Nikola Katić Stats
Club: FC Schalke 04 · Position: Defender · Born: 10 Oct 1996 (age 30) · Nationality: Croatia.
Next: 1899 Hoffenheim v FC Schalke 04 · Bundesliga · Sun 8 Nov, 18:30 GMT · 1899 Hoffenheim allow 12.9 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded) — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Nikola Katić (FC Schalke 04, defender) has 0 goals and 0 assists in 18 appearances in 2026/27 (1516 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Bundesliga: 1.97, higher than 59% of 80 defenders. Started 18 of 18. Next: 1899 Hoffenheim v FC Schalke 04, Sun 8 Nov, 18:30 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Nikola Katić has a TACTIX Impact of 3.7 per match across eight appearances in Bundesliga matches, the 76th percentile of 368 qualifying Bundesliga players.
Against defenders in the Bundesliga 2026/27, Nikola Katić stands out on 8.12 duels won per 90 (higher than 99%) and 1.83 interceptions per 90 (higher than 79%); the cohort is 80 players with 288+ minutes.
Katić had a tackle in 9 of 10 recent appearances with the stat recorded (all competitions).
Nikola Katić (FC Schalke 04) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3.5 per match across 18 appearances — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 31 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 18 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Nikola Katić is a defender at FC Schalke 04, with eight appearances and 687 minutes in the Bundesliga 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 3.7 per match across eight appearances in Bundesliga matches, the 76th percentile of 368 qualifying Bundesliga players. Nikola Katić has started 18 of 18 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 84 minutes. That is 95% of the Bundesliga minutes available to him (687 of 720 across eight club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 1.55 interceptions per 90 at home (581 minutes) against 1.16 away (935 minutes), all competitions 2026/27.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 80 Bundesliga defenders with 288+ minutes: 8.12 duels won per 90 — higher than 99% and 1.83 interceptions per 90 — higher than 79%. Nikola Katić recorded a tackle in 9 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Bundesliga 2026/27 (n = 80): Duels (elite, 99th percentile) and Defending (strong, 81st percentile). Lower on the radar: Dribbling (12th percentile) and Passing (26th percentile), against 80 Defenders, Bundesliga 2026/27 (n = 80).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 4.1, 2.5, 3.2, 2.6, 3.5 — broadly level, averaging 3.2 against a season figure of 3.5. Discipline: three yellow cards in 18 appearances in 2026/27, and 0.92 fouls per 90 in the Bundesliga. For Bosnia & Herzegovina this season: eight appearances in World Cup and UEFA Nations League — counted in the all-competitions totals, not in the club percentile. Next up: 1899 Hoffenheim v FC Schalke 04, Sun 8 Nov, 18:30 GMT (Bundesliga). 1899 Hoffenheim allow 12.9 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded).
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Bundesliga 2026/27 (n = 80): H. Kuruçay, J. Gyamerah and T. Becker (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · All Competitions
Started 18 of 18 appearances · 84 minutes per appearance · 95% of the Bundesliga minutes available (687 of 720).
Bundesliga only: 8 apps · 3.7 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Bundesliga Impact leaderboard.
Nikola Katić Stats per 90 · Bundesliga 2026/27, defender
| Stat | Nikola Katić | vs defenders |
|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.97 | higher than 59% |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.83 | higher than 79% |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.79 | higher than 71% |
| Duels wonper 90 | 8.12 | higher than 99% |
| Duel win rate | 59.6% | higher than 64% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.92 | fewer than 54% |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.13 | fewer than 61% |
| Passesper 90 | 38.65 | higher than 26% |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | higher than 24% |
Per 90 minutes over 687 minutes in Bundesliga 2026/27. Ranked against 80 Bundesliga defenders with 288+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle9 of 10
- 2+ tackles6 of 10
- 1+ foul committed6 of 10
- 1+ shot3 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-20 to 2026-10-31, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Shooting 2026/27
Nikola Katić has taken three shots worth 0.59 non-penalty xG in the Bundesliga in 2026/27 and scored zero non-penalty goals — −0.59 against what the chances were worth. Nikola Katić has set up two shots for teammates, worth 0.07 xA.
Shot data: Understat; TACTIX holds three shots for this player in 2026/27, over three matches, to 25 October. STALE: no new shot data for more than a week.
Profile Radar · Bundesliga 2026/27, defender
Nikola Katić · Defenders, Bundesliga 2026/27 (n = 80) median
| Axis | Nikola Katić | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.26on target 0.0% | 0.47 | 29th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 39th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.26 | 0.50 | 26th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 38.65accuracy 79.0% | 50.64 | 26th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.00success 0.0% | 0.28 | 12th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 8.12win rate 59.6% | 4.99 | 99th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 4.59 | 3.81 | 81st |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.05 | 1.08 | 46th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 687 minutes in Bundesliga 2026/27. Cohort: 80 players with 288+ minutes — an early-season floor; it rises to 450 as the season goes on, so early cohorts are small.
For Bosnia & Herzegovina · national team · 2026/27
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 |
International appearances are counted in the all-competitions totals above. The league percentile and the radar are club-only.
Where That Sits in the Bundesliga
3.7 per match — 76th percentile of 368 qualifying Bundesliga players (2+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | FC Schalke 04 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3.32 | 0.54 | 3.4 |
| 2026/27 | Bosnia & Herzegovina national team | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3.60 | 0.13 | 3.5 |
| 2025/26 | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 2.83 | 0.33 | 3.7 |
| 2024/25 | FC Zurich | 21 | 2 | 2 | 3.06 | 0.44 | 3.9 |
| 2024/25 | Plymouth | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2.81 | 0.06 | 3.5 |
| 2024/25 | Bosnia & Herzegovina national team | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.18 | 0.55 | 3.8 |
| 2023/24 | FC Zurich | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.80 | 0.20 | 2.7 |
| 2022/23 | FC Zurich | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.11 | 0.00 | 2.8 |
| 2019/20 | Rangers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.50 | 0.50 | 2.1 |
| 2018/19 | Rangers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.8 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | v RB Leipzig | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 | 4.1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-28 | @ Dynamo Dresden | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.7 | 2.5 | ||
| 2026-10-24 | @ 1. FC Köln | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.4 | 3.2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-17 | v FSV Mainz 05 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 | 2.6 | Match → |
| 2026-10-11 | @ SC Freiburg | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 3.5 | Match → |
| 2026-10-05 | Bosnia & Herzegovina v Poland | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 | 1.2 | |
| 2026-10-02 | Bosnia & Herzegovina v Sweden | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 | 4.4 | |
| 2026-09-28 | Romania v Bosnia & Herzegovina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 | 3.1 | |
| 2026-09-25 | Poland v Bosnia & Herzegovina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 | 6 | |
| 2026-09-20 | v SV Elversberg | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 | 6.6 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026/27 · all competitions: Tackles 2.17 at home (581 min), 2.12 away (935 min); Interceptions 1.55 at home (581 min), 1.16 away (935 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Nikola Katić’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Nikola Katić average per 90?
- Nikola Katić averages 1.97 tackles per 90 minutes in Bundesliga 2026/27 (687 minutes) — higher than 59% of 80 Bundesliga defenders with 288+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Nikola Katić have this season?
- This season Nikola Katić has 0 goals and 0 assists in 18 appearances (1516 minutes played).
- Does Nikola Katić start every game?
- Nikola Katić started 18 of 18 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 84 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Nikola Katić get booked?
- Nikola Katić was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 0 red this season.
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