Ante Kavelj
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Ante Kavelj 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Ante Kavelj has appeared in 36 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 3,106 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. 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 | 3 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.14 | 54 |
| Shots | 24 | 0.70 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.30 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.30 | n/a | 61 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.09 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.32 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.14 | 19 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 64 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 64 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.50 | 18 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.38 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.14 | 47 |
Ante Kavelj has taken 24 shots with 10 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 129 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ante Kavelj has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 239 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 64th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 984 | 28.50 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 753 | 21.80 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Long balls won | 53 | 1.54 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 20 |
| Backward passes | 130 | 3.77 | 2 |
| Passes (final third) | 143 | 4.14 | 33 |
Ante Kavelj has completed 753 of 984 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.17 | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 0.52 | 11 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 184 | 5.33 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 77 | 2.23 | 93 |
| Touches | 1470 | 42.60 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 304 | 8.81 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 0.61 | 26 |
| Fouls won | 38 | 1.10 | 40 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.43 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ante Kavelj completes 6 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 184 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 67 | 1.94 | 60 |
| Tackles won | 38 | 1.10 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 49 | 1.42 | 84 |
| Clearances | 118 | 3.42 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 121 | 3.51 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 57 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Ante Kavelj makes 67 tackles and 49 interceptions , adding 118 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 60th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 43 | 1.25 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.09 | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.12 | 68 |
| Fouls per card | 14.33 | n/a | 94 |
| Foul involvements | 81 | 2.35 | 35 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ante Kavelj has committed 43 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14.3 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left central midfielder (17 appearances), also at right central midfielder (5) and left defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Ante Kavelj previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Ante Kavelj has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 36 appearances (35 starts), totalling 3106 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ante Kavelj has attempted 24 shots with 10 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ante Kavelj has created 13 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (33% success rate). Ante Kavelj has contributed 17 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ante Kavelj has registered 67 tackles (38 won), 49 interceptions, and 118 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 753 from 984 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Ante Kavelj has won 184 of 325 total duels.
Discipline
Ante Kavelj has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 43 fouls and winning 38.
About Ante Kavelj
Ante Kavelj is a 20-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 July 13th. Gorica lost 2-0. Ante Kavelj played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- July 13th2-0 lossatRijeka(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- May 14th2-0 winvsOsijek(90 mins, rating 7.38)
- March 13th1-0 lossatSlaven Koprivnica(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- January 14th1-2 lossvsDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.15)
- July 28th1-0 winvsIstra 1961(90 mins, rating 7.08)
Next fixture
Ante Kavelj and Gorica are next in action on August 3rd against Osijek in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gorica vs Osijek match preview.
Teammates at Gorica
Ante Kavelj currently plays alongside David Sim, Keenan Carole, Patrik Mijic, Filip Braut, Vinko Skrbin, Hadji Issa Moustapha, Zvonimir Josic, Marijan Cabraja, Bruno Bogojevic, Ante Erceg, Tomislav Prgomet, Luka Kapulica, Ognjen Bakic, Mateo Les, Luka Brlek, Lovro Dukic, Stjepan Kucis, Ivan Cvijanovic, Mario Matkovic, Théo Epailly, Medin Gashi, Jakov Filipovic, Stefan Peric, Sule Wisdom Aondowase, Darijan Zarkov, Luka Vrzic, Davor Matijas, Ante Kavelj, Domagoj Pavicic, Patrik Jug and Tin Dosen at Gorica.