Nikola Markovic
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Nikola Markovic 2026 season stats
As a right back, Nikola Markovic has appeared in 11 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 311 minutes at an average rating of 5.36. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.29 | 91 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.20 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.58 | 93 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.58 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 96 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.29 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Nikola Markovic has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 78 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nikola Markovic has 1 assist and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 311 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 115 | 33.30 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 82 | 23.70 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 2.03 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.58 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 8 | 2.32 | 8 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 8.39 | 90 |
Nikola Markovic has completed 82 of 115 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.87 | 89 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.74 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 38 | 11.00 | 100 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 5.21 | 100 |
| Touches | 226 | 65.40 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 61 | 17.65 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 2.32 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.16 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 2.60 | 99 |
Nikola Markovic completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.89 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.74 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 2.03 | 95 |
| Clearances | 20 | 5.79 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 5.50 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Nikola Markovic makes 10 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 3.47 | 100 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.29 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 5.79 | 99 |
| 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 |
Nikola Markovic has committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (1 appearance), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nikola Markovic previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Nikola Markovic
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Nikola Markovic has scored 1 assist across 11 appearances (2 starts), totalling 311 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Nikola Markovic has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nikola Markovic has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Nikola Markovic has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nikola Markovic has registered 10 tackles (6 won), 7 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 82 from 115 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Nikola Markovic has won 38 of 67 total duels.
Discipline
Nikola Markovic has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 8.
About Nikola Markovic
Nikola Markovic is a 21-year-old defender playing for DC United in the Major League Soccer, representing Serbia. Nikola Markovic is -footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 22 July 2004.
Most recent appearance
Nikola Markovic's most recent match was away at CF Montréal on August 13th. DC United drew 4-4. Nikola Markovic played 23 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.15.
Recent matches
- August 13th4-4 drawvsCF Montréal(23 mins, rating 6.15)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(12 mins, rating 6.16)
- March 28th1-3 lossvsChicago Fire(90 mins, rating 5.99)
- June 26th2-2 drawatNashville SC(13 mins, rating 6.27)
- May 6th0-2 winatNew York City(30 mins, rating 6.78)
Next fixture
Nikola Markovic and DC United are next in action on January 1st against Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at DC United
Nikola Markovic currently plays alongside Hosei Kijima, Andre Dozzell, Keisuke Kurokawa, Gabriel Segal, Caden Clark, Oscar Avilez, Gavin Turner, Silvan Hefti, Jared Stroud, Peglow, Alex Bono, Conner Antley, Brandon Servania, Sean Johnson, Jackson Hopkins, Lucas Bartlett, Garrison Tubbs, Nikola Markovic, Kye Rowles, Nathan Ordaz, Jacob Murrell, Matti Peltola, Tai Baribo, Louis Munteanu and Sean Nealis at DC United.