Ante Kavelj
Croatia
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Ante Kavelj 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Ante Kavelj has appeared in 5 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 447 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. 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 | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.40 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.40 | 13 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.40 | 13 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 27 |
Ante Kavelj has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 224 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ante Kavelj has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 224 minutes. Ante Kavelj has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 173 | 34.80 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 118 | 23.80 | 29 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 2.01 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.40 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 4.23 | 13 |
| Passes (final third) | 37 | 7.45 | 83 |
Ante Kavelj has completed 118 of 173 passes at 68% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 33 | 6.64 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 3.83 | 98 |
| Touches | 253 | 50.90 | 48 |
| Possession lost | 66 | 13.29 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.21 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.60 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 1.81 | 33 |
Ante Kavelj completes 0 dribbles and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.61 | 54 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.81 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.41 | 79 |
| Clearances | 20 | 4.03 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 20 | 4.03 | 44 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Ante Kavelj makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 54th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.01 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 87 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.21 | 29 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Ante Kavelj has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left central midfielder (3 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ante Kavelj previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 36 | 3,106 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 67 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 23 | 1,502 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5.16 |
About Ante Kavelj
1. HNL 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Ante Kavelj has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 447 minutes. Ante Kavelj has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.06 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ante Kavelj has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Ante Kavelj has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ante Kavelj has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 118 from 173 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Ante Kavelj has won 33 of 53 total duels.
Discipline
Ante Kavelj has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
About Ante Kavelj
Ante Kavelj is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Gorica in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Ante Kavelj is -footed and wears the number 36 shirt. Born on 26 August 2005.
Most recent appearance
Ante Kavelj's most recent match was away at Rijeka on December 13th. Gorica drew 0-0. Ante Kavelj played 87 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- December 13th0-0 drawvsRijeka(87 mins, rating 6.73)
- December 19th2-0 lossatSlaven Koprivnica(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.64)
- October 27th1-2 lossvsHajduk Split(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- December 1st3-1 lossatLokomotiva Zagreb(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- October 2nd0-2 lossvsOsijek(90 mins, rating 6.88)
Next fixture
Ante Kavelj and Gorica are next in action on March 28th against Dinamo Zagreb in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dinamo Zagreb vs Gorica match preview.
Teammates at Gorica
Ante Kavelj currently plays alongside Kevin Custovic, Bruno Bogojevic, Medin Gashi, Luka Vrzic, Fran Brodic, Sule Wisdom Aondowase, Tom Lacoux, Stefan Peric, Tin Dosen, Jakov Pranjic, Domagoj Pavicic, Darijan Zarkov, Stjepan Kucis, Ante Kavelj, Dusan Stevanovic, Jakov Filipovic, Hadji Issa Moustapha, Tomislav Prgomet, Keenan Carole, Filip Braut, Renato Josipovic, Davor Matijas, Bartol Kardum, Luka Brlek, Ognjen Bakic, Ante Erceg, Lovro Dukic, David Sim, Ivan Cvijanovic and Patrik Mijic at Gorica.