Sven Lesjak
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Sven Lesjak 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Sven Lesjak has appeared in 11 1. HNL matches this season, totalling 729 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 86 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.12 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 11 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 20 |
Sven Lesjak has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 365 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 18th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sven Lesjak has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 729 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 328 | 40.50 | 41 |
| Accurate passes | 258 | 31.90 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 50 | 6.17 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 1.98 | 7 |
| Passes (final third) | 40 | 4.94 | 32 |
Sven Lesjak has completed 258 of 328 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 23 | 2.84 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.11 | 35 |
| Touches | 441 | 54.40 | 16 |
| Possession lost | 73 | 9.01 | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.74 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.12 | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sven Lesjak completes 0 dribbles and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.73 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.60 | 87 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.11 | 55 |
| Clearances | 52 | 6.42 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 2.96 | 23 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Sven Lesjak makes 14 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.74 | 16 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.12 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 0.86 | 5 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Sven Lesjak has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
1. HNLMainly left center back (4 appearances), also at right center back (2) and center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sven Lesjak previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Sven Lesjak
1. HNL 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. HNL, Sven Lesjak has scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (7 starts), totalling 729 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sven Lesjak has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sven Lesjak has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Sven Lesjak has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sven Lesjak has registered 14 tackles (13 won), 9 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 258 from 328 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Sven Lesjak has won 23 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Sven Lesjak has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 1.
About Sven Lesjak
Sven Lesjak is a 19-year-old defender playing for Varaždin in the 1. HNL, representing Croatia. Sven Lesjak is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 23 August 2006.
Most recent appearance
Sven Lesjak's most recent match was away at Istra 1961 on July 13th. Varaždin won 2-0. Sven Lesjak played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.61.
Recent matches
- July 13th2-0 winvsIstra 1961(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- November 9th0-2 winatVukovar(90 mins, rating 7.4)
- July 7th1-1 drawvsLokomotiva Zagreb(90 mins, rating 6.32)
- February 1st3-1 lossatHajduk Split(90 mins, rating 6.39)
- December 2nd2-1 lossatDinamo Zagreb(82 mins, rating 6.83)
Next fixture
Sven Lesjak and Varaždin are next in action on December 31st against Jablonec in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Varaždin vs Jablonec match preview.
Teammates at Varaždin
Sven Lesjak currently plays alongside Roko Domjanic, Luka Skaricic, Petar Bockaj, Iuri Tavares, Emmanuel Uchegbu, Domagoj Begonja, Frane Maglica, David Puclin, Luka Mamic, Aleksa Latkovic, Sven Lesjak, Ivan Mamut, Tomislav Duvnjak, Stipe Juric, Mate Antunovic, Elvir Durakovic, Roberto Puncec, Josip Silic, Novak Tepsic, Mateo Barac, Luka Posinkovic, Mario Marina, Oliver Zelenika, Mario Mladenovski, Tajio James, Ivan Posavec, Ivan Canjuga, Silvio Ilinkovic, Matej Vuk, Gregor Sikosek and Atdhe Mazari at Varaždin.