Ilija Nestorovski
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Ilija Nestorovski 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Ilija Nestorovski has appeared in 24 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 1,767 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.30 | 66 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.46 | 67 |
| Shots | 66 | 3.40 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 21 | 1.10 | 81 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.31 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 31 | 1.58 | 91 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.71 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.15 | 85 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.90 | 32 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.66 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 27 |
Ilija Nestorovski has taken 66 shots with 21 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Ilija Nestorovski has 3 assists and 17 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 136 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 543 | 27.70 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 362 | 18.40 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 1.38 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 18 |
| Backward passes | 132 | 6.72 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 83 | 4.23 | 94 |
Ilija Nestorovski has completed 362 of 543 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.31 | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.71 | 6 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 137 | 6.98 | 94 |
| Aerials won | 76 | 3.87 | 99 |
| Touches | 844 | 43.00 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 270 | 13.75 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.20 | 6 |
| Fouls won | 47 | 2.39 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 29 | 1.48 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ilija Nestorovski completes 6 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 137 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 0.56 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.36 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Clearances | 20 | 1.02 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 29 | 1.48 | 9 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Ilija Nestorovski makes 11 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 161 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 2.14 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.41 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 18 | 0.92 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 89 | 4.53 | 96 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Ilija Nestorovski has committed 42 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly striker (16 appearances), also at left striker (2) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ilija Nestorovski previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 23 | 1,865 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 20 | 1,039 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 3 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 21 | 632 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6.24 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 7 | 184 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.59 |
About Ilija Nestorovski
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Ilija Nestorovski has scored 6 goals and 3 assists across 24 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1767 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Ilija Nestorovski has attempted 66 shots with 21 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ilija Nestorovski has created 13 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (43% success rate). Ilija Nestorovski has contributed 17 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ilija Nestorovski has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 2 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 362 from 543 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Ilija Nestorovski has won 137 of 295 total duels.
Discipline
Ilija Nestorovski has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 47.
About Ilija Nestorovski
Ilija Nestorovski is a 36-year-old forward playing for Slaven Koprivnica in the 1. HNL, representing Macedonia. Ilija Nestorovski is left-footed and wears the number 90 shirt. Born on 12 March 1990.
Most recent appearance
Ilija Nestorovski's most recent match was away at Osijek on October 17th. Slaven Koprivnica lost 2-0. Ilija Nestorovski played 86 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.76.
Recent matches
- October 17th2-0 lossatOsijek(86 mins, rating 6.76)
- February 7th1-4 lossvsDinamo Zagreb(21 mins, rating 6.42)
- March 13th1-0 winvsGorica(13 mins, rating 6.74)
- October 12th0-0 drawvsOsijek(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.96)
- February 18th4-2 lossatDinamo Zagreb(26 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Ilija Nestorovski and Slaven Koprivnica are next in action on August 3rd against Dinamo Zagreb in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dinamo Zagreb vs Slaven Koprivnica match preview.
Teammates at Slaven Koprivnica
Ilija Nestorovski currently plays alongside Luka Curkovic, Fabijan Sasek, Andro Sokac, Maj Pavli, Lovro Banovec, Marko Dabro, Ilija Nestorovski, Lukas Zahora, Karlo Sentic, Marko Zuljevic, Josip Mitrovic, Matija Jesenovic, Losika Ratshukudu, Filip Hlevnjak, Antonio Jakir, Patrik Marić, Osman Hadzikic, Ivan Cvetko, Dominik Kovacic, Igor Lepinjica, Leon Bošnjak, Filip Kruselj, Mihail Caimacov, Leonard Žuta, Vinko Medjimorec, Frano Vlašić, A. Adeshina, Antun Markovic, Ernis Qestaj, Tomislav Bozic, Karlo Isasegi, Ljuban Crepulja, Filip Mažar, Alen Grgic, Mateusz Stolarski and Lucas Fernandes at Slaven Koprivnica.