Gjoko Zajkov
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Match-by-match stats
Gjoko Zajkov 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Gjoko Zajkov has appeared in 26 UAE Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,334 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other UAE Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.50 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.27 | 66 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.15 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.10 | 11 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 23 |
Gjoko Zajkov has taken 12 shots with 3 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 195 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gjoko Zajkov has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 2334 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1060 | 40.90 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 919 | 35.40 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 57 | 2.20 | 55 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 31 |
| Backward passes | 61 | 2.35 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 100 | 3.86 | 25 |
Gjoko Zajkov has completed 919 of 1060 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.15 | 30 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.15 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Duels won | 83 | 3.20 | 27 |
| Aerials won | 48 | 1.85 | 80 |
| Touches | 1299 | 50.10 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 153 | 5.90 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.19 | 13 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.31 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.08 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Gjoko Zajkov completes 4 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 83 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 0.93 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.58 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 0.85 | 41 |
| Clearances | 110 | 4.24 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 69 | 2.66 | 33 |
| 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 | 77 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Gjoko Zajkov makes 24 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 110 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 97 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.62 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.15 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 44 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 0.93 | 7 |
| 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 |
Gjoko Zajkov has committed 16 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
UAE Pro LeagueMainly right center back (20 appearances), also at left center back (4) and center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gjoko Zajkov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 9 | 781 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6.99 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 20 | 1,626 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 7.05 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.03 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 406 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 241 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 23 | 1,621 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 16 | 1,440 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4.44 |
 Premier League | 14 | 1,108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.07 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 20 | 1,771 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Gjoko Zajkov
UAE Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the UAE Pro League, Gjoko Zajkov has featured across 26 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2334 minutes. Gjoko Zajkov has attempted 12 shots with 3 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gjoko Zajkov has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (100% success rate). Gjoko Zajkov has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gjoko Zajkov has registered 24 tackles (15 won), 22 interceptions, and 110 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 919 from 1060 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Gjoko Zajkov has won 83 of 138 total duels.
Discipline
Gjoko Zajkov has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 8.
About Gjoko Zajkov
Gjoko Zajkov is a 31-year-old defender playing for Ajman in the UAE Pro League, representing Macedonia. Gjoko Zajkov is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 10 February 1995.
Most recent appearance
Gjoko Zajkov's most recent match was away at Türkiye on July 28th. Ajman lost 4-0. Gjoko Zajkov played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.23.
Recent matches
- July 28th4-0 lossatTürkiye(46 mins, rating 6.23)
- June 21st0-0 drawatBosnia and Herzegovina(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- August 25th2-2 drawvsAl Nasr(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- February 6th0-2 winatDibba Al Fujairah(90 mins, rating 7.24)
- April 4th1-1 drawvsAl Jazira(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.36)
Teammates at Ajman
Gjoko Zajkov currently plays alongside Jobson, Lourency, Mohammad Nasser, A. Vasiljević, Victor Henrique, Ismail Moumen, Abdullah Al Junaibi, Mohamed Ismail, Victor Hugo, Ali Mohamed, A. Mtitiche, Yuri Matias, S. El Hadani, Mohamed Yousef, Salem Suliman, M. Souboul, Lithierry, F. Ben Njima, Bilal Yousef, Abdelrahman Rakan, Abdulla Abdelaziz, Yousuf Ahmed, Yahya Jabrane, Mohammad Juma Al Balooshi, Ismail Al-Tamimi, Obaid Raed, Walid Azaro, S. Gassama, Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Gjoko Zajkov at Ajman.