Jakov Puljic
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Jakov Puljic 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Jakov Puljic has appeared in 31 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 2,743 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. HNL attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 16 | 0.50 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 16 | 0.52 | 74 |
| Shots | 76 | 2.50 | 66 |
| Shots on target | 31 | 1.00 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Shot conversion | 21.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.52 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.26 | 49 |
| Shots off target | 26 | 0.85 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 19 | 0.62 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 28 | 0.90 | 32 |
| Chances created | 23 | 0.75 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.16 | 35 |
Jakov Puljic has taken 76 shots with 31 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 16 goals. That is a shot roughly every 36 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 66th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Jakov Puljic has 0 assists and 28 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 119 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 651 | 21.40 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 438 | 14.40 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 0.85 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 14 |
| Backward passes | 191 | 6.27 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 100 | 3.28 | 89 |
Jakov Puljic has completed 438 of 651 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 0.56 | 30 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.05 | 13 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 156 | 5.12 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 84 | 2.76 | 91 |
| Touches | 1033 | 33.90 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 347 | 11.39 | 26 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.30 | 26 |
| Fouls won | 39 | 1.28 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 27 | 0.89 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jakov Puljic completes 17 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 156 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 0.66 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.43 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.36 | 47 |
| Clearances | 31 | 1.02 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 62 | 2.03 | 18 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Jakov Puljic makes 20 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 137 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 45 | 1.48 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.23 | 65 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 11 | 0.36 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 6.43 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 84 | 2.76 | 48 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Jakov Puljic has committed 45 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.4 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly striker (27 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jakov Puljic previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 196 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Jakov Puljic
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Jakov Puljic has scored 16 goals across 31 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2743 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Jakov Puljic has attempted 76 shots with 31 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jakov Puljic has created 23 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 17 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (53% success rate). Jakov Puljic has contributed 28 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jakov Puljic has registered 20 tackles (13 won), 11 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 438 from 651 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Jakov Puljic has won 156 of 365 total duels.
Discipline
Jakov Puljic has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 45 fouls and winning 39.
About Jakov Puljic
Jakov Puljic is a 32-year-old forward playing for Rijeka in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Jakov Puljic is both-footed. Born on 4 August 1993.
Most recent appearance
Jakov Puljic's most recent match was away at Hajduk Split on January 19th. Rijeka lost 6-3. Jakov Puljic played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 4 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- January 19th6-3 lossatHajduk Split(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.83)
- November 9th0-2 lossvsVaraždin(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- December 2nd3-0 lossatRijeka(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- May 7th1-0 winvsOsijek(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.39)
- November 13th2-2 drawatSlaven Koprivnica(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.85)
Next fixture
Jakov Puljic and Rijeka are next in action on December 12th against Derry City in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rijeka vs Derry City match preview.
Teammates at Rijeka
Jakov Puljic currently plays alongside Tornike Morchiladze, Noel Bodetic, Roko Valincic, Ante Orec, Dominik Thaqi, Tiago Dantas, Ante Majstorovic, Dimitri Legbo, Ivan Cubelic, Justas Lasickas, Téo Barišić, Daniel Adu-Adjei, Jakov Puljic, Alfonso Barco, Niko Jankovic, Moreno Zivkovic, Dominik Dogan, Petar Raguz, Domagoj Ivan Maric, Branko Pavic, Toni Fruk, Matej Momcilovski, Ante Matej Juric, Merveil Ndockyt, Florent Shehu, Mladen Devetak, Gabriel Rukavina, Anel Husic, Aleksa Todorovic, Amer Gojak, David Nwolokor, Cherno Saho and Samuele Vignato at Rijeka.