Erik Janza
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Erik Janza 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Erik Janza has appeared in 32 Ekstraklasa matches this season, totalling 2,707 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ekstraklasa defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.23 | 84 |
| Shots | 32 | 1.10 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 39 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.33 | 52 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.43 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 74 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 58 | 1.90 | 96 |
| Chances created | 46 | 1.53 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.20 | 79 |
Erik Janza has taken 32 shots with 10 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 85 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Erik Janza has 3 assists and 58 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 59 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1373 | 45.60 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 1159 | 38.50 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Long balls won | 88 | 2.93 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 57 | 1.90 | 95 |
| Backward passes | 243 | 8.08 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 191 | 6.35 | 73 |
Erik Janza has completed 1159 of 1373 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 57 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.23 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 0.57 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 103 | 3.42 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 0.57 | 10 |
| Touches | 2170 | 72.10 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 464 | 15.43 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.66 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 37 | 1.23 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.10 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Erik Janza completes 7 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 103 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 47 | 1.56 | 53 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 0.83 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 0.93 | 47 |
| Clearances | 63 | 2.09 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 87 | 2.89 | 26 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Erik Janza makes 47 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 63 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 53rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 0.66 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.10 | 24 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.67 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 57 | 1.90 | 47 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Erik Janza has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
EkstraklasaMainly left back (27 appearances), also at left wing back (3) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Erik Janza previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 423 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 6.63 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 28 | 2,517 | 2 | 8 | 65 | 43 | 7.53 |
 UEFA Nations League | 8 | 750 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 6 | 498 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.85 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.35 |
 European Championship | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 23 | 1,723 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 41 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 32 | 2,872 | 2 | 8 | 65 | 54 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 32 | 2,802 | 1 | 7 | 64 | 41 | 7.23 |
About Erik Janza
Ekstraklasa 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ekstraklasa, Erik Janza has scored 4 goals and 3 assists across 32 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2707 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Erik Janza has attempted 32 shots with 10 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Erik Janza has created 46 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (41% success rate). Erik Janza has contributed 58 key passes and 215 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Erik Janza has registered 47 tackles (25 won), 28 interceptions, and 63 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1159 from 1373 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Erik Janza has won 103 of 173 total duels.
Discipline
Erik Janza has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 37.
About Erik Janza
Erik Janza is a 33-year-old defender playing for Górnik Zabrze in the Ekstraklasa, representing Slovenia. Erik Janza is left-footed and wears the number 64 shirt. Born on 21 June 1993.
Most recent appearance
Erik Janza's most recent match was away at Croatia on February 21st. Górnik Zabrze lost 2-1. Erik Janza played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- February 21st2-1 lossatCroatia(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- August 12th1-1 drawvsCyprus(0 mins, rating 6.26)
- September 13th6-2 winvsRadomiak Radom(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.95)
- July 15th0-1 winatWisła Płock(20 mins, rating 6.46)
- May 19th0-0 drawatArka Gdynia(90 mins, rating 7.09)
Next fixture
Erik Janza and Górnik Zabrze are next in action on July 11th against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fenerbahçe vs Górnik Zabrze match preview.
Teammates at Górnik Zabrze
Erik Janza currently plays alongside Marcel Kalemba, Philipp Schulze, Sondre Liseth, Peter Federico, Wiktor Kania, Patryk Warczak, Ksawery Semik, Erik Prekop, Bruno Durdov, Pawel Bochniewicz, Rafał Janicki, Aleksander Buksa, Antoni Bałabuch, Michał Synoś, Ondrej Zmrzly, Michal Sacek, Josema, Kamil Soberka, Natan Dziegielewski, Taofeek Ismaheel, Piotr Pietryga, Maksym Khlan, Kacper Urbański, Yvan Ikia Dimi, Michal Rakoczy, Maximilian Dietz, Lukas Sadilek, Kamil Lukoszek, Jaroslaw Kubicki, Roberto Massimo, Bastien Donio, Gédéon Nongo, Erik Janza and Tomasz Loska at Górnik Zabrze.