Dario Melnjak
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Dario Melnjak 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Dario Melnjak has appeared in 22 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 907 minutes at an average rating of 6.16. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.20 | 90 |
| Shots | 14 | 1.40 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.50 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.20 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.60 | 96 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.30 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.70 | 96 |
| Chances created | 12 | 1.19 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.40 | 94 |
Dario Melnjak has taken 14 shots with 5 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dario Melnjak has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 76 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 465 | 46.10 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 358 | 35.50 | 51 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 2.68 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 1.49 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 90 | 8.93 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 80 | 7.94 | 84 |
Dario Melnjak has completed 358 of 465 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.20 | 36 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.50 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 29 |
| Duels won | 42 | 4.17 | 37 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 1.89 | 73 |
| Touches | 744 | 73.80 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 175 | 17.36 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.79 | 76 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.50 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.50 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dario Melnjak completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 42 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.59 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.49 | 80 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.89 | 31 |
| Clearances | 32 | 3.18 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 3.57 | 44 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Dario Melnjak makes 16 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.40 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 0.89 | 6 |
| 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 |
Dario Melnjak has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left back (7 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Dario Melnjak previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 32 | 1,619 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 30 | 6.32 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 13 | 1,079 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 7.38 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 35 | 2,991 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 40 | 7.09 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 349 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3.34 |
About Dario Melnjak
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Dario Melnjak has scored 2 assists across 22 appearances (8 starts), totalling 907 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Dario Melnjak has attempted 14 shots with 5 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dario Melnjak has created 12 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Dario Melnjak has contributed 17 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dario Melnjak has registered 16 tackles (15 won), 9 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 358 from 465 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Dario Melnjak has won 42 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Dario Melnjak has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About Dario Melnjak
Dario Melnjak is a 33-year-old defender playing for Hajduk Split in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Dario Melnjak is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 31 October 1992.
Most recent appearance
Dario Melnjak's most recent match was away at Žilina on November 21st. Hajduk Split lost 2-1. Dario Melnjak played 90 minutes with a match rating of 5.86.
Recent matches
- November 21st2-1 lossatŽilina(90 mins, rating 5.86)
- September 1st2-0 winvsŽilina(73 mins, rating 6.5)
- January 19th6-3 winvsVukovar(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 16th1-1 drawatLokomotiva Zagreb(2 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th2-0 lossatDinamo Zagreb(76 mins, rating 6.06)
Next fixture
Dario Melnjak and Hajduk Split are next in action on February 10th against Pafos FC in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hajduk Split vs Pafos FC match preview.
Teammates at Hajduk Split
Dario Melnjak currently plays alongside Simun Hrgovic, Dante Stipica, Ron Raci, Andjelo Sutalo, Mihael Zaper, Adam Guram, Marino Skelin, Hugo Guillamón, Ivan Krstanovic, Niko Fridl, Luka Banovic, Peter Nnaemeka Ugwuodo, Marko Livaja, Dario Maresic, Niko Sigur, Etnik Brruti, Toni Perajica, Abdoulie Sanyang, Dalisson de Almeida, Luka Jurak, Alberto del Moral, Dominik Babic, Luka Hodak, Adrion Pajaziti, Davyd Fesyuk, Mathieu Acapandié, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivica Ivusic, Roko Brajkovic, Noa Skoko, Filip Krovinovic, Zvonimir Sarlija, Rokas Pukstas, Fran Karacic, Lovre Loncar, Toni Silic, Dario Melnjak and Michele Sego at Hajduk Split.