Jaka Bijol
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Match-by-match stats
Jaka Bijol 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Jaka Bijol has appeared in 25 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,891 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 25 | 1,891 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 6.91 |
 FA Cup | 5 | 436 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7.29 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.51 |
| Total | 31 | 2,447 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 33 | 6.99 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.70 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 58 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.24 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.19 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 80 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.30 | 34 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.29 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.14 | 67 |
Jaka Bijol has taken 15 shots with 6 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jaka Bijol has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 315 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1010 | 48.10 | 62 |
| Accurate passes | 857 | 40.80 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 68 | 3.24 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 89 | 4.24 | 40 |
| Passes (final third) | 117 | 5.57 | 61 |
Jaka Bijol has completed 857 of 1010 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 62nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.10 | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.14 | 13 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 104 | 4.95 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 66 | 3.14 | 83 |
| Touches | 1319 | 62.80 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 167 | 7.95 | 26 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.29 | 21 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.48 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.38 | 25 |
Jaka Bijol completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 104 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.24 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.67 | 16 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.14 | 58 |
| Clearances | 160 | 7.62 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 63 | 3.00 | 23 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 12 | 0.57 | 88 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Jaka Bijol makes 26 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 160 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.90 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.19 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.75 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 1.38 | 34 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jaka Bijol has committed 19 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly center back (18 appearances), also at left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jaka Bijol previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.80 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 34 | 2,965 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 43 | 6.98 |
 UEFA Nations League | 8 | 750 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.11 |
 Coppa Italia | 3 | 225 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 10 | 846 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 7.30 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1.76 |
 European Championship | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 24 | 2,083 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 7.12 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 32 | 2,732 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 39 | 7.19 |
| UEFA Nations League | 6 | 474 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.95 |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 9 | 646 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7.09 |
About Jaka Bijol
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Jaka Bijol has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 25 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1891 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jaka Bijol has attempted 15 shots with 6 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jaka Bijol has created 6 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Jaka Bijol has contributed 7 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jaka Bijol has registered 26 tackles (14 won), 24 interceptions, and 160 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 857 from 1010 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Jaka Bijol has won 104 of 189 total duels.
Discipline
Jaka Bijol has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 10.
About Jaka Bijol
Jaka Bijol is a 27-year-old defender playing for Leeds United in the Premier League, representing Slovenia. Jaka Bijol is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 5 February 1999.
Most recent appearance
Jaka Bijol's most recent match was away at Croatia on February 21st. Leeds United lost 2-1. Jaka Bijol played 64 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.74.
Recent matches
- February 21st2-1 lossatCroatia(64 mins, rating 6.74)
- August 12th1-1 drawvsCyprus(0 mins, rating 6.26)
- May 20th3-0 lossatWest Ham United(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.6)
- February 7th1-0 winvsBrighton & Hove Albion(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- March 31st1-1 drawatTottenham Hotspur(90 mins, rating 7.41)
Teammates at Leeds United
Jaka Bijol currently plays alongside Wilfried Gnonto, James Justin, Ao Tanaka, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Daniel James, Sean Longstaff, Ilia Gruev, Joe Gelhardt, Harry Wilson, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Brenden Aaronson, Joe Rodon, Lukas Nmecha, Joël Piroe, Charlie Crew, Maximilian Wöber, Tarik Muharemović, Mateo Joseph, Largie Ramazani, Ethan Ampadu, Lucas Perri, Alex Cairns, Noah Okafor, Jaka Bijol, Sam Byram, Anton Stach, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jayden Bogle and Jack Harrison at Leeds United.