Jakov Puljic stats
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J. Puljic
RijekaForward
J. Puljic vs Dinamo Zagreb
3 games playedJakov Puljic's next match is on Tue 27 Oct at 17:00 against Dinamo Zagreb. See how Jakov Puljic did in earlier matches against Dinamo Zagreb.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 27, 2025 |
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Tue 27 Oct 17:00Tue 17:00Before the next match
Dinamo Zagreb v Rijeka, Tue 27 OctWhat Dinamo Zagreb allow strikers
Position stats16 appearances at ST against Dinamo Zagreb in their last 20 matches; league average from the 1. HNL.
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Odds OutliersJakov Puljic 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, Jakov Puljic has appeared in 6 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 246 minutes at an average rating of 5.55. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL attackers.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. HNL | 6 | 246 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.55 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.41 |
| Total | 10 | 398 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5.89 |
Attacking stats
Jakov Puljic has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 35 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.1 expected goals (xG), 1.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Jakov Puljic has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. Jakov Puljic has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Jakov Puljic has completed 40 of 59 passes at 68% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Jakov Puljic completes 0 dribbles and wins 8 duels .
Defending stats
Jakov Puljic makes 1 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 246 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Jakov Puljic has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly striker (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Rijeka squad
Y. Kabadayi
22 yrs#7
M. Mohebi
27 yrs#9G. Grulovic
16 yrs#15
D. Adu-Adjei
21 yrs#18J. Puljic33 yrs#21
A. Matej Juric23 yrs#77
N. Jankovic25 yrs#4
A. Barco
24 yrs#5
B. Pavic19 yrs#6
I. Cubelic23 yrs#8
T. Fruk25 yrs#10
A. Gojak
29 yrs#14
S. Vignato
22 yrs#19
T. Dantas
25 yrs#26
F. Shehu
24 yrs
29 yrs
27 yrs
25 yrs
28 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HNL | 31 | 2,743 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 20 | 7.03 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 196 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.81 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Jakov Puljic
1. HNL 2026/2027 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Jakov Puljic has scored 1 goal across 6 appearances (2 starts), totalling 246 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jakov Puljic has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.13 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jakov Puljic has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Jakov Puljic has contributed 3 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jakov Puljic has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 3 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 40 from 59 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Jakov Puljic has won 8 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Jakov Puljic has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Jakov Puljic
Jakov Puljic is a 33-year-old forward playing for Rijeka in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Jakov Puljic is both-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 4 August 1993.
Most recent appearance
Jakov Puljic's most recent match was away at Rudeš on June 29th. Rijeka won 1-2. Jakov Puljic played 63 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- June 29th1-2 winatRudeš(63 mins, rating 6.43)
- October 21st4-1 lossatSlaven Koprivnica(28 mins, rating 6.73)
- March 12th3-0 winvsHajduk Split(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 19th1-1 drawatLokomotiva Zagreb(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 31st4-1 winvsOsijek(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Jakov Puljic and Rijeka are next in action on October 2nd against Dinamo Zagreb in the 1. HNL. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rijeka vs Dinamo Zagreb match preview.
Teammates at Rijeka
Jakov Puljic currently plays alongside Mladen Devetak, Tiago Dantas, Amer Gojak, Justas Lasickas, Ante Majstorovic, Samuele Vignato, Mohammad Mohebi, Téo Barišić, Alfonso Barco, Domagoj Ivan Maric, Ante Matej Juric, Goran Grulovic, Jakov Puljic, Toni Fruk, Junior Ligue, Florent Shehu, Anel Husic, Noel Bodetic, Igor Vekic, Branko Pavic, Daniel Adu-Adjei, Moreno Zivkovic, David Nwolokor, Roko Valincic, Aleksa Todorovic, Ante Orec, Niko Jankovic, Ivan Cubelic and Yusuf Kabadayi at Rijeka.