Niko Sepic
Croatia
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Niko Sepic 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Niko Sepic has appeared in 5 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 6.61. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.80 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 42 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.40 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.40 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.60 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Niko Sepic has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 113 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Niko Sepic has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 150 minutes. Niko Sepic has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 184 | 36.80 | 32 |
| Accurate passes | 160 | 32.00 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.20 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 47 | 9.40 | 95 |
| Passes (final third) | 16 | 3.20 | 11 |
Niko Sepic has completed 160 of 184 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.20 | 41 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.80 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 14 | 2.80 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.20 | 8 |
| Touches | 295 | 59.00 | 39 |
| Possession lost | 48 | 9.60 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.20 | 17 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.20 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.80 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.60 | 71 |
Niko Sepic completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 14 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.20 | 26 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.80 | 38 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.80 | 83 |
| Clearances | 15 | 3.00 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 6.00 | 94 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Niko Sepic makes 6 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 26th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.60 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 30 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.80 | 47 |
| 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 |
Niko Sepic has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Istra 1961 squad
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J. Radosevic32 yrs#5
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24 yrs
22 yrs
19 yrs
Niko Sepic previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 13 | 617 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 7 | 660 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3.03 |
About Niko Sepic
1. HNL 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Niko Sepic has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. Niko Sepic has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niko Sepic has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Niko Sepic has contributed 3 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niko Sepic has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 9 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 160 from 184 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Niko Sepic has won 14 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Niko Sepic has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
About Niko Sepic
Niko Sepic is a 20-year-old defender playing for Istra 1961 in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 6 February 2006.
Most recent appearance
Niko Sepic's most recent match was away at Dinamo Zagreb on February 17th. Istra 1961 drew 2-2. Niko Sepic played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.4.
Recent matches
- February 17th2-2 drawvsDinamo Zagreb(90 mins, rating 6.4)
- September 14th3-2 lossatRijeka(90 mins, rating 6.33)
- October 19th3-0 winvsSlaven Koprivnica(90 mins, rating 7.66)
- August 28th2-2 drawatHajduk Split(90 mins, rating 6.4)
- June 20th2-3 lossvsLokomotiva Zagreb(90 mins, rating 6.27)
Next fixture
Niko Sepic and Istra 1961 are next in action on September 24th against Varaždin in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Varaždin vs Istra 1961 match preview.
Teammates at Istra 1961
Niko Sepic currently plays alongside Daouda Doumbia, Raul Kumar, Josip Radosevic, Hamza Jaganjac, Emil Frederiksen, Vinko Rozic, Silvio Gorican, Antonio Mauric, Baba Yatera, Gustavo Albarracín, Franko Kolic, Dukan Ahmeti, Stipe Ukich, Rene Hrvatin, Dominik Celija, Nik Skafar Zuzic, Filip Taraba, Isaac, Samuli Miettinen, Niko Sepic, Ivan Saranic, Advan Kadusic, Mohamed Nasraoui and Jan Paus-Kunst at Istra 1961.