Novak Tepsic
Serbia
Match-by-match stats
Novak Tepsic 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Novak Tepsic has appeared in 6 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 429 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. 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 | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.42 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.21 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.42 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.42 | 90 |
Novak Tepsic has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 143 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Novak Tepsic has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 215 minutes. Novak Tepsic has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 235 | 49.30 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 209 | 43.80 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.31 | 46 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 2.94 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 2.73 | 4 |
Novak Tepsic has completed 209 of 235 passes at 89% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.21 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.42 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 27 | 5.66 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.63 | 22 |
| Touches | 324 | 68.00 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 35 | 7.34 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.84 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.89 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.21 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.68 | 72 |
Novak Tepsic completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.94 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.89 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.68 | 78 |
| Clearances | 22 | 4.62 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 4.20 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.21 | 84 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Novak Tepsic makes 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.26 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.21 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 3.15 | 93 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Novak Tepsic has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 22 | 1,126 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 5.85 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Novak Tepsic has featured across 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 429 minutes. Novak Tepsic has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.15 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Novak Tepsic has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Novak Tepsic has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Novak Tepsic has registered 14 tackles (9 won), 8 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 209 from 235 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Novak Tepsic has won 27 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Novak Tepsic has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 9.
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 September 24th. Varaždin drew 0-0. Novak Tepsic played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.21.
Recent matches
- September 24th0-0 drawvsIstra 1961(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- June 1st2-0 winvsRudeš(90 mins, rating 7.71)
- April 2nd3-1 lossatDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.81)
- July 15th2-0 winvsRijeka(73 mins, rating 6.83)
- May 16th1-4 winatSlaven Koprivnica(61 mins, rating 6.71)
Next fixture
Novak Tepsic and Varaždin are next in action on November 17th against Gorica in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gorica vs Varaždin match preview.
Teammates at Varaždin
Novak Tepsic currently plays alongside Mario Marina, Mateo Barac, Stipe Juric, Domagoj Begonja, Tajio James, Luka Mamic, Matej Vuk, Roberto Puncec, Mario Mladenovski, Luka Skaricic, Luka Posinkovic, Josip Silic, Ivan Posavec, Ivan Canjuga, Robby McCrorie, Frane Maglica, Ivan Mamut, Tomislav Duvnjak, Emmanuel Uchegbu, Aleksa Latkovic, Petar Bockaj, Silvio Ilinkovic, Gregor Sikosek, T. Novak, Sven Lesjak, Novak Tepsic, David Puclin, Iuri Tavares and Elvir Durakovic at Varaždin.