Luka Vrbancic stats
Croatia
Match-by-match stats
L. Vrbancic
OsijekMidfielder
L. Vrbancic vs Rudeš
2 games played, 2 more on the benchLuka Vrbancic's next match is on Sunday at 17:00 against Rudeš. See how Luka Vrbancic did in earlier matches against Rudeš.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Aug 8, 2026 | |||||||||||
| May 26, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Mar 17, 2024 | |||||||||||
| Dec 9, 2023 |
OSIvRUD
Sunday 17:00Sun 17:00Before the next match
Osijek v Rudeš, SundayWhat Rudeš allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at RCDM against Rudeš in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. HNL.
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Odds OutliersLuka Vrbancic 2026/2027 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Luka Vrbancic has appeared in 10 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 872 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL midfielders.
Attacking stats
Luka Vrbancic has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 125 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 35th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Luka Vrbancic has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. Luka Vrbancic has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 66th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Luka Vrbancic has completed 447 of 508 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Luka Vrbancic completes 12 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 60 duels .
Defending stats
Luka Vrbancic makes 20 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Luka Vrbancic has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
1. HNLMainly defensive midfielder (6 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Osijek squad
I. Dolcek
26 yrs#7
I. Baric19 yrs#9
Á. Cantero
26 yrs#21A. Ljatifi
19 yrs#30A. Matkovic20 yrs#34
D. Bukvic22 yrs#39A. León
26 yrs#79Balelo
24 yrs#99J. Ohajunwa
25 yrsD. Mejía
23 yrs#6
S. Mikolcic22 yrs#8
L. Tunjic
20 yrs#11V. Caic21 yrs#13O. Petrusenko
28 yrs#16N. Farkas19 yrs#18L. Vrbancic21 yrs#23J. Jezic18 yrs#48B. Bakti
21 yrs#67
34 yrs
25 yrs
23 yrs
21 yrs
25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 18 | 1,033 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 35 | 6.34 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 28 | 1,691 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 42 | 6.96 |
2023/2024
| 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 | - |
2022/2023
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Luka Vrbancic has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 872 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Luka Vrbancic has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.70 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Luka Vrbancic has created 14 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (75% success rate). Luka Vrbancic has contributed 14 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Luka Vrbancic has registered 20 tackles (11 won), 18 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 447 from 508 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Luka Vrbancic has won 60 of 98 total duels.
Discipline
Luka Vrbancic has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 23.
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 at home against Gorica on March 25th. Osijek drew 1-1. Luka Vrbancic played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.65.
Recent matches
- March 25th1-1 drawvsGorica(90 mins, rating 7.65)
- January 24th1-3 lossvsIstra 1961(62 mins, rating 6.47)
- June 16th0-0 drawatVaraždin(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- April 16th4-2 winvsDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.25)
- July 31st4-1 lossatRijeka(90 mins, rating 7.03)
Next fixture
Luka Vrbancic and Osijek are next in action on April 1st against Rudeš in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Osijek vs Rudeš match preview.
Teammates at Osijek
Luka Vrbancic currently plays alongside Nikola Curcija, Admir Ljatifi, Marko Malenica, Izak Jezic, Domagoj Bukvic, Marcel Heister, Oleksandr Petrusenko, Ivano Kolarik, David Mejía, Luka Jelenic, Luka Posavec, Balázs Bakti, Luka Vrbancic, Senad Mustafic, Simun Mikolcic, Luka Tunjic, Jona Jezic, Niko Farkas, David Kalem, Armando León, Justice Ohajunwa, Balelo, Ivan Baric, Anton Matkovic, Ivan Dolcek, Vito Caic, Jan Hlapcic, Emin Hasic, Álex Cantero and Jay Kruiver at Osijek.