Luka Vrbancic
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Luka Vrbancic 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Luka Vrbancic has appeared in 18 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 1,033 minutes at an average rating of 6.34. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 13 | 1.10 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 8.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.52 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.52 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 15 | 1.30 | 69 |
| Chances created | 15 | 1.31 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.26 | 74 |
Luka Vrbancic has taken 13 shots with 1 on target (8% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Luka Vrbancic has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 570 | 49.70 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 461 | 40.20 | 82 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 2.53 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Backward passes | 97 | 8.45 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 98 | 8.54 | 94 |
Luka Vrbancic has completed 461 of 570 passes at 81% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.96 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 2.09 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 40 |
| Duels won | 82 | 7.14 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.35 | 14 |
| Touches | 789 | 68.70 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 173 | 15.07 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 1.39 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 33 | 2.88 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 17 | 1.48 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Luka Vrbancic completes 11 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 82 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 3.05 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.66 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.70 | 43 |
| Clearances | 18 | 1.57 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 71 | 6.19 | 87 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Luka Vrbancic makes 35 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 2.35 | 91 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.26 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 60 | 5.23 | 98 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Luka Vrbancic has committed 27 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Luka Vrbancic previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 28 | 1,691 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 42 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 5 | 218 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7.32 |
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 344 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 6 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.05 |
About Luka Vrbancic
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Luka Vrbancic has featured across 18 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1033 minutes. Luka Vrbancic has attempted 13 shots with 1 on target, a 8% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Luka Vrbancic has created 15 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (46% success rate). Luka Vrbancic has contributed 15 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Luka Vrbancic has registered 35 tackles (19 won), 8 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 461 from 570 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Luka Vrbancic has won 82 of 159 total duels.
Discipline
Luka Vrbancic has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 33.
About Luka Vrbancic
Luka Vrbancic is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Osijek in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Luka Vrbancic is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 4 July 2005.
Most recent appearance
Luka Vrbancic's most recent match was away at Slaven Koprivnica on October 17th. Osijek won 2-0. Luka Vrbancic played 67 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- October 17th2-0 winvsSlaven Koprivnica(67 mins, rating 6.44)
- May 14th2-0 lossatGorica(64 mins, rating 7.05)
- December 9th0-1 lossvsIstra 1961(44 mins, rating 7.22)
- May 7th1-0 lossatVukovar(12 mins, rating 6.58)
- February 15th0-0 drawvsLokomotiva Zagreb(44 mins, rating 6.33)
Next fixture
Luka Vrbancic and Osijek are next in action on August 3rd against Gorica in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gorica vs Osijek match preview.
Teammates at Osijek
Luka Vrbancic currently plays alongside Nail Omerovic, Luka Zebec, Jon Mersinaj, Roko Jurisic, Nikola Curcija, Marino Zeravica, Anton Matkovic, Ivan Barić, Kresimir Vrbanac, Miloš Jovičić, Balázs Bakti, Yannick Toure, Senad Mustafic, Ivano Kolarik, David Mejía, Borna Barisic, Domagoj Bukvic, Luka Jelenic, Oleksandr Petrusenko, Arnel Jakupovic, Marko Malenica, Simun Mikolcic, Niko Farkas, Stanislav Shopov, Renan Guedes, Luka Vrbancic, Vito Caic, Justice Ohajunwa, Jan Hlapcic, Emin Hasic and Ivan Dolcek at Osijek.