Kristian Popović
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Kristian Popović 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kristian Popović has appeared in 6 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 291 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 6 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.54 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Total | 7 | 381 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.61 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.62 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.31 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Kristian Popović has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 146 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kristian Popović has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Kristian Popović has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 149 | 46.10 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 125 | 38.70 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 2.16 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 7 | 2.16 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 4.64 | 34 |
Kristian Popović has completed 125 of 149 passes at 84% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.62 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.62 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Duels won | 13 | 4.02 | 30 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 2.16 | 63 |
| Touches | 191 | 59.10 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 27 | 8.35 | 20 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.62 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.31 | 48 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kristian Popović completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.62 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.62 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.24 | 59 |
| Clearances | 23 | 7.11 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 4.64 | 86 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 34 |
Kristian Popović makes 2 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 146 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 0.62 | 5 |
| 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 |
Kristian Popović has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right center back (2 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Kristian Popović previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 10 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5.99 |
About Kristian Popović
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Kristian Popović has featured across 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 291 minutes. Kristian Popović has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kristian Popović has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kristian Popović has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 125 from 149 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Kristian Popović has won 13 of 18 total duels.
Discipline
Kristian Popović has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 2.
About Kristian Popović
Kristian Popović is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Men, representing Australia. Kristian Popović is right-footed. Born on 14 August 2001.
Most recent appearance
Kristian Popović's most recent match was away at Central Coast Mariners on October 24th. Central Coast Mariners lost 1-3. Kristian Popović played 35 minutes with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- October 24th1-3 lossvsCentral Coast Mariners(35 mins, rating 6.48)
- December 5th0-4 lossvsWestern Sydney Wanderers(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 27th1-0 lossatNewcastle Jets(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 11th2-2 drawvsTrue Bangkok United(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 14th1-1 drawatCentral Coast Mariners(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Kristian Popović and Central Coast Mariners are next in action on September 26th against Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shandong Taishan vs Central Coast Mariners match preview.
Teammates at Central Coast Mariners
Kristian Popović currently plays alongside L. Mauragis, Stevan Rujak, Haine Eames, Dylan Peraić-Cullen, Alex Bolton, D. Herrington, Chris Donnell, Jai Ajanovic, Luke Becvinovski, T. Sainsbury, B. Brandtman, Andrew Redmayne, H. Steele, Ali Auglah, Oliver Lavale, Oliver O'Carroll, Laurence Taylor, Jesse Mantell, Storm Roux, A. De Lima, Noah McCann and Kristian Popović at Central Coast Mariners.