Niko Jankovic
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Niko Jankovic 2025/2026 season stats
As a left winger, Niko Jankovic has appeared in 13 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 909 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 13 | 909 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 17 | 7.12 |
 Europa League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6.48 |
 Champions League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.34 |
| Total | 19 | 1,479 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 20 | 6.90 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Shots | 25 | 2.50 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.60 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 1.39 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.50 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 64 |
| Key passes | 28 | 2.80 | 95 |
| Chances created | 26 | 2.57 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.50 | 94 |
Niko Jankovic has taken 25 shots with 6 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Niko Jankovic has 1 assist and 28 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 64th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 300 | 29.70 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 240 | 23.80 | 28 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 16 | 1.58 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 24 | 2.38 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 90 | 8.91 | 80 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 2.57 | 11 |
Niko Jankovic has completed 240 of 300 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.89 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 1.78 | 57 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 54 | 5.35 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.39 | 74 |
| Touches | 520 | 51.50 | 43 |
| Possession lost | 144 | 14.26 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.59 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.68 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.99 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Niko Jankovic completes 9 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 54 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.68 | 49 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.29 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.30 | 11 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.89 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 3.96 | 33 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Niko Jankovic makes 17 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.59 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.20 | 54 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.30 | 87 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.28 | 31 |
| 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 |
Niko Jankovic has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left winger (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Niko Jankovic previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 34 | 2,994 | 8 | 2 | 43 | 55 | 7.01 |
| Europa League | 4 | 353 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 158 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 31 | 2,063 | 11 | 4 | 38 | 24 | 7.46 |
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 408 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 19 | 1,231 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 6.95 |
| Europa Conference League | 5 | 372 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Champions League | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Niko Jankovic
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Niko Jankovic has scored 1 assist across 13 appearances (11 starts), totalling 909 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Niko Jankovic has attempted 25 shots with 6 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niko Jankovic has created 26 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (50% success rate). Niko Jankovic has contributed 28 key passes and 73 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niko Jankovic has registered 17 tackles (13 won), 3 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 240 from 300 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Niko Jankovic has won 54 of 93 total duels.
Discipline
Niko Jankovic has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 17.
About Niko Jankovic
Niko Jankovic is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Rijeka in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Niko Jankovic is right-footed. Born on 25 August 2001.
Most recent appearance
Niko Jankovic's most recent match was away at Gorica on December 11th. Rijeka won 1-0. Niko Jankovic played 59 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- December 11th1-0 winvsGorica(59 mins, rating 6.81)
- February 7th0-0 drawatShakhtar Donetsk(7 mins, rating 6.4)
- December 9th3-0 winvsCelje(6 mins, rating 6.5)
- November 27th3-1 winvsVukovar(70 mins, rating 7.89)
- February 18th1-1 drawatLokomotiva Zagreb(90 mins, rating 7.02)
Next fixture
Niko Jankovic and Rijeka are next in action on December 12th against Derry City in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rijeka vs Derry City match preview.
Teammates at Rijeka
Niko Jankovic currently plays alongside Tornike Morchiladze, Noel Bodetic, Roko Valincic, Ante Orec, Dominik Thaqi, Tiago Dantas, Ante Majstorovic, Dimitri Legbo, Ivan Cubelic, Justas Lasickas, Téo Barišić, Daniel Adu-Adjei, Jakov Puljic, Alfonso Barco, Niko Jankovic, Moreno Zivkovic, Dominik Dogan, Petar Raguz, Domagoj Ivan Maric, Branko Pavic, Toni Fruk, Matej Momcilovski, Ante Matej Juric, Merveil Ndockyt, Florent Shehu, Mladen Devetak, Gabriel Rukavina, Anel Husic, Aleksa Todorovic, Amer Gojak, David Nwolokor, Cherno Saho and Samuele Vignato at Rijeka.