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N. Tepsic
VaraždinDefender
N. Tepsic vs Rudeš
1 game playedNovak Tepsic's next match is on Sat 21 Nov at 00:00 against Rudeš. See how Novak Tepsic did in earlier matches against Rudeš.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 |
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Sat 21 Nov 00:00Sat 00:00Before the next match
Rudeš v Varaždin, Sat 21 NovWhat Rudeš allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Rudeš in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. HNL.
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Odds OutliersNovak Tepsic 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Novak Tepsic has appeared in 12 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 963 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Attacking stats
Novak Tepsic has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 241 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Novak Tepsic has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 321 minutes. Novak Tepsic has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Novak Tepsic has completed 439 of 491 passes at 89% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 54th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Novak Tepsic completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 50 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
Novak Tepsic makes 27 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 58 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Novak Tepsic has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left center back (8 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 22 | 1,126 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 5.85 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 22 | 1,122 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 6.26 |
2022/2023
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Novak Tepsic has featured across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 963 minutes. Novak Tepsic has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.19 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Novak Tepsic has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Novak Tepsic has contributed 3 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Novak Tepsic has registered 27 tackles (19 won), 15 interceptions, and 58 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 439 from 491 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Novak Tepsic has won 50 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Novak Tepsic has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 13.
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 Rijeka on January 26th. Varaždin drew 1-1. Novak Tepsic played 90 minutes, registering 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.3.
Recent matches
- January 26th1-1 drawatRijeka(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.3)
- May 25th1-2 lossvsSlaven Koprivnica(84 mins, rating 6.33)
- August 17th1-0 lossatHajduk Split(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- June 18th0-1 winatLokomotiva Zagreb(90 mins, rating 7.22)
- June 16th0-0 drawvsOsijek(90 mins, rating 7.1)
Next fixture
Novak Tepsic and Varaždin are next in action on March 26th against Rudeš in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rudeš vs Varaždin match preview.
Teammates at Varaždin
Novak Tepsic currently plays alongside Emmanuel Uchegbu, Josip Silic, Luka Skaricic, Sven Lesjak, T. Novak, Petar Bockaj, Ivan Canjuga, Luka Mamic, Silvio Ilinkovic, Gregor Sikosek, Mario Marina, Mateo Barac, Robby McCrorie, Roberto Puncec, Domagoj Begonja, Stipe Juric, Aleksa Latkovic, Tomislav Duvnjak, Matej Vuk, Mario Mladenovski, Luka Posinkovic, Frane Maglica, Luka Lukanic, Valentin Akrap, Ivan Posavec, Novak Tepsic, David Puclin, Iuri Tavares and Elvir Durakovic at Varaždin.