Frane Maglica, Luka Lukanic, Luka Posinkovic, Stipe Juric, Mario Marina, Ivan Canjuga, Luka Skaricic, Petar Bockaj, Silvio Ilinkovic, Gregor Sikosek, Luka Mamic, Domagoj Begonja, T. Novak, Emmanuel Uchegbu, Tomislav Duvnjak, Matej Vuk, Mario Mladenovski, Aleksa Latkovic, Mateo Barac, Robby McCrorie, Ivan Posavec, Novak Tepsic, Sven Lesjak, David Puclin, Iuri Tavares and Elvir Durakovic at Varaždin.