Novak Tepsic
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Novak Tepsic 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Novak Tepsic has appeared in 22 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 1,126 minutes at an average rating of 5.85. 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 | 1 | 0.08 | 59 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.24 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.32 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 20 |
Novak Tepsic has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 282 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Novak Tepsic has 1 assist and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 282 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 494 | 39.50 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 399 | 31.90 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 2.56 | 58 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.24 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 3.04 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 74 | 5.91 | 51 |
Novak Tepsic has completed 399 of 494 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.40 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.56 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 72 | 5.75 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 1.92 | 75 |
| Touches | 721 | 57.60 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 127 | 10.15 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.40 | 30 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.64 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.08 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Novak Tepsic completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 72 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 2.80 | 96 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.44 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.56 | 6 |
| Clearances | 62 | 4.96 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 39 | 3.12 | 26 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.16 | 92 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Novak Tepsic makes 35 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 62 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.36 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 8.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 2.00 | 53 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Novak Tepsic has committed 17 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.5 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly right center back (6 appearances), also at left center back (3) and right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Novak Tepsic previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 22 | 1,122 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 6.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 19 | 1,417 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 6.66 |
About Novak Tepsic
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Novak Tepsic has scored 1 assist across 22 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1126 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Novak Tepsic has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Novak Tepsic has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Novak Tepsic has contributed 4 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Novak Tepsic has registered 35 tackles (18 won), 7 interceptions, and 62 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 399 from 494 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Novak Tepsic has won 72 of 114 total duels.
Discipline
Novak Tepsic has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 8.
About Novak Tepsic
Novak Tepsic is a 24-year-old defender playing for Varaždin in the 1. HNL, representing Serbia. Novak Tepsic is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 16 March 2002.
Most recent appearance
Novak Tepsic's most recent match was away at Istra 1961 on July 13th. Varaždin won 2-0. Novak Tepsic played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.41.
Recent matches
- July 13th2-0 winvsIstra 1961(90 mins, rating 7.41)
- November 9th0-2 winatVukovar(90 mins, rating 7.19)
- July 7th1-1 drawvsLokomotiva Zagreb(29 mins, rating 6.71)
- February 1st3-1 lossatHajduk Split(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 2nd2-1 lossatDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Novak Tepsic and Varaždin are next in action on December 31st against Jablonec in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Varaždin vs Jablonec match preview.
Teammates at Varaždin
Novak Tepsic currently plays alongside Roko Domjanic, Luka Skaricic, Petar Bockaj, Iuri Tavares, Emmanuel Uchegbu, Domagoj Begonja, Frane Maglica, David Puclin, Luka Mamic, Aleksa Latkovic, Sven Lesjak, Ivan Mamut, Tomislav Duvnjak, Stipe Juric, Mate Antunovic, Elvir Durakovic, Roberto Puncec, Josip Silic, Novak Tepsic, Mateo Barac, Luka Posinkovic, Mario Marina, Oliver Zelenika, Mario Mladenovski, Tajio James, Ivan Posavec, Ivan Canjuga, Silvio Ilinkovic, Matej Vuk, Gregor Sikosek and Atdhe Mazari at Varaždin.