Ivan Canjuga
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Ivan Canjuga 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Ivan Canjuga has appeared in 21 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 898 minutes at an average rating of 6.11. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.10 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.40 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.50 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 84 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.20 | 62 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.70 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.30 | 80 |
Ivan Canjuga has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ivan Canjuga has 3 assists and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 128 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 256 | 25.70 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 210 | 21.00 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.60 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 5.41 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 5.61 | 64 |
Ivan Canjuga has completed 210 of 256 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.60 | 35 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.40 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 58 | 5.81 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.00 | 59 |
| Touches | 449 | 45.00 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 110 | 11.02 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 2.41 | 86 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.50 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ivan Canjuga completes 6 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 2.00 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.00 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.70 | 43 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.40 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 5.31 | 68 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Ivan Canjuga makes 20 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 1.90 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.20 | 54 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Fouls per card | 9.50 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 4.31 | 91 |
| 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 |
Ivan Canjuga has committed 19 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.5 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ivan Canjuga previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 16 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 4.71 |
About Ivan Canjuga
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Ivan Canjuga has scored 3 assists across 21 appearances (8 starts), totalling 898 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Ivan Canjuga has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ivan Canjuga has created 7 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (43% success rate). Ivan Canjuga has contributed 12 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ivan Canjuga has registered 20 tackles (10 won), 7 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 210 from 256 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ivan Canjuga has won 58 of 125 total duels.
Discipline
Ivan Canjuga has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 24.
About Ivan Canjuga
Ivan Canjuga is a 20-year-old forward 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 away at Istra 1961 on July 13th. Varaždin won 2-0. Ivan Canjuga played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.87.
Recent matches
- July 13th2-0 winvsIstra 1961(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- November 9th0-2 winatVukovar(27 mins, rating 6.37)
- July 7th1-1 drawvsLokomotiva Zagreb(29 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.45)
- February 1st3-1 lossatHajduk Split(21 mins, rating 6.64)
- December 2nd2-1 lossatDinamo Zagreb(22 mins, rating 6.61)
Next fixture
Ivan Canjuga 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
Ivan Canjuga 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.