Samir Zeljković
Bosnia and HerzegovinaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Samir Zeljković 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Samir Zeljković has appeared in 13 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 974 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.46 | 88 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.70 | 71 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.70 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 64 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.18 | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.74 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.30 | 89 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.60 | 20 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.55 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Samir Zeljković has taken 18 shots with 8 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 71st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Samir Zeljković has 3 assists and 7 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 162 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 89th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 313 | 28.90 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 237 | 21.90 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.94 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.28 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 2.96 | 2 |
| Passes (final third) | 51 | 4.71 | 44 |
Samir Zeljković has completed 237 of 313 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.09 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.74 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.1% | n/a | 12 |
| Duels won | 51 | 4.71 | 63 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.29 | 78 |
| Touches | 465 | 43.00 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 112 | 10.35 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.74 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.29 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.55 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Samir Zeljković completes 1 dribbles at a 13% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 2.03 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.29 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.83 | 54 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.76 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 47 | 4.34 | 63 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Samir Zeljković makes 22 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.29 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.18 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.18 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 28 | 2.59 | 72 |
| 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 |
Samir Zeljković has committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Samir Zeljković previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Samir Zeljković
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Samir Zeljković has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 13 appearances (10 starts), totalling 974 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Samir Zeljković has attempted 18 shots with 8 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samir Zeljković has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (13% success rate). Samir Zeljković has contributed 7 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samir Zeljković has registered 22 tackles (14 won), 9 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 237 from 313 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Samir Zeljković has won 51 of 95 total duels.
Discipline
Samir Zeljković has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 14.
About Samir Zeljković
Samir Zeljković is a 28-year-old defender playing for Minerva Punjab in the Indian Super League, representing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Samir Zeljković is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 4 September 1997.
Most recent appearance
Samir Zeljković's most recent match was away at Mumbai City on January 21st. Minerva Punjab lost 0-2. Samir Zeljković played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.35.
Recent matches
- January 21st0-2 lossvsMumbai City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.35)
- May 14th2-3 winatOdisha FC(81 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.15)
- September 4th0-0 drawatEast Bengal(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- December 27th1-0 winvsChennaiyin(25 mins, rating 6.64)
- January 14th0-0 drawatSporting Delhi(90 mins, rating 6.62)
Teammates at Minerva Punjab
Samir Zeljković currently plays alongside Princeton Rebello, Muhammed Uvais, Vishal Yadav, Muhammad Suhail, Ninthoinganba Meetei, Manglenthang Kipgen, Arshdeep Singh, Shami Singamayum, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Aryaman Bengani, Ranjeet Singh Pandre P, Leon Augustine, Muheet Shabbir, Vinit Rai, Pramveer Singh, Bijoy Varghese, Nongmeikapam Meitei, Sagolsem Bikash Singh, Pablo Santos, Ricky John Shabong, Samir Zeljković and Nikhil Prabhu at Minerva Punjab.