Marko Pajac
Croatia
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Marko Pajac 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Marko Pajac has appeared in 3 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.67 | 95 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.70 | 98 |
| Key passes | 10 | 3.30 | 95 |
| Chances created | 10 | 3.33 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 1.00 | 98 |
Marko Pajac has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 27 minutes. Marko Pajac has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 109 | 36.30 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 83 | 27.70 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 2.67 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 3.33 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 6.00 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 8.33 | 86 |
Marko Pajac has completed 83 of 109 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.33 | 82 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 7 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Touches | 215 | 71.70 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 74 | 24.67 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.67 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.33 | 85 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.67 | 98 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 4.00 | 92 |
Marko Pajac completes 0 dribbles and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 1.00 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.67 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.00 | 36 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.67 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 6.00 | 94 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Marko Pajac makes 3 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.00 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.67 | 98 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.33 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 1.00 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.33 | 80 |
| 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 |
Marko Pajac has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left back (2 appearances), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Marko Pajac previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 30 | 2,550 | 6 | 5 | 53 | 35 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 17 | 1,085 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 28 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 13 | 317 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 10 | 776 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 7.16 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 39 | 3,101 | 3 | 7 | 83 | 34 | 7.36 |
About Marko Pajac
1. HNL 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Marko Pajac has scored 2 assists across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.7 assists per 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marko Pajac has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Marko Pajac has contributed 10 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marko Pajac has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 83 from 109 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Marko Pajac has won 7 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Marko Pajac has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 4.
About Marko Pajac
Marko Pajac is a 33-year-old defender playing for Lokomotiva Zagreb in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Marko Pajac is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 11 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Marko Pajac's most recent match was away at Osijek on January 31st. Lokomotiva Zagreb lost 1-0. Marko Pajac played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.03.
Recent matches
- August 10th2-0 lossatHajduk Split(0 mins)
- January 31st1-0 lossatOsijek(90 mins, 1 red card, rating 7.03)
- December 1st3-1 winvsGorica(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.33)
- June 20th2-3 winatIstra 1961(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.15)
- November 4th0-0 drawatDinamo Zagreb(62 mins, rating 6.55)
Next fixture
Marko Pajac and Lokomotiva Zagreb are next in action on April 26th against Slaven Koprivnica in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Slaven Koprivnica vs Lokomotiva Zagreb match preview.
Teammates at Lokomotiva Zagreb
Marko Pajac currently plays alongside Luka Savatovic, Leon Belcar, Mario Situm, Jakov-Anton Vasilj, Noa Godec, Marko Batur, Feta Fetai, Josip Posavec, Marijan Cabraja, Ante Utrobicic, Marko Vesovic, Krunoslav Hendija, Matija Subotic, Mody Boune, Mate Antunovic, Amad Keita, Anes Huskic, Noel Djurkovic, Dusan Vukovic, Jakov Gurlica, Petar Zvonimir Kostelac, Mirko Maric, Athanasios Triantafyllou, Marcel Lorber, Marko Pajac, Franjo Posavac, Erbol Atabaev, Dimitrije Kamenovic, Kristijan Cabrajic, Dardan Morina, Teodor Kralevski, Ivan Katic, Fran Karacic, Pavle Smiljanic, Roko Pavlovic, Marko Rog, Duje Reic and Dominik Thaqi at Lokomotiva Zagreb.