Jakov Gurlica
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Jakov Gurlica 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Jakov Gurlica has appeared in 19 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 1,207 minutes at an average rating of 5.89. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 26 |
| Shots | 15 | 1.10 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.22 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.45 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.30 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 76 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 4 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 2 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Jakov Gurlica has taken 15 shots with 5 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jakov Gurlica has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 604 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 412 | 30.70 | 28 |
| Accurate passes | 293 | 21.80 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.71 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 24 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 5.07 | 20 |
| Passes (final third) | 71 | 5.29 | 56 |
Jakov Gurlica has completed 293 of 412 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.52 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.89 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 68 | 5.07 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 2.46 | 94 |
| Touches | 591 | 44.10 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 153 | 11.41 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.82 | 51 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.37 | 6 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.45 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jakov Gurlica completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 68 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.79 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.04 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.42 | 84 |
| Clearances | 33 | 2.46 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 3.28 | 16 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 74 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Jakov Gurlica makes 24 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 1.49 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.22 | 58 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 6.67 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 1.86 | 17 |
| 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 |
Jakov Gurlica has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly right defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 15 | 597 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5.80 |
About Jakov Gurlica
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Jakov Gurlica has scored 1 goal across 19 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1207 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jakov Gurlica has attempted 15 shots with 5 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jakov Gurlica has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). Jakov Gurlica has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jakov Gurlica has registered 24 tackles (14 won), 19 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 293 from 412 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Jakov Gurlica has won 68 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Jakov Gurlica has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 5.
About Jakov Gurlica
Jakov Gurlica is a 22-year-old defender playing for Vukovar in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Jakov Gurlica is right-footed and wears the number 35 shirt. Born on 10 January 2004.
Most recent appearance
Jakov Gurlica's most recent match was away at Hajduk Split on January 19th. Vukovar lost 6-3. Jakov Gurlica played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.67.
Recent matches
- January 19th6-3 lossatHajduk Split(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.67)
- November 9th0-2 lossvsVaraždin(83 mins, rating 6.41)
- December 2nd3-0 lossatRijeka(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.08)
- May 7th1-0 winvsOsijek(90 mins, rating 7.37)
- November 13th2-2 drawatSlaven Koprivnica(46 mins, rating 6.33)
Teammates at Vukovar
Jakov Gurlica currently plays alongside Denis Pintol, Pocholo Bugas, Marino Bulat, Josip Špoljarić, Jakov Gurlica, Robin González, Luka Klanac, Mario Tadic, Nikita Vlasenko, Antonio Bosec, Kerim Çalhanoğlu, Jakov Biljan, Mario Tičinović, Kristijan Pavicic, Halid Šabanović and Alen Jurilj at Vukovar.