Dejan Joveljić
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Dejan Joveljić 2026 season stats
As a striker, Dejan Joveljić has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,332 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.50 | 71 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.54 | 51 |
| Shots | 28 | 1.90 | 31 |
| Shots on target | 17 | 1.10 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 61.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 86 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.41 | n/a | 61 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.27 | 41 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.34 | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.41 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.90 | 23 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.81 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.34 | 57 |
Dejan Joveljić has taken 28 shots with 17 on target (61% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Dejan Joveljić has 1 assist and 13 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 289 | 19.50 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 221 | 14.90 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.41 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.14 | 87 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 109 | 7.36 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 1.42 | 25 |
Dejan Joveljić has completed 221 of 289 passes at 76% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.47 | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 1.08 | 11 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 53 |
| Duels won | 33 | 2.23 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.41 | 30 |
| Touches | 443 | 29.90 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 133 | 8.99 | 15 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.54 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.15 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.74 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 37 | 2.50 | 59 |
Dejan Joveljić completes 7 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 33 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.34 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.14 | 9 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.20 | 25 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.61 | 52 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 1.28 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Dejan Joveljić makes 5 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 266 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 1.28 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.54 | 68 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 2.43 | 41 |
| 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 |
Dejan Joveljić has committed 19 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (10 appearances), also at left striker (4) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Dejan Joveljić previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,782 | 18 | 2 | 31 | 22 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,340 | 21 | 8 | 41 | 11 | 7.16 |
 Euro Qualification | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 1,632 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 9 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 1,080 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 6.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 14 | 716 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6.88 |
About Dejan Joveljić
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Dejan Joveljić has scored 7 goals and 1 assist across 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1332 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Dejan Joveljić has attempted 28 shots with 17 on target, a 61% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dejan Joveljić has created 12 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (44% success rate). Dejan Joveljić has contributed 13 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dejan Joveljić has registered 5 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 221 from 289 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Dejan Joveljić has won 33 of 99 total duels.
Discipline
Dejan Joveljić has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 17.
About Dejan Joveljić
Dejan Joveljić is a 26-year-old forward playing for Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer, representing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dejan Joveljić is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 7 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Dejan Joveljić's most recent match was away at St. Louis City on July 29th. Sporting KC lost 3-2. Dejan Joveljić played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 5 shots with a match rating of 7.24.
Recent matches
- July 29th3-2 lossatSt. Louis City(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.24)
- September 23rd1-2 lossvsNew York RB(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- July 25th1-2 winatAustin(90 mins, rating 7.15)
- May 8th3-1 winvsLA Galaxy(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.31)
- August 17th6-0 lossatPortland Timbers(72 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Dejan Joveljić and Sporting KC are next in action on January 1st against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Dejan Joveljić currently plays alongside Stefan Cleveland, Jake Davis, Shapi Suleymanov, Emir Karic, Wyatt Meyer, Kwaku Agyabeng, Manu García, Jack Kortkamp, Dejan Joveljić, Taylor Calheira, Ethan Bartlow, Cielo Tschantret, Ian James, Calvin Harris, Or Blorian, Jacob Bartlett, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller, Jayden Reid, Diego Borges, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, John Pulskamp, Ryan Schewe, Stephen Afrifa, Justin Reynolds and Capita at Sporting KC.