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I. Canjuga
VaraždinMidfielder
I. Canjuga vs Rudeš
4 games playedIvan Canjuga's next match is on Sat 21 Nov at 00:00 against Rudeš. See how Ivan Canjuga did in earlier matches against Rudeš.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Aug 29, 2026 | |||||||||||
| May 18, 2024 | |||||||||||
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| Dec 3, 2023 |
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Sat 21 Nov 00:00Sat 00:00Before the next match
Rudeš v Varaždin, Sat 21 NovWhat Rudeš allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats11 appearances at RCDM against Rudeš in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. HNL.
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Odds OutliersIvan Canjuga 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Ivan Canjuga has appeared in 13 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 1,124 minutes at an average rating of 7.31. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 13 | 1,124 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 7.31 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.56 |
| Total | 15 | 1,304 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 14 | 7.21 |
Attacking stats
Ivan Canjuga has taken 16 shots with 5 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 1.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ivan Canjuga has 3 assists and 21 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. Ivan Canjuga has set up 24 shots for teammates, worth 2.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ivan Canjuga has completed 378 of 450 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ivan Canjuga completes 13 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
Ivan Canjuga makes 14 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ivan Canjuga has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly right defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at right midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (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 | 21 | 898 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 6.11 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 5 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.78 |
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 322 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.78 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 16 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 4.71 |
About Ivan Canjuga
1. HNL 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Ivan Canjuga has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1124 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ivan Canjuga has attempted 16 shots with 5 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.98 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ivan Canjuga has created 21 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (48% success rate). Ivan Canjuga has contributed 21 key passes and 58 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ivan Canjuga has registered 14 tackles (11 won), 8 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 378 from 450 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Ivan Canjuga has won 69 of 116 total duels.
Discipline
Ivan Canjuga has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 33.
About Ivan Canjuga
Ivan Canjuga is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Varaždin in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Ivan Canjuga is -footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 30 November 2005.
Most recent appearance
Ivan Canjuga's most recent match was at home against Dinamo Zagreb on July 30th. Varaždin lost 1-3. Ivan Canjuga played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.53.
Recent matches
- July 30th1-3 lossvsDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.53)
- January 26th1-1 drawatRijeka(90 mins, rating 6.53)
- May 25th1-2 lossvsSlaven Koprivnica(71 mins, rating 6.38)
- August 17th1-0 lossatHajduk Split(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- June 18th0-1 winatLokomotiva Zagreb(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Ivan Canjuga 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
Ivan Canjuga 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.