Dejan Joveljić
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Dejan Joveljić 2026 season stats
As a striker, Dejan Joveljić has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,848 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. 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 | 10 | 0.50 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.54 | 55 |
| Shots | 41 | 2.00 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 1.20 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 59.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Shot conversion | 24.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.42 | n/a | 70 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.34 | 43 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.34 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.49 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 13 |
| Key passes | 19 | 0.90 | 24 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.83 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.24 | 46 |
Dejan Joveljić has taken 41 shots with 24 on target (59% accuracy), scoring 10 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. Those shots are worth 6.4 expected goals (xG), 9.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Dejan Joveljić has 1 assist and 19 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 109 minutes. Dejan Joveljić has set up 20 shots for teammates, worth 1.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 13th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 406 | 19.80 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 310 | 15.10 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 0.49 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.15 | 92 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 22 |
| Backward passes | 148 | 7.21 | 46 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 1.46 | 26 |
Dejan Joveljić has completed 310 of 406 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.34 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 21 | 1.02 | 11 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 47 | 2.29 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.44 | 30 |
| Touches | 616 | 30.00 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 179 | 8.72 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.44 | 46 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.17 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.73 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 41 | 2.00 | 54 |
Dejan Joveljić completes 7 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.44 | 12 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.29 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.19 | 22 |
| Clearances | 13 | 0.63 | 50 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 32 | 1.56 | 7 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Dejan Joveljić makes 9 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 205 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 12th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 27 | 1.31 | 58 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 10 | 0.49 | 65 |
| Fouls per card | 27.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 2.48 | 45 |
| 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 27 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 27 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (14 appearances), also at left striker (5) and right striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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37 yrs
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22 yrsDejan 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 10 goals and 1 assist across 21 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1848 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Dejan Joveljić has attempted 41 shots with 24 on target, a 59% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 6.41 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dejan Joveljić has created 17 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 21 attempts (33% success rate). Dejan Joveljić has contributed 19 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dejan Joveljić has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 310 from 406 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Dejan Joveljić has won 47 of 140 total duels.
Discipline
Dejan Joveljić has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 24.
About Dejan Joveljić
Dejan Joveljić is a 27-year-old forward playing for Seattle Sounders 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 Chicago Fire on August 3rd. Seattle Sounders drew 2-2. Dejan Joveljić played 90 minutes, registering 2 goals, 2 shots with a match rating of 8.16.
Recent matches
- August 3rd2-2 drawvsChicago Fire(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.16)
- June 12th2-1 lossatAtlanta United(0 mins)
- August 11th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(90 mins, rating 6.34)
- October 28th2-0 lossatColorado Rapids(66 mins, rating 6.49)
- May 19th0-2 lossvsHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 6.87)
Next fixture
Dejan Joveljić and Seattle Sounders are next in action on March 17th against New York RB in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Seattle Sounders vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at Seattle Sounders
Dejan Joveljić currently plays alongside Albert Rusnák, Andrew Thomas, Nouhou, Jordan Morris, Stefan Frei, Jackson Ragen, Hassani Dotson, Dejan Joveljić, Nikola Petković, Pedro de la Vega, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Snyder Brunell, Georgi Minoungou, Danny Musovski, Kee-hee Kim, Jesús Ferreira, Antino Lopez, Stuart Hawkins, Caden Clark, Max Anchor, Sebastian Gomez, Paul Rothrock, Álex Roldán, Cristian Roldán, Ryan Sailor, Paul Arriola and Peter Kingston at Seattle Sounders.