Pavle Smiljanic
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Pavle Smiljanic 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Pavle Smiljanic has appeared in 6 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 252 minutes at an average rating of 4.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.70 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.36 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Pavle Smiljanic has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Pavle Smiljanic has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 81 | 28.90 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 60 | 21.40 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.07 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 6.07 | 33 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 3.57 | 24 |
Pavle Smiljanic has completed 60 of 81 passes at 74% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 1.43 | 81 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 2.50 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 15 | 5.36 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 129 | 46.10 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 11.43 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.79 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.07 | 37 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.71 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Pavle Smiljanic completes 4 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.86 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 2.50 | 97 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.07 | 65 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.71 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 2.50 | 2 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Pavle Smiljanic makes 8 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.43 | 54 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 2.50 | 42 |
| 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 |
Pavle Smiljanic has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
1. HNLMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance), also at left defensive midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Pavle Smiljanic previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Pavle Smiljanic
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Pavle Smiljanic has featured across 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 252 minutes. Pavle Smiljanic has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pavle Smiljanic has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (57% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pavle Smiljanic has registered 8 tackles (7 won), 3 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 60 from 81 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Pavle Smiljanic has won 15 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Pavle Smiljanic has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 3.
About Pavle Smiljanic
Pavle Smiljanic is a 18-year-old midfielder playing for Lokomotiva Zagreb in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Pavle Smiljanic is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 8 May 2008.
Most recent appearance
Pavle Smiljanic's most recent match was away at Dinamo Zagreb on November 4th. Lokomotiva Zagreb drew 0-0. Pavle Smiljanic played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- November 4th0-0 drawatDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- August 16th1-1 drawvsHajduk Split(63 mins, rating 6.75)
- July 7th1-1 drawatVaraždin(90 mins, rating 7.13)
- October 10th0-3 lossvsRijeka(7 mins, rating 6.47)
- February 15th0-0 drawatOsijek(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Pavle Smiljanic and Lokomotiva Zagreb are next in action on August 3rd against Istra 1961 in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Istra 1961 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb match preview.
Teammates at Lokomotiva Zagreb
Pavle Smiljanic currently plays alongside Juraj Ljubić, Festim Shatri, Tino Jukic, Leon Belcar, Noel Djurkovic, Dusan Vukovic, Josip Posavec, Bartol Kardum, Harun Sadzak, Fran Knezevic, Noa Godec, Marcel Lorber, Marko Vesovic, Kristijan Cabrajic, Aleksandar Trajkovski, Aleks Stojakovic, Petar Zvonimir Kostelac, Teodor Kralevski, Dimitrije Kamenovic, Ante Utrobicic, Athanasios Triantafyllou, Filip Markanovic, Mody Boune, Fran Zilinski, Marko Batur, Krunoslav Hendija, Feta Fetai, Marko Rog, Carlo Matekovic, Luka Savatovic, Gentrit Salihu, Franjo Posavac, Mario Situm, Matija Subotic, Marko Pajac, Mirko Susak, Jakov-Anton Vasilj, Duje Reic, Ivan Katic, Pavle Smiljanic, David Katic and Amad Keita at Lokomotiva Zagreb.