Ante Kavelj stats
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A. Kavelj
GoricaMidfielder
A. Kavelj vs Lokomotiva Zagreb
6 games played, 2 more on the benchAnte Kavelj's next match is on Saturday at 14:00 against Lokomotiva Zagreb. See how Ante Kavelj did in earlier matches against Lokomotiva Zagreb.
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GORvLOK
Saturday 14:00Sat 14:00Before the next match
Gorica v Lokomotiva Zagreb, SaturdayWhat Lokomotiva Zagreb allow left central midfielders
Position stats10 appearances at LCM against Lokomotiva Zagreb in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. HNL.
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Odds OutliersAnte 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.
Attacking stats
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 16th 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 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
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 46th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ante Kavelj completes 0 dribbles and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
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 49th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
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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Gorica squad
P. Mijic
27 yrs#9
F. Brodic29 yrs#10S. Wisdom Aondowase
22 yrs#11
B. Kardum20 yrs#18L. Vrzic19 yrs#20
B. Bogojevic28 yrs#25
K. Carole
#26
A. Erceg36 yrs#50M. Gashi
20 yrs#99
K. Custovic
26 yrs#4
T. Lacoux24 yrs#6
O. Bakic
23 yrs#7J. Pranjic25 yrs#8S. Kucis19 yrs#14D. Pavicic32 yrs#24L. Dukic20 yrs#33A. Kavelj21 yrs#36J. Frigan17 yrs#66T. Prgomet19 yrs#67
L. Brlek22 yrs
26 yrs
30 yrs
22 yrs
34 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 36 | 3,106 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 67 | 6.68 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 23 | 1,502 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 6.81 |
2022/2023
| 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 at home against 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 January 20th against Lokomotiva Zagreb in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gorica vs Lokomotiva Zagreb match preview.
Teammates at Gorica
Ante Kavelj currently plays alongside Stjepan Kucis, Jakov Pranjic, Sule Wisdom Aondowase, Luka Vrzic, Bruno Bogojevic, Medin Gashi, Stefan Peric, Darijan Zarkov, Jakov Filipovic, Tom Lacoux, Dusan Stevanovic, Juraj Frigan, Kevin Custovic, Hadji Issa Moustapha, Tomislav Prgomet, Tin Dosen, Domagoj Pavicic, Gonçalo Costa, Fran Brodic, Bartol Kardum, Keenan Carole, Davor Matijas, Ante Kavelj, Filip Braut, Renato Josipovic, Luka Brlek, Ante Erceg, Ognjen Bakic, Lovro Dukic, David Sim, Ivan Cvijanovic and Patrik Mijic at Gorica.